New ZealandCentrepoint children living with effects - studyA study of 29 children who lived in Auckland's controversial Centrepoint Community has found continuing effects on their adult lives.27 May 04:01 AM
New ZealandGirl renamed herself 'Mrs Ugly' after repeated abuseDetails of a young girl's ordeal and that of two others were revealed during the sentencing of their attacker, Keith Stewart Luke.27 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandPM urges police to investigate IPCA concernsJohn Key says it is critically important police address the child abuse investigation concerns raised in an Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) report today.18 May 05:34 AM
New ZealandWatchdog slams police over child abuse casesA damning report into police handling of child abuse cases shows at least one district prioritised traffic fines over abuse investigations.18 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandSummary of Recommendations to police: Police Governance and Crime Recording18 May 12:06 AM
New Zealand'We treat our babies like dogs'Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says children are being treated like dogs, as figures show serious cases of abuse against babies have leapt by two-thirds in just two years.15 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandBring the cane back in schoolsHalf of New Zealanders support the reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools, according to a national survey of 1000 people.14 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSting nets child porn gatekeeperThe target had no idea what was about to burst in on him. He was on his computer, which held thousands of child sex files.30 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandSalvation Army called to apologise for historic abuse casesPeople who were abused in Salvation Army homes as long as 70 years ago say they're still waiting for a public apology.30 Apr 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelmed' woman sentenced for killing childSleep deprived, pregnant and 'overwhelmed' by caring for three young children, Sasha Pene begged a social worker for help.23 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandMan who left baby while in a strip club finedA man has admitted leaving his 18-month-old boy unattended in a car while he went into a strip club.18 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandVictim wants church to take responsibility for abuseA man haunted by childhood memories of sexual abuse at a Catholic orphanage just wants someone to acknowledge there was wrongdoing.09 Apr 02:10 AM
Opinion<i>Peter Lyons:</i> Petty gossip? Church hierarchy is out of touchPeter Lyons, a teacher at St Peter's College, writes that abuse scandals are a legacy of centuries of intolerance of critical self-analysis.08 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictim group: Abuse inquiry won't helpAbuse support groups say the investigations into the Catholic clergy abuse allegations are in the best interests of the church, not the victims.08 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandChurch scandal: Paedophile monks releasedTwo monks jailed in NZ's most notorious Catholic sexual abuse scandal have been released on parole after serving less than half their sentences.06 Apr 10:52 PM
