WorldPapal ally accused of 'ritual beatings'The child abuse scandal rocking the Catholic Church widened this week as a leading German bishop personally appointed by Pope Benedict was accused of beating and punching children at a church-run home.01 Apr 03:00 PM
New ZealandPoll finds smacking making comebackSmacking children may be creeping back into favour following Government assurances that police will not prosecute parents for "light smacks", according to a new survey.30 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny assault chargeThe son of a Destiny Church pastor has been charged with indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl, who was placed in the care of a churchgoer by an organisation run by his mother.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandNZ murder record among worstNew Zealand is one of the most violent countries in the developed world, according to a new independent report.27 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandToddler's accused attacker in courtA 27-year-old Tongan man made a brief appearance in North Shore District Court this morning accused of attacking a toddler.26 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandMan charged with assault after child hospitalisedPolice have charged a man with assault as a 2-year-old girl fights for her life in hospital.26 Mar 02:03 AM
LifestyleNot so crazy after allToday, a 19 year old Taupo man was jailed for throwing a three month old baby, who wouldn't stop crying, onto the floor, causing life-threatening head injuries.11 Mar 07:37 PM
New ZealandGrandmother saves baby from infanticide attemptA baby owes its life to its grandmother who intervened during her own daughter's attempt at infanticide.08 Mar 10:35 PM
New ZealandNavtej Singh killer raised in home of sex violenceThe adoptive parents of Anitelea Chan Kee - murderer of liquor store owner Navtej Singh - were jailed for horrific sexual and physical abuse of their niece.05 Mar 03:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Sterilisation idea not as far-fetched as first thought05 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAct MP would not support sterilisation billAct MP David Garrett says he would not support a bill on voluntary sterilisation, he just wanted to promote debate on the issue.03 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandMurder accused worried boy was sick, court toldA woman accused of murdering the toddler in her care told her cousin she thought he was sick the day he went to hospital, a court hears.03 Mar 10:41 PM
New ZealandPay abusive parents to be sterilised - Act MPAct MP David Garrett has suggested parents with a history of child abuse should be given a $5000 incentive to be sterilised.03 Mar 09:43 PM
New ZealandAbusive mums may be tracked through lifeA panel of experts has recommended an alert system for all abusive mothers so officials know when they have more children.02 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandMum accused of sex with son's teen friendAn Auckland mother has been accused of having a sexual affair with the best friend of her 14-year-old son after plying him with alcohol. 26 Feb 03:00 PM
