New ZealandPolice believe Jeremy Frank Hobbs, jailed over sexual assaults, may have had more victimsHobbs was jailed for eight-and-a-half years last month.13 Apr 04:07 AM
WorldTop Democrat vying to be California governor quits race amid sexual misconduct allegationsHis exit comes two days after reports of sexual assault and misconduct. 13 Apr 02:24 AM
New ZealandMarried man uses photo he took of teen during sex act to prove she consented, looked olderKuljinder Singh, 39, met up with the 13-year-old after connecting on Snapchat.11 Apr 03:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandDisgraced teacher Timothy Fisher worked at 12 public schools after indecency convictions10 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Akin to aunt and nephew:' Young woman who slept with 12-year-old wants to be a teacher08 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandGirl too afraid to report stepfather’s sexual abuse - her fears came true when she did05 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Privileged' sex offender who tried to rape friend gets discount for ‘genuine remorse’04 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeMental health worker's tears as he is cleared of sex abuse charges in speedy verdict03 Apr 04:00 AM
CrimeMan raped friend's daughter after being welcomed into their home following jail releaseJerry Moka jumped out the window and ran off when his friend confronted him.01 Apr 06:00 AM
EntertainmentBBC radio host's alleged victim was boy aged under 16Scott Mills was told his BBC Radio 2 contract was terminated after his show.31 Mar 06:48 PM
Crime'Toxic misogynistic attitude': Rapist claps from dock at end of victim's statementThe victim described Jordan Tegus as 'an evil, rotten person, without a heart and soul'.30 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandPolice looking for man 'approaching' young children in WellingtonSeveral instances of a man approaching children have been reported to Wellington police.30 Mar 04:35 AM
Crime'Trusted him completely': Caregiver sexually abused intellectually disabled teenZeak Smith was supposed to help the girl thrive. He instead exploited her vulnerabilities.29 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'May God's plan for your life come to fruition': Rapist's court prayer retraumatises victimThe young woman had told the court the man had 'used her faith against her'.29 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A sadistic and cruel man': Family torn apart by stepfather's physical, sexual violence on kidsThe children's mother has sided with her husband, who still denies any wrongdoing.27 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldSpanish sexual assault victim paralysed after suicide attempt dies by euthanasiaHer father fought and lost legal bids in Spain and Europe to halt the death.26 Mar 11:16 PM
WorldUK police to reopen Andrew Tate rape probeHertfordshire Police first investigated the three women’s claims from 2015 to 2019.26 Mar 07:26 PM
New ZealandChristchurch urged to act as calls grow for safer city nights outChristchurch has no Safer Venues-style scheme, unlike Wellington’s nightlife.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Anglican priest Jonathan Kirkpatrick sexually violated teen at Canterbury bachHe was earlier jailed for stealing more than $665,000 from AUT in 2011.26 Mar 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChild snatcher back in jail facing new charge a week after releaseTekuru was jailed in January for taking a toddler from her daycare with sexual intent.25 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandShould man who raped woman when he was 15 be sentenced as a youth or adult?The Supreme Court has decided his sentence needs to be reconsidered in the District Court.24 Mar 06:00 AM
EntertainmentBill Cosby ordered to pay $32.4m over sex abuse claimA California jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and raping Donna Motsinger.23 Mar 10:31 PM
WorldDefence seeks acquittal for Norway princess' son for alleged rapesMarius Hoiby faces 40 charges after police found images on his phone and laptop.19 Mar 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Regressive attitudes towards gender and sex rear their ugly headsOPINION: The abandonment of a trial suggests NZ still needs an attitude adjustment. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA grandmother left a window open so her granddaughter's abuser could come inThe man, in his 20s, would climb in through a window to have a sex with the pre-teen girl.19 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDilworth abuse survivor says $90,000 redress offer ‘insultingly small’He says the offer devalues decades of trauma and loss.19 Mar 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Frightening reality of stalking': New series exposes Kiwi women's harrowing ordeals Jazz Thornton, Nortessa Montgomerie and Zeni Gibson share their personal stories.18 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentUS actor Kevin Spacey avoids new trial with court settlementThe three claimants alleged abuse between 2000 and 2015 at London's Old Vic.18 Mar 09:01 PM
WorldSeven-year term sought for Norway princess’ son for alleged rapesOne alleged attack occurred in the crown prince couple's home basement.18 Mar 06:03 PM
New ZealandVictims horrified as child sex offender returns to small village days after sentence endsTwo days after his sentence ended, James Skelton returned to Hahei.17 Mar 09:23 PM
New Zealand'Fit and proper?': Struck-off lawyer who married murderer wants to practise law againThis is not the first time Davina Reid has tried to be reinstated as a lawyer. 17 Mar 05:00 AM
