New ZealandHigh-profile sportsman trial: Radiologist says infant rib fractures not definitive of abuseDefence has claimed the infant's injuries could be due to bone fragility or deficiencies.03 Sep 01:57 AM
New ZealandParents' anger as sex offending Akl teacher travels abroad while young victim awaits closureShe admitted to sending nude photos to a boy under 12.06 Aug 01:09 AM
PremiumNew ZealandBaby in bus case: Community blindsided by incident involving well-known familyThe defendant was bright and engaging as a child and positive things were expected of her.04 Aug 05:15 AM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury28 Jul 07:00 AM
Auckland'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son 14 Jul 02:41 AM
PremiumWorldHow Peter Mutabazi turned a childhood of hardship into hope for foster kids17 Jun 06:00 PM
World'Discarded': Mass grave excavation uncovers Ireland's dark history of child burialsA 2021 report found 9000 children died in Ireland's mother-and-baby homes.15 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandNZ teen starves to death alone in emergency accommodation Vanessa, a 17-year-old with anorexia, died in a motel in January 2023.11 Jun 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages onRobyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.10 Jun 08:29 AM
WorldUK teens face two-hour cap on social mediaTeens could be blocked from social media after 10pm and during school.08 Jun 10:22 PM
New ZealandImmigration NZ alerted to child smuggling, families adopting more than 10 kids Reports and warnings to ministers show concerns about motives of some adoptive parents.08 Jun 09:03 PM
New ZealandHow 'shameful' violence led to Ashton's death, yet no one was charged with causing itAshton’s mother and partner were convicted of neglect, not causing his death.02 Jun 08:08 PM
Kahu'Silence by Māori': Shane Jones calls out Ngāpuhi leaders after child's deathA hikoi down Kaikohe’s main street is planned for today at 10am to pay tribute to Catalya01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandChildren as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slavesSocial worker who has helped teens who escaped slavery fears others are in danger.18 May 09:44 PM
SportFamily's emotional plea after Olympic cyclist sentenced over wife's deathMelissa Hoskins’ family aim to ‘move on’ for the children’s sake.14 May 05:17 AM
New Zealand'Real barriers': Surging benefit sanctions raise concernsSanctions for missed MSD appointments rose to 9042 in March 2025.05 May 07:42 PM
PoliticsAbuse in Care: 52 Lake Alice survivors opt for rapid paymentGovt says 120 people as of April 24 have so far been deemed eligible for payment.01 May 12:53 AM
New Zealand‘Treated like a dog’: 13-year-old girl trafficked and enslaved in NZShe had 35 injuries, was underweight, with poor hygiene and head lice.13 Apr 07:46 PM
KahuAbuse survivor: Why 'By Māori For Māori' isn't always the answerEugene Ryder on why the right person for the job doesn't always share your whakapapa. 08 Apr 10:08 PM
New Zealand‘I knew there was more to life’: Save Our Babies founder on escaping 25 years of abuseKahira-Rata Olley is using her story to empower and heal others in a similar situation. 30 Mar 11:18 PM
PoliticsGovernment’s response to the Inquiry into abuse in state careChristopher Luxon and Erica Stanford detail the Government’s response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in state care. Video / NZ HeraldWatch11 Nov 04:32 AM
CrimeBig Macs, cigarettes, a getaway car: 13 youths make demands atop of justice facilityMore than a dozen youths climbed atop a youth justice facility in South Auckland last night and were demanding fast food, cigarettes and a getaway car.Watch21 Oct 05:31 PM
OpinionOpinion: If TAB ran odds, whānau and child poverty would be huge favouritesOPINION: Targets are neither the problem nor the solution, Rob Campbell writes.24 Sep 06:30 PM
New ZealandChild poverty statistics and Phillip Mehrtens released | Focus Morning Bulletin September 23, 2024New Zealand's child poverty targets set by the Labour government have not been met and Phillip Mehrtens has been reunited with his family after being held captive for 19.5 months.Watch22 Sep 07:23 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour-lane highway, social housing, key Budget hopes for Northland leadersBusiness prosperity and child wellbeing are key factors in Northland ahead of the Budget.28 May 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why are food rescues doing the $70m job of Government? - Angela CalverOPINION: Food rescues like KiwiHarvest offer a lifeline to communities.10 Apr 06:30 AM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandShare My Super founder donates $10m for child poverty - how others can helpBaby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.14 Dec 04:00 PM
