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
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
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 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
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 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 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 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
