Retired Teacher on Trial for Child Abuse Allegations | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 6, 2026 · 1m

A retired teacher stands trial for historic abuse charges, denying all allegations while offering a bizarre defense centered on his admiration of children’s innocence and beauty. During police interviews, he claimed he finds kids attractive—not sexually—but likened it to appreciating a “lovely face,” even comparing it to admiring female athletes and golfers. He accused one complainant of fabricating claims for money, dismissed the other’s report as inexplicable, and insisted he never acted on any inappropriate urges. He admitted to photo sessions—including one with the boy partially…