New ZealandTop Auckland school responds to revelations former music teacher had sex with studentThe Epsom college has criticised the Teaching Council in an email to parents today.23 Sep 01:33 AM
WorldHundreds arrested in child abuse investigation in MalaysiaPolice said they had arrested 355 people and rescued more than 400 children.22 Sep 04:25 AM
Crime'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregiversFour children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.18 Sep 05:00 AM
PoliticsPM urges people to come forward over historical child sex abuse claims against former Nat ministerPolice were reportedly investigating claims at the time of the former minister's death.15 Sep 04:47 AM
New ZealandPM Christopher Luxon addresses Aussie Malcolm accusationsPM Christopher Luxon addresses revelations that former National Party minister Aussie Malcolm has been accused of historical child sex abuse.Watch15 Sep 04:42 AM
New ZealandOld photos and videos help convict 'sick and twisted' child rapistWoman abused as little girl confronts abuser in court.15 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandWaikato electrician's descent into child exploitationAuthorities identified one of Daniel Raynes' victims as a 10-year-old girl in America.08 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton child homicide: Boy allegedly attacked with hammer as he sleptThe boy died from his injuries and two other victims were seriously hurt.03 Sep 07:42 AM
World'Room full of horrors': Childcare rapist unseen for years in ‘broken’ systemBrisbane childcare worker pleads guilty to more than 300 child sex offences.02 Sep 06:08 AM
WorldNSW MP Rory Amon to quit seat after child-sex chargesAmon has been hit with a string of sexual abuse charges involving children.30 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church scandal: New charges laid as two more victims come forwardThe man now faces 18 charges in relation to five alleged victims.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWho is Pavel Durov, the Russian-born Telegram founder arrested in France?Durov, who founded Telegram with his brother, claims to have fathered 100 children.26 Aug 11:00 PM
Crime'Can't think of a worse crime': Adoptive mum confronts woman who caused infant's severe brain damageThis month's hearing marked the second time Shana Tooman has been sentenced.26 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandNZ's 'most serious' child porn bust: Man with 800 hours of material jailed'This is so, so, serious ... It just strikes at the values of a civil society.'23 Aug 08:05 AM
New ZealandTears as jury finds teen stepmum killed toddler Harlee-RoseThe Crown said Jessica Mulford was resentful about caring for 2-year-old Harlee-Rose.23 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandFormer cops, prosecutor due in court as police investigate Alan Hall miscarriage of justicePolice investigating wrongful conviction of Alan Hall summons three people to court.23 Aug 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Horrific mistake': Female teacher caught kissing a young girlA friendship between Erin Jarmey and the child turned into an inappropriate relationship.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDefence say dad's 'magic carpet ride' caused Waikato toddler's fatal injuriesBut, the Crown says it was Harlee-Rose's stepmum who snapped and killed the 2-year-old.22 Aug 04:11 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for violence against toddler who suffered injuries 'worse than some fatalities''It’s pure luck and good fortune that (she) was able to survive the multiple attacks'.21 Aug 02:38 AM
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
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
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
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
