Police plea for information after entertainer named as alleged rapist, co-performer speaks out

He is facing 12 charges in relation to one alleged victim.

National Youth Theatre responds after entertainer and ex-worker charged with rape, grooming

The man's identity was revealed last night.

Auckland entertainer accused of raping, grooming underage girl named as actor/musician

He is charged with serious sexual offending against a minor.

Woman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase on bus denied bail

The 27-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with neglect.

Woman accused of putting toddler in closed suitcase appears in court

Police say the child was at risk of suffocation, heat exhaustion and trauma.

Auckland entertainer accused of raping and grooming underage girl breaks silence

He said he will take 'every step necessary' to clear his name.

Woman remanded in custody after baby's body found in wheelie bin

A newborn baby was discovered outside an address in Freemans Bay on July 1.

‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppression

The Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.

Serial Auckland sex offender's jail term cut

The prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.

Life coach arrested at airport allegedly hid 20kg of meth in tea bags

Customs said the drugs were in vacuum-sealed packets of green tea.

Life coach arrested at Auckland Airport, accused of smuggling 20kg of meth from Bali

The drugs were allegedly found in his checked luggage.

'I felt physically ill': Woman learns ex charged with domestic violence is on dating app

The woman wants alleged abusers to face bail conditions barring them from dating apps.

'The public have a right to know': Judge denies man with cache of child abuse files anonymity

'I must denounce your conduct in the strongest possible terms,' the judge told him.

Apprentice escapes conviction for driving into group in Ponsonby after attack

He had consumed cocaine and MDMA at a Ponsonby bar before the incident.

'They burned me': Auckland woman scarred after facial treatment at beauty clinic

'Our clinic has never experienced an incident of this nature,' the clinic director said.

Woman traumatised after alleged gang rape by men she met at Ponsonby bar, two charged

The men were granted bail and have a curfew from 7pm to 7am.

Man charged with murder over Mt Eden Corrections Facility death

'We will not stay silent,' a family member said.

Corrections apologise for delay in contacting dead inmate’s family after jail killing

"We should have followed this up much faster."

'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes public

The IPCA has reopened an inquiry into a complaint against the Christchurch detective.

Serial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court told

The prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.

'It will be the end of his career': Auckland musician who abused ex fights for anonymity

Some music industry members filed affidavits in support of the man.

How does your suburb compare for Auckland dog attacks amid spike in maulings?

Nearly 3000 attacks were recorded on animals and humans across Auckland last year.

New information emerges in investigation into entertainer accused of grooming, raping girl

Police are assessing the new information before determining their next steps.

Detective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainant

Queensland Police withdrew a job offer while they investigate the man's conduct.

Auckland actor and musician accused of raping and grooming underage girl

The man is in his 20s and met the girl at a drama group.

'Like a prison': Students in revolt at posh Auckland school, principal caught on secret recording

Students claim the school feels more like a 'prison' than a place of learning.

Top school shares private details of pupil who complained about now-disgraced teacher

The files included the girl's allegations and a copy of her 'safety plan'.

Media Insider: Shortland St's new Casualty; RNZ show's gender trouble; Polkinghorne in a book

Plus TVNZ's new Europe correspondent revealed.

New Zealand musician who assaulted girlfriend fights to keep name secret

He is also appealing the sentence.

Disgraced ex-Tipene Funerals worker’s bid for freedom denied

Fiona Bakulich will remain in prison ahead of her sentence appeal.

Teen charged with murdering US student Kyle Whorrall appears in court

He appeared in the Auckland District Court today.

'Offensive joke': Taxpayers fund rapist's $120k battle to keep name secret

'Let’s call it what it is – a rort,' mother of one of Luca Fairgray's victims says.

Men accused of gang-raping German backpacker in Auckland CBD granted suppression

The men appeared in the Auckland District Court today.

Trade Me pulls spy cameras listings featuring images of people having sex

A survivor of image-based offending said the listings 'actively promote' sexual violence.

'Spoiling for a fight': Gang stoush shuts down Auckland High Court room in murder case

Nine security staff had to intervene when the confrontation erupted.

Watch: ‘It’s horrific’ - How a CEO brought down a ‘depraved’ sexual predator

'The scale of it is just beyond imagination.'

‘Grotesque violation’: ‘Depraved’ predator secretly filmed 22 females using spy cameras

‘I couldn’t see the monster standing in front of me.’

Serial sexual predator jailed for sex with 13yo girl

“You claim recognition for remorse, you testified at trial, I saw none,” the judge said.

Sweet Synthony: My night moshing with ‘half of Auckland’

REVIEW: last night proved why Synthony is an enduring success.

‘Excessive self-defence’: NZ musician sentenced for biting ex-girlfriend

The man was convicted of two family violence charges last month.

‘Going on the mortgage’: The steep financial cost of egg-freezing in NZ

'I don't have the cash right there ready to go.'

‘Should I freeze eggs or embryos?’ Auckland woman shares first fertility appointment

There's a better chance of a baby with an embryo, 'but what if I meet Mr Right?'.

'Hopefully I haven’t left it too late': I’m Hayley, I’m 33, and I want to freeze my eggs

Hayley Carville hopes by sharing her story others feel less alone.

Abuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad

'I cried so hard, this is a man I fully trusted.'

Mum of victim claims 'privilege of demographic' protected serial sex offender

'I hope the community is outraged,' the woman said.

Serial sex attacker’s identity revealed, offended again as victims battled to name him

Luca Fairgray's series of sex attacks began when he was 14.

Auckland sex offender appeals convictions after sex with 13-year-old

He was convicted of three charges related to having sex with a minor.

Prominent NZ musician guilty of biting ex, plastic bottle attack

The defendant, found not guilty of nine other charges, keeps his identity secret for now.

Witness alleges he was punched by woman accusing NZ musician of assault

She says he gave her permission to punch him after he allegedly cheated on her.

Kiwi musician accused of abusing ex alleges she was ‘highly volatile’

'She would lose her temper quite easily.'

Jury hears recording of Kiwi musician accused of abuse swearing at ex

The woman claimed she was strangled after posting a bikini selfie on holiday in Bali.

Prominent musician accused of abuse in tears during ex-partner’s testimony

The musician says he acted in self-defence.

Man living in Auckland park wants a quiet life with his dog, council has other plans

'They'll keep coming back but I'm stubborn. I'm not moving.'

‘I was scared’: Prominent NZ musician accused of abuse allegedly strangled ex in Bali

She said he would use his position as a musician to say she couldn't do better than him.

Auckland man found guilty of charges after sex with 13-year-old

The jury began deliberations at lunchtime on Friday.

Man on trial for sex with 13yo asks to ‘tell a joke’ while under cross-examination

Luca Fairgray, 22, is on trial at the Auckland District Court.

Man who had sex with minor tells jury she had the ‘body of a 16-year-old’

'She looked and sounded like a 16-year-old,' he said.

Man accused of sex with minor jumped out of window and hid from police, jury told

Luca Fairgray's lawyer says he panicked when he saw police speaking to his father.

'I am 15': Man who had sex with 13yo allegedly lied about his age while procuring abortion

A nurse said the then-20-year-old told her 'Yes, I am 15'.

Lawyer for man accused of sex with 13yo says jury needs to consider his ADHD, Autism

Both the complainant and defendant in the case are neurodiverse.

Victim ‘horrified’ as court removes abuser from sex offender register

After a 16-year battle for justice, the victim regrets going to authorities.

Suppressed details of abuse victims published on Justice website in ‘serious’ privacy breach

A mass audit of thousands of decisions is now under way after the privacy slip-up.

'The lifestyle, you can’t compete': Two Kiwis share what it’s really like moving to Australia in your 20s

'Sydney is a bigger city, and with that comes more opportunity.’

From police to Fifo: Hāwera family finds financial success in Oz

The family of five are in a far better financial position than they were in NZ.

'I was on $12.50 an hour in NZ': Kiwis on the high salary but long hours of Aussie mine work

One Kiwi worker more than doubled her salary by working in a mine across the ditch.

Māori nurse’s journey: Why Hani Sipu left home for Australia’s outback

'I want to look after them as if they’re my family.'

Top Auckland principal calls it quits after four decades in education

'When I started, teacher salaries were near to what backbench MPs were getting.'

'Erections in class': School finally acknowledges early complaint against teacher

The elite girls' school has now admitted it received an early complaint about Peter Thomas

Auckland man who secretly filmed girls, women admits dozens of charges

The hearing occurred at the Auckland District Court today.

'Off their phones': Poll finds Kiwis want social media restricted for kids

Dr Samantha Marsh: 'It's a public health issue that requires regulation'.

'Good to be home': Crowded House deliver unforgettable Auckland performance

'I feel very blessed to be amongst you and to be in Auckland.'

Lord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girl

He was also added to the child sex offender register.

Student kicked out of class for complaining about music teacher's erections

Months later he struck up a sexual relationship with a different music student.

'Not a great night for NZ': Kiwis react to Trump’s election lead, dollar takes a hit

American in Auckland felt 'ashamed', NZD takes hit, tariff concern.

'Brought a knife to a fist fight': Jury shown chilling footage in bus station murder trial

The Crown alleges he murdered the victim, his lawyer says it was self-defence.

'It was magical': Trans man’s pregnancy and childbirth in Canterbury

“If we only ever have one child, we are so blessed," Frankie said.

Kim Hill's new gig, NZ media bosses on US endorsement palaver, popular parenting podcast ends

Kiwi Media bosses weigh in on US papers' endorsement woes.

TVNZ backtracks on proposal to scrap 1News website, but says it is to be ‘reduced’

Bosses held an all-staff meeting at 1pm.

Media Insider: TV personality's cocaine, organised crime charges

The TV star has name suppression and has been granted bail.

Revealed: The Kiri Allan, Anika Moa podcast RNZ refused to air

The podcast was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.