Health practitioner loses licence after sharing images of child abuse

NZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesFriday 12 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal

Photo: NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

A female health practitioner has had her licence cancelled by a tribunal. The woman shared images of children being abused online and discussed a desire to have her own child to be abused. She has requested further anonymity to pursue a new career.

How they headlined it

First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 12 Sep 2025, 6:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 58 minutes
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Female health worker loses medical licence after sharing images of children being abused (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Health worker lost licence after sharing child abuse images (opens in new tab)