New ZealandChildren smell smoke, raise alarm as bus bursts into flames on school runLocal fire chief rushed to blazing bus to check no one was trapped on board. 13 Feb 12:41 AM
WorldUK nursery worker jailed for 18 years for 'wicked' serial child sex abuseVincent Chan abused girls aged 3 and 4 during naptime at a London nursery.13 Feb 12:10 AM
WorldTwo babies found dead in French family's freezer, mother arrestedFrench prosecutors have opened a murder inquiry that carries a life sentence.12 Feb 11:40 PM
New Zealand'Has to stop': Chhour moves to break silos after 'invisible child' Malachi's death12 Feb 08:53 PM
New Zealand'I’m just so grateful': Mother's relief as baby survives 'scary' meningitis ordeal12 Feb 08:02 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: 8 horrific child deaths since 2006 – why won't MPs act?11 Feb 11:46 PM
New ZealandMinister refuses to alter safety rules for corded blinds despite toddler's death11 Feb 11:11 PM
WorldGirl, 12, fighting for life after Canada's worst school shooting in decadesThe 'gunperson' killed eight people and injured 25 before dying at the scene.11 Feb 08:51 PM
WorldLondon school stabbings suspect arrested at mosqueTelegraph: The 13-year-old suspect is accused of stabbing two pupils at his former school.11 Feb 08:44 PM
CompaniesInstagram CEO denies addiction claims in landmark US trialAdam Mosseri told jurors Instagram users are not 'clinically' addicted to social media.11 Feb 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEducationSpecialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it openThe Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCause of school bus fire in Northland revealedNineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire on Monday afternoon.11 Feb 01:42 AM
CompaniesYouTube rejects addiction claims in landmark social media trialThe case centres on claims YouTube and Meta hooked a girl from age 6.10 Feb 09:09 PM
WorldCounter-terror police lead probe after double stabbing at London schoolA 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.10 Feb 09:05 PM
WorldBritish boy attacked elderly women before murdering 12-year-oldThe teen had attacked three women, aged 72 to 82, in the days before the murder.10 Feb 08:46 PM
New ZealandCause of school bus blaze in Mangawhai still unknownNineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire yesterday afternoon. 10 Feb 01:20 AM
New Zealand‘Grave concerns’ for missing woman not seen for six monthsHer last digital activity was on August 15 and she has not contacted her children.10 Feb 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow Lord of the Flies assembled one of TV’s most impressive young castsTelegraph: The superb cast is made up of unknown child actors.09 Feb 10:38 PM
CompaniesMeta, Google face jury in landmark US addiction trialThe case centres on claims a woman, now 20, was addicted from childhood.09 Feb 10:22 PM
New ZealandDirt bike dangers raised as 3yo suffers facial injuries after father crashes in NorthlandThe boy’s father, 22, now faces child welfare and driving charges.09 Feb 07:34 AM
New Zealand'Daddy was hurting Mummy': Children witness man punch heavily pregnant partner's stomachHe then threatened to kill the woman and their children before police arrived. 09 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Girl says main door wouldn't open as students fled school bus blazeNineteen students and the bus driver escaped the fire safely.09 Feb 04:47 AM
New Zealand'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staffMinistry data show 82% of unqualified ECE staff are younger than 50.09 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandAuckland pupil treated in Starship hospital after being struck by car on way to school The Whangaparāoa College pupil was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.09 Feb 01:01 AM
EntertainmentBrooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz reportedly planning to adopt a childA source said the couple want to 'offer a disadvantaged baby the best possible life'.09 Feb 12:10 AM
Christchurch'Beautiful, clever beyond words': Family starts scholarship in memory of son run over on rural roadThe schoolboy died at the scene despite efforts by emergency crews.08 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandPriest abused boys in NZ nearly 20 years ago, but church sent him overseas without notifying policeThe Teaching Council has worked with police on the case since early 2025.08 Feb 08:52 PM
EntertainmentSir David Beckham's quiet nod to estranged son as family rift deepensBeckham shared boots embroidered with his four children's names.08 Feb 04:49 AM
WorldAustralian 5yo’s family demand justice after drowning death in FijiSchoolgirl Lilly Wal was swept away at Biausevu Waterfall near Sigatoka.07 Feb 05:08 AM
EntertainmentTimothy Busfield indicted by grand juryThe 68-year-old actor is accused of unlawful sexual conduct with 11-year-old twin boys.07 Feb 02:36 AM