EntertainmentDisgraced music promoter speaks out after losing name suppressionThe convicted sex offender Pato Alvarez says he 'never intended to deny responsibility'.03 Oct 02:50 AM
New Zealand'She no longer felt safe': Underage teen's life ruined after sex with older manA court heard the victim had been affected psychologically, physically and spiritually.02 Oct 06:00 AM
WorldRingleader of Rochdale grooming gang jailed for 35 yearsGirl B was labelled a prostitute by social workers at just 10 years old.01 Oct 11:44 PM
New ZealandCop's police database use investigated after intimate relationship with rape complainant01 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeNew victims speak out against jailed sex offender, leading to another hefty sentence23 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandWealthy NZ family member guilty of child abuse images given sentence discount for donation23 Sep 03:16 AM
EntertainmentGary Busey sentenced to 2 years' probation for sexual misconductThe 81-year-old actor admitted groping a woman at a 2022 horror convention.22 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandMan avoids heftier sentence as Crown can't prove his age at time of sexual offendingAshley Owen is now aged 22, but was either 17 or 18 when he met an underage girl.22 Sep 05:27 AM
WorldMan goes on trial in France for cold-case murder of schoolgirlDNA testing in 2021 linked Pascal Lafolie to evidence found on the victim.22 Sep 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLady Deborah Chambers KC: A troubling decision on the child sex offender registerOPINION: Should a judge have declined sex register a man with 4691 child abuse images?21 Sep 03:00 AM
LifestyleDuchess of York wrote to 'supreme friend' Epstein after vow to cut contactHer spokesman said the message was sent under threat of legal action from Jeffrey Epstein.21 Sep 01:07 AM
New Zealand'A bigger risk': The alarming history of the man who shot Brownie the dog in the head at supermarketPolice once issued a plea not to approach Daniel Livingstone, 'a high-risk offender'.18 Sep 04:49 AM
World‘Dangerous’: Prosecutor warns as top Madeleine McCann suspect freedMcCann suspect was first convicted of child sex abuse as a teenager, Der Spiegel reports.17 Sep 08:40 AM
New Zealand'I want to get out': Former Act Party high-flier to stay in prison for sex crimesFormer Act Party president Tim Jago accepts he now has a 'label' as a sexual offender. 16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerial rapist cleared of kidnapping woman 19 years on, despite admitting he had done itFrankie Edwards admitted five 2006 incidents involving women. But he only committed four. 16 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandIndian national with NZ-born child to be deported for indecent assault of womanAmrat Dhounsi was told he has three months to get his affairs in order before leaving NZ.14 Sep 08:00 AM
WorldTroops stranded by river as bandits snatch 18 women and children in NigeriaTroops were unable to reach the village as a swollen river blocked boats.14 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandWomen urge promoter boycott after sex crimes case revealedHe founded Bay Dreams and One Love and is promoting a Snoop Dogg show this month.11 Sep 07:04 AM
New ZealandMan forced his way into stranger's home before sex assaultA judge described the invasion as 'a worst nightmare’ for those living alone.11 Sep 07:00 AM
WorldTrump loses bid to overturn $141m Carroll defamation rulingTrump confused Carroll for ex-wife Marla Maples during a 2022 deposition.08 Sep 08:17 PM
WorldAsylum seeker guilty of sexual assaultProtests erupted at the Bell Hotel, where Kebatu and 130 other refugees stayed.04 Sep 07:56 PM
WorldEpstein's victims vow to expose abusersTrump called the Epstein case a 'Democrat hoax' at the White House.03 Sep 07:19 PM
EntertainmentGerard Depardieu to stand trial for 2018 rape chargesJudge found he acted in 'full knowledge of non-consent'. 02 Sep 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Tragic situation': Uncle jailed for rape of 17-year-old niece he was entrusted to care forA family has been 'torn apart'; judge and lawyer call it a 'tragedy'.02 Sep 06:00 AM
AucklandPolice probe historical sexual abuse at West Auckland schools, man charged, trial date setThe man is charged with sexual violation, doing indecent acts and threatening to kill. 02 Sep 04:20 AM
EntertainmentJulia Roberts steals Venice spotlight with wit and zingersJulia Roberts dazzled at the Venice Film Festival with witty remarks.01 Sep 05:52 AM
LifestyleBook claims Queen Camilla foiled assault with shoe as schoolgirlShe fought off an attacker on a train when she was a teenager.31 Aug 09:30 PM
PoliticsReduction in overall violent crime, but uptick in sexual assault victimsThe Government also announced the location of a new police beat team.30 Aug 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Their instincts were correct': Young female staff targeted by 'touchy-feely' cafe bossJudge: 'It was too frequent, it was unnecessary ... their discomfort was justified.' 29 Aug 06:00 AM
