Crime'Singled out': Transgender paedophile says prison punished her for inmate relationshipsOfficials considered her a troublesome inmate. But it wasn't retribution, they insisted.12 May 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicole McKee: Three Strikes is this Government putting victims firstOPINION: Our message to anyone wanting to avoid a lengthy prison sentence is simple.12 May 05:00 PM
Crime'The evidence is stacked against me': What an accused baby murderer told policeHis biggest fear, Tipene Te Ahuru told a detective, was to become like his abusive father.08 May 05:19 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s worst murderers: The men too dangerous for paroleAnna Leask reveals the murderers who have never been granted parole.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSmothering, stomping, drowning: Toddler's hellish torture at hands of Huntly manBridjid Tamihana admitted 11 charges relating to the treatment of a 23-month-old girl.03 May 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Chaotic and terrifying' final weeks for Gisborne toddlerMan jailed eight years for killing partner's niece.02 May 05:00 PM
WorldAussie men commit hundreds of ‘predatory’ child abuse acts, some at a childcare centreThe man said: “I confused love care, trust and affection with abuse.”02 May 08:16 AM
WorldFather’s Day child killer launches fresh appeal amid new evidenceRobert Farquharson’s car plunged into a dam, killing his three children.02 May 03:50 AM
CrimeAuckland man revealed to young girl he wasn't her real father, then he slit her throatDetails of the macabre scene were revealed for the first time today.30 Apr 11:44 PM
CrimeHefty sentence for father who beat baby to death, but identity still kept secretThe infant victim and the man who killed her still cannot be named by court order.30 Apr 12:18 AM
CrimeBodies in suitcase: Mum's murder trial comes to halt at last minute, indefinitely delayedJury selection was scheduled to begin today.28 Apr 11:54 PM
New ZealandJehovah’s Witnesses fail in latest bid to be excluded from abuse inquiryThe commission is now due to make its final report by June 26.24 Apr 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, 3 adults still persons of interest'Three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest.'21 Apr 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDilworth abuse could have been stopped at 1978 meeting, old boy says'It set a precedent - that if you get caught, you were just allowed to leave.'21 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Minister for Children v Waitangi Tribunal - the players and the issuesOPINION: Crown Law has pulled out its big guns to challenge the Tribunal summons.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFBI investigates reports of sexual abuse in religious sectThe FBI is investigating a religious group that meet in a secretive house-church.18 Apr 08:48 PM
KahuMinister says services for at-risk children will improve after job cutsKaren Chhour says job cuts at OT won't compromise care.18 Apr 06:35 PM
WorldMother releases video of carer abusing her autistic sonA Denver mother has released a video of her autistic son being hit by a car on a school bus to raise awareness. Video / Rathod Mohamedbhai LLCWatch10 Apr 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Hell on earth': Christchurch park and street associated with abuse looking for name changeThe city council is working with survivors on suggested names.07 Apr 06:13 PM
New ZealandRetrial rejected: Man who beat girl, 2, to death claimed miscarriage of justice; appellate panel disagreesTyson Brown was convicted of murdering Arapera Fia, but he blamed her mother.04 Apr 02:31 AM
Crime'Bizarre and horrifying scene': Father bound 3yo in packing tape for an hour"Why don't you just let me kill you instead," he told the boy. "Let me have that joy."30 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Filtering out the porn; why classroom behaviour is getting worseOPINION: 'Our new Government has an opportunity to demonstrate compassion.'30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids chargedThe two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.28 Mar 02:24 AM
CrimeMan jailed after paying women in Asia to see their children dance nakedHe was caught with thousands of images and videos of child exploitation material.27 Mar 05:00 AM
Crime'Fear and Nightmares': Man in trusted position sexually abused young girlThe man manipulated sleeping arrangements to ensure he was always next to the child.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured armThe neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandFeilding daycare teacher punishment 'doesn't give the children justice'Fine for teacher who abused children in her care 'doesn't fit the crime': ex-colleague.25 Mar 11:49 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sad echoes of Baby Ru in 'horrific' Lower Hutt child abuse caseOnce again the adults involved have closed ranks.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson comes forward to police after two siblings found 'severely abused'Two children with severe injuries were hospitalised last week.24 Mar 11:44 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: SailGP event cancelled, scams and sympathy and our dreary national anthemOPINION: Next time, stick to Auckland for sailing events.24 Mar 04:00 PM
Lifestyle‘I will not feed a demon’: YouTuber abused her child with religious extremismRuby Franke sentenced to up to 30 years in prison after admitting to abusing her children.23 Mar 04:23 AM
New ZealandQuestions remain over Oranga Tamariki involvement with Lower Hutt familyOranga Tamariki will not say how long it has been involved with the family.22 Mar 11:17 PM
New ZealandChildren found with brain bleeds and broken bones: Family known to police and Oranga TamarikiThe older child had brain bleeds, lacerations to their internal organs and broken bones.22 Mar 03:15 AM
Crime'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on TwitterCrown: 'She will suffer this harm until the day she dies'.20 Mar 06:00 PM
