Crime'Shattered her innocence': Pimp jailed for child prostitution ring ambitionsThe judge described Wiparera Paraire's offending as 'abhorrent and manipulative'.16 Jul 12:54 AM
EntertainmentInmates deliver surprising reaction to Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict'We never get to see anyone who beats the government.'08 Jul 03:46 AM
WorldRacketeering was a ‘reach’ in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, legal experts sayThe jury rejected claims that Diddy ran a criminal enterprise for serious crimes.03 Jul 05:00 PM
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 haircut30 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandSexual vendetta: Tenant showed flatmate's nude pics to Epsom boarding house27 May 04:00 AM
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
New Zealand'It's sick, it's vicious': Strippers call on Parliament for fair working conditions"They profit off our trauma. They traumatise us and then they get to make money off us."09 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandWho killed Jane Furlong? Baffling cold case still unsolvedJane Furlong was murdered in 1993; police appeal again for info on those responsible.10 Jan 07:11 AM
New Zealand'I was made for more': Underage prostitute hooked on meth tells story of survivalSitting in a cell surrounded by gang members, she knew something had to change.05 Jan 04:00 PM
