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
New ZealandP-addicted Rotorua man pimped out girls as young as 13 for sexHe had a sexual relationship with a 13yo he helped into prostitution.18 Dec 04:01 PM
Crime'Natural for a girl': Mum prostituted her 16yo daughter for $50'Just do it, I love you,' the now-sentenced mother told her daughter.01 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged underage prostitution ring: Fox to face more chargesHe also faces drugs charges including for allegedly administering meth to a minor.16 Nov 03:33 AM
New Zealand'Body for money': Man organised sex work for underage girlThe man organised sex work for the teenage girl and took $100 of her earnings.04 Oct 12:20 AM
EntertainmentRachel Griffiths and Martin Henderson star in Kiwi sex industry seriesGriffiths starts an ethical brothel in small town New Zealand to provide for her family.29 Sep 06:42 AM
New ZealandWellington brothel owner sentenced for tax evasionZhi Rong Zhou pleaded guilty in August.12 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandMigrant sex workers face dangerous situations, exploitation: AdvocatesProstitutes Collective says law puts some sex workers in dangerous situations.07 May 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFake escorts demand PayPal 'deposits' in Snapchat sex scamSome targets are likely "too embarrassed" to report fake escort scam.05 May 05:25 AM
New ZealandFrom MP to pimp: Jami-Lee Ross faces accusations of unsafe workplace from escortsJami-Lee Ross is in a new line of business and facing new accusations.17 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandMan unsuccessful in fight to have brothel release information it holds on himIt began when the man made a privacy information request of Auckland’s Pelican Club.22 Dec 05:22 PM
New Zealand'I was now losing money' - Strippers paying thousands in fines, bonds to performSex workers 'pay to work' as strip clubs ask for bonds and deduct fines from their wages.23 Sep 09:36 PM
New ZealandFraudster's $18k crime spree hit brothels, sex worker, hotelsBenjamin Langley conned victims into thinking payments had been made.22 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldFetish turns fatal: Wealthy 'sexual deviant' sentenced to 30 years in prisonHe injected two men with lethal doses of meth.15 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandThai sex worker trial: Mixed verdicts for women accused of $250k fraudThe jury returned with their verdicts just after 5pm today.11 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandThai sex workers on trial accused of defrauding three men of $250kThe accused aged 63 and 67 allegedly gambled away their fraudulent gains, the crown said.08 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandTen cases now linked to Auckland brothelSix cases linked to the Pelican Club were initially identified on Monday.05 Jan 05:04 AM
New ZealandCovid latest: Auckland brothel patrons told to isolateThe Pelican Club has been deemed a 'high risk' location of interest.03 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleSex work in Level 2: Avoiding the 'moist breath zone'Level 2 means changes for sex workers and their clients.08 Sep 10:24 PM
WorldMan pleads guilty to four Asian spa killings, sentenced to lifeRobert Aaron Long, 22, still faces the death penalty for four other deaths in Atlanta.27 Jul 08:39 PM
New ZealandNo work under way to expunge historic sex work convictionsPeople complain of discrimination when applying for jobs, travel and study.13 Jul 11:07 PM
LifestyleLydia's life: Kiwi girl trafficked around the world for sexDriven by poverty into the arms of the pimps, she would eventually bring them to justice.12 Jul 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHumiliated and angry: Call for sex work convictions to be wipedOne woman was turned away from Canada due to a historic sex work charge.07 Jul 01:00 AM
WorldBurkina Faso gold mining growth fuels sex traffickingNigerian women talk about being brought to Burkina Faso under false pretences.30 Apr 07:49 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for rape after removing condom without consent'A conviction for stealthing recognises the seriousness of this conduct.'22 Apr 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGeorgia massage parlour murders: Suspect fixated on sex and sinNew York Times: Alleged mass murderer was 'involved in everything we did', ex-pastor says.20 Mar 11:23 PM
WorldQueensland sex-slave ring: Third person chargedAnother woman has been charged over involvement in Queensland sex-slave ring.12 Feb 07:28 AM
New ZealandSex worker slaying: Psychotic killer should not have been left aloneKaine Van Hemert was due to be admitted to a mental health facility later that day.03 Dec 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Callous' murderer loses appeal bid over 'cold-blooded' killingChristchurch sex worker Renee Duckmanton was brutally murdered in 2016.24 Nov 03:48 AM
New ZealandTwo Northlanders admit involvement in child sex ringTwo of five people arrested admit using a minor in Northland as a prostitute.28 Jul 04:24 AM
CrimeAllegations involved sex with a minorMan facing significant number of sex charges, together with four others in Northland.24 Jul 06:00 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank backtracks on brothel business banKiwibank will stop grouping the sex industry with harmful businesses and allow investment.22 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandSex workers struggle with contact-tracing clientsMany workers have been reluctant to resume regular intimacy straight away.21 May 08:09 AM
