CrimeSex worker stabbed client outside Auckland school after man refused to pay for servicesIt was the second time the man had refused to pay. That's when her hunting knife came out.23 Aug 06:00 AM
EntertainmentDiddy seeks pardon from Trump ahead of sentencing for prostitution chargesDiddy's team contacted Trump for a possible pardon before his October 6 sentencing.06 Aug 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?': State tenant accused of pointing gun at teen escapes evictionAnother tenant escaped eviction despite her boyfriend attacking a neighbour.22 Jul 08:31 AM
EntertainmentSean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge02 Jul 06:07 PM
New ZealandExploitation scam: Employer charged $7500, forced woman into sex work to repay debt30 Jun 07:54 AM
New Zealand'Get out of my house and out of my life': Landlord to tenant after bad haircutA bad haircut sparked violence and furious text messages, landing a landlord in court. 30 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandSexual vendetta: Tenant showed flatmate's nude pics to Epsom boarding houseThe landlord must pay $7778 damages after a slew of complaints from tenants.27 May 04:00 AM
World'Criminal conduct': Prosecutors outline disturbing allegations against DiddyProsecutors claim Combs forced women into degrading, drug-fuelled sessions.12 May 07:03 PM
CrimePimp exploited 14yo girl, then made her a lieutenant in child prostitution ringHe convinced the teen to recruit her friends. Until now, his identity was hidden.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Emerged from the shadows’: New Auckland brothel Dark DesirePrevious owners cited a downturn in trade as one of the reasons for business liquidation.04 Apr 03:00 AM
BusinessSex workers say banks are making life more difficultClaims of illegal rejection from mortgage brokers, rude questions from nosey bankers.14 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandAbuse survivor: My ACC counsellor answered my sex work ad'I cried so hard, this is a man I fully trusted.'08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: When even the world’s oldest profession is struggling, you know times are toughOPINION: The economy still feels bad but a recovery is slowly gaining momentum.01 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessNigeria to include ‘illegal’ activities when calculating GDPInformal economy's shady deals could be included in new economic data.09 Jan 08:42 PM
CrimeSex worker who fatally stabbed beloved father jailed after judge rejects rape claimThe father-of-two from Ghana bled to death after having an artery severed in his arm.05 Dec 01:58 AM
New ZealandRotorua teen prostitution ring: Five men admit being customersDetails have been revealed about five men caught up in an underage prostitution ring.22 Nov 04:05 PM
New ZealandStrip club defends ‘defective performance’ clause in dancers’ contractA stripper advocacy group says the clause is problematic.24 Oct 04:00 PM
Crime'All she wanted was love': The 'gentle and kind' woman behind the murdered sex worker labelLeah Stephens was allegedly killed for talking about a murder she witnessed.18 Oct 11:00 PM
CrimeMiscarriage of justice: Four quashed convictions in Fuller-Sandys murder caseThe Court of Appeal has however ordered a retrial for Stephen Stone.02 Oct 05:03 AM
LiveCrime'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sisterThe surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.30 Aug 01:24 AM
CrimePolkinghorne murder trial not sitting today, defence to open tomorrowThe trial will resume on Friday at 10am.28 Aug 09:40 PM
CrimeWhere's Madison? Crown wrapping up, but star witness nowhere to be seenThe surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.28 Aug 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: 'Polky' and the sex workersOPINION: The latest revelations at the Polkinghorne murder trial.12 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I am sorry': Mental health worker accused of paying patient for sexThe man says his family have been deeply impacted by the situation.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAntonia Murphy: 10 life lessons from being the Madam at an 'ethical' brothelOPINION: What sex work is really like, and how a new TV show hopes to destigmatise it.03 Jul 10:00 PM
CrimeSex worker slashed customer with knife in secluded carpark, severing arteryDetails of the violent end to Daniel Otess' life have been revealed for the first time.16 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandGreen light for bigger red light districts in luxurious NZ getaway towns?Brothel zones in Queenstown and Wānaka could be extended.12 May 06:25 AM
New Zealand'Biggest red flag': Teen victim reveals how to spot sexual grooming'It happens so easily and you don’t even realise before it’s too late.'01 Mar 09:09 PM
