New Zealand'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddlerThe Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.20 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Used to it': Five young cousins speak out against sexual abuserThe man has now been jailed for 12 years and six months.17 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trialHe pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.15 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandA fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuriesA doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.14 Aug 10:21 AM
New ZealandPet rule changes could help people escape family harmVictims of family harm could benefit from changes to the Residential Tenancies Bill.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She snapped': Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing fatal injuriesThe injuries were so bad Harlee-Rose Niven's pancreas was split in two.12 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shot-putter Maddison-Lee Wesche defines Olympic spiritOPINION: 'The All Blacks looked and played like a group of individuals.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don't tell anyone': Lord of the Rings actor convicted of sexually violating girlAuckland man played Rohan prince Théodred in the trilogy.10 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeGore toddler's death staged to look like an accident, ex-detective saysThe former investigator believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death.08 Aug 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why do we accept the unacceptable?OPINION: A reader writes that people in power need to make changes.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFamilies are the most dangerous institution in New Zealand – Jarrod GilbertOPINION: More damage is done to children by these families than by the state.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Convicted child rapists should not be allowed to compete in the OlympicsOPINION: Countless infractions can lead to an Olympic ban, so why can a rapist compete?04 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's taken a toll on me': Church group boss resigns amid abuse inquiry falloutPresbyterian Support Otago CEO Jo O'Neill's final day in the role is next Friday.01 Aug 06:00 AM
Politics'Māori enough?': Act MP Karen Chhour breaks down over 'bullying behaviour' in ParliamentShe says the work environment feels unsafe for her.01 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Govt's gang conundrum - which victims should get abuse in care compo?OPINION: Either the Government pays compensation to everyone abused, or to no one.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily of killed toddler say Oranga Tamariki gave them $300 in an envelopeTrish Puna says by the time she found out where Casino was, she was dying in Starship.26 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse in care revelations: Law Society president on leave after complaints laidThe Law Society confirmed he had taken leave 'while any complaints are addressed'.26 Jul 10:24 AM
WorldOfficial Trailer | Gypsy Rose: Life After Lock Up | LifetimeGypsy Rose Blanchard was imprisoned in 2016 for conspiring to kill her abusive mother DeeDee Blanchard. In December 2023, she was released on parole. Video / LifetimeWatch26 Jul 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Extreme and disturbing': Men took pics of preschooler, shared with online predatorsJudge: 'The offending against a [relative] is the ultimate betrayal of trust.'26 Jul 06:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAbuse in Care: Survivor network says some victims overlooked, risks to children remain'Rapid access' to redress called for, survivor supporter says transparency is crucial.26 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandExclusive: Second complaint made against Law Society president over advice to churchThe Herald can reveal NZ Law Society president Frazer Burton is facing a second complaint.26 Jul 04:32 AM
New ZealandSecond complaint against New Zealand Law Society presidentThe Herald can reveal another complaint has been laid against the New Zealand Law Society president. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael MorrahWatch26 Jul 03:47 AM
New ZealandForced adoptions, starvation, beatings: Landmark report reveals horrors for unwed mumsThis is what happened to girls and women sent to unmarried mothers' homes.25 Jul 01:16 AM
New ZealandBillions likely for abuse survivors and a blow for SMEs | Focus Morning Bulletin July 25, 2024In today's headlines with Susie Nordqvist, compensation could run into the billions for abuse in care survivors and small businesses in biggest sales decline since Covid.Watch24 Jul 07:54 PM
New ZealandCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiryCommissioners of Abuse in Care Royal Commission reflect on the landmark inquiry.Watch24 Jul 06:40 AM
New Zealand‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmedThe 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.24 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care: Our national disgraceThe Abuse in Care report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Jul 03:59 AM
CrimeMum warned kids weren't safe around her, kills her infant, then gets name suppression'Not long before my anger becomes too much for the kids’ safety,' she warned in texts.24 Jul 02:09 AM
New Zealand'I slipped through the cracks': Parole Board repeatedly botches rape victim notificationParole Board apologises after sex offender released on parole without victim’s knowledge.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm sorry': Minister apologises to abuse survivors as OT funding shake-up loomsKaren Chhour apologised for what two young complainants had endured.23 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandYoung women call for Oranga Tamariki to be stripped of responsibilitiesMichael Morrah sits down with state abuse survivors, Karah Mackie and Trinity Green. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael MorrahWatch22 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand“They thought it was normal” Gang leaders reveal impact of state abuseMichael Morrah sits down with "Puks", the President of Black Power Auckland and Feke Taito, former King Cobra member. Video / Ben Dickens / Michael MorrahWatch21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRedress about more than just 'shut-up money': Gang boss on abuse in state careBlack Power leader 'Puks' says damaged whānau deserve more than just 'shut-up money'.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I'll never forgive you': Mum's powerful words to baby killer Michael ToppChristchurch man who abused, murdered his 3-month-old daughter jailed for life.15 Jul 11:48 PM