Crime'I could see a very terrified girl': Friend’s mother recalls night child fled from caregiversThe Oranga Tamariki caregivers are facing 35 violence and cruelty charges.25 Sep 07:00 AM
LifestyleMum pulls son from school after cheese snack sparks rowRachael Elizabeth said new school rules banned her son’s cheese and crackers.21 Sep 07:44 PM
New Zealand'Humbling': Mum and daughter travel to Cambodia to meet sponsor childThe Hastings pair travelled to Chi Kreng to meet 12-year-old Sue in Cambodia.18 Sep 06:00 PM
Crime'If you ran, you were hit harder': Jury hears child abuse claims against Oranga Tamariki caregivers16 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Not their responsibility': Will Tom Phillips' children be asked to reveal dad's accomplices?14 Sep 09:24 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Rat’s worst nightmare! These kids are making the capital safe for kiwiWatch14 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Everyone’s lost out': Marokopa responds as Tom Phillips saga turns to tragedy12 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionUnder pressure: Early childhood services warn millions needed to keep doors openUK has pledged £500m for family hubs; Barnardos wants NZ to follow suit.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: It's a long and shameful list – NZ needs to do betterOPINION: Big changes are needed to better protect vulnerable children in their own homes.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Is it even Fashion Week without hobby horses?Learn to hobby horse! Reporter Annie is checking out Karen Walker’s much anticipated return to NZ Fashion Week, where hobby horse superstar Ada Filppa is taking the reins.Watch10 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeBREAKING: Child Psychologist talks about effects this will have on Tom Phillips' childrenBREAKING: Child Psychologist talks about effects this will have on Tom Phillips' children. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Sep 11:42 PM
New ZealandSportsman broke baby's ribs by squeezing him in 'pure frustration', court hearsA sportsman broke a baby’s ribs in frustration, a Dunedin court heard.05 Sep 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Speak up': Police urge public help in child abuse crisisA 6-month-old died in July after being found critically injured at a Foxton Beach house.04 Sep 02:08 AM
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 ZealandCoroner: Agencies 'failed to protect' baby boy murdered by meth-addicted dadCoroner finds a 'suite' of agency failures - police and OT accept making errors.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMissing Marokopa kids face challenges rejoining society: Psychologist Tom Phillips and a child were allegedly caught on CCTV breaking into Piopio Superette.29 Aug 07:08 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Kids in Ōtara are learning classical music for free!Reporter Madison is at a rehearsal with Sistema Aotearoa, an organisation making classical music accessible to everyone by giving kids free violin and cello lessons. Video / KKNWatch27 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSportsman trial: Radiologist describes sound of infant’s 13 rib fracturesThe defence suggests medical issues, denying the defendant harmed the infant.25 Aug 01:04 AM
WorldRFK jnr and paediatricians clash over Covid shots for kidsUS medical association urges parents to vaccinate children aged 6 months to 23 months.20 Aug 02:29 AM
New Zealand'I love that baby': Friends, neighbours, family defend prominent sportsman in Dunedin infant injury trialThe defence suggests a bone-density disorder could explain the fractures.20 Aug 01:59 AM
WorldOfficials sentenced in deadly orphanage fireA court sentenced six officials for the 2017 orphanage fire.12 Aug 10:57 PM
New ZealandJudge's heartfelt letter to teen in custody battle: Maybe I'll watch you play for the Warriors one dayThe judge wrote to 14-year-old boy after hearing an appeal of an interim parenting order.12 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Bluey and Bingo are taking over Bunnings!Reporter Billie is hanging out with her besties Bluey and Bingo, who are visiting Bunnings all over New Zealand for DIY workshops. But she has to find them first! Video / KKNWatch10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mum's relatable parenting moment goes viralRebecca Foster initially refused to share her ice cream with her son after he just ate his ownWatch08 Aug 10:48 PM
WorldChinese exchange student, 13, charged with murder in New South Wales stabbingThe exchange student has been charged over the death of another young exchange student.05 Aug 08:46 PM
WorldSummer camp poisoning: Former vet faces ill-treatment chargesBritish police have charged Jonathan Ruben, 76, with ill-treatment of three children.02 Aug 04:15 AM
WorldFlorida family accused of abusing 9 children, face $837k bondThey are accused of cruelty and harsh punishment towards 7- to 16-year-olds in their care.28 Jul 11:16 PM
New ZealandKea Kids News: Which one of these kids is NZ’s next billionaire?Reporter Zoe is at the Kids Only Market, where budding entrepreneurs are making cool things and selling their gently used items to make some serious bucks. Video / KKNWatch28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman adopts ex-partner’s baby to save her from meth exposure, non-accidental injury'I know mummy will make sure you see all your family,' says judge. 28 Jul 07:00 AM
Auckland'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failingsAn almost identical case occurred two months after Malachi's death, the doctor said. 16 Jul 05:15 AM