NNew Zealand Read More Hawke’s Bay man Jahvis Taiaroa jailed, put on child sex offender register for rape of 14yo girlFebruary 26, 2026 When confronted about his behaviour, he said he could not remember what he had done. He later pleaded…
HHeadlines Read More Medical abuse trial: Nelson court told child seen eating off floor despite mother’s ‘cannot eat’ claimFebruary 25, 2026 The mother, whose name has been suppressed to protect the child’s identity, has pleaded not guilty to four…
NNew Zealand Read More Christchurch child hit by car scootering to school: Neighbour uses jack to free trapped childFebruary 24, 2026 With the child pinned beneath the car and bystanders calling out, Khan ran to his vehicle to retrieve…
HHeadlines Read More Child sex offender Christopher Cooke avoids extended supervision orderFebruary 23, 2026 Today, Judge Quentin Hix declined an application from the Department of Corrections for a five-year extended supervision order…
HHeadlines Read More Nelson trial: Mother allegedly upset when told of ‘round-the-clock’ observer in hospital roomFebruary 23, 2026 The allegations arose from medical interventions required for the child’s assisted feeding, and treatment for complex intestinal failure.…
HHeadlines Read More Nelson court hears of unexplained infant illness in case of alleged medical child abuseFebruary 19, 2026 Marie Dyhrberg, KC, is leading the defence in a trial in the High Court at Nelson in which…
SSports Read More All Black Beauden Barrett and wife Hannah welcome third babyFebruary 18, 2026 Barrett has also shared several other photos from the big day, including photos of their daughters meeting their…
NNew Zealand Read More Mother on trial in Nelson court over alleged ‘medical child abuse’February 17, 2026 The woman, who has name suppression to protect the identity of the child, was charged in April 2023.…
NNew Zealand Read More Police investigation after child hit by vehicle on Matakana Valley Rd, MatakanaFebruary 16, 2026 Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now SaveShare…
SSports Read More Black Caps: Lockie Ferguson to miss final T20 World Cup group match ahead of birth of first childFebruary 15, 2026 “It’s an incredibly exciting time for Lockie and Emma and we’re pleased that he’ll be at home for…
NNew Zealand Read More Karen Chhour breaks silence, promises end to siloed agencies after Malachi Subecz deathFebruary 13, 2026 “Agencies are siloing and this poor boy had so many touch points at his time of death. Different…
NNew Zealand Read More Malachi Subecz murder: Why top doctor Patrick Kelly fears child abuse deaths will continueFebruary 13, 2026 “We have a case like this where a child dies or comes to serious harm, it happens to…