Man not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's mother
The defence case was that the allegations were simply not true, his lawyer said.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Sexual Assault
‘It’s not us who should feel shame’: French mass rape victim takes stand
Gisele Pelicot determined to 'change society' for sex assault victims.
Internal Affairs signs MoU to further protect children in schools from potential child abusers
Information on child sex claims to be shared more widely with school authorities.
'You can get over this' – Ex-Mormons describe how NZ church protected abusers, not victims
Bishops played a crucial role, the Heaven's Helpline podcast discovers.
Gym coach jailed for sexually abusing children admits he's 'now in the right place'
But, a judge says his refusal to identify some victims is relevant to gauging his remorse.
Ex-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch accused of trafficking, sexually exploiting young men
The men are accused of recruiting and exploiting men at parties hosted by the former CEO.
Mix of verdicts in Tauranga rape trial for RSE workers
But a second man was acquitted of raping her at the end of the 2020 picking season.
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
When struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.
ACC sets aside $3.6b for 100,000 childhood abuse survivors
ACC puts $3.6 billion aside, as it prepares to significantly expand its cover.
Abuse in care trial aborted for former staff at South Auckland boys’ home after one day
Allegations included sexual abuse, physical abuse and forced fights between children.
Former boarding school staffer facing historical sex offences involving pupils
Investigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.
Disturbing abuse claims surface in South Auckland boys' home trial
The Crown has alleged graphic sexual and physical violence.
Ex-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teens
The teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.
Campaign says ‘no’ to violence against women and girls
16 influential people from across Aotearoa are contributing videos to the campaign.
'You are commanded to marry me’: How a Kiwi Mormon bride was trapped into an abusive marriage
Caroline didn't want to marry her husband but he told her the Holy Ghost had spoken.
Helpline set up 'to protect victims' of abuse, says Mormon church
The church's full response to claims of a cover-up in the Heaven's Helpline podcast.
Prophecy, polygamy, and basketball - a brief history of the Mormon church in NZ
A church that began in the US had huge success with Māori followers.
'If they cry, they buy' – inside the Mormon church in New Zealand
Episode one in a six-part podcast investigation into one of the world's richest churches.
'You think you're the only one': How a wealthy church shielded abusers from the law
Listen now to Heaven's Helpline - a six-part investigation into the Mormon church in NZ.
Jury to decide: Rape or regretted one-night stand with two men?
'Flirtation or clothing doesn't mean consent; assess all evidence,' judge warns jury.
Love messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant says
The man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.
'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's mother
The man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.
'Every parent's biggest fear': Dad kills 'monster' he found with his young daughter
'This monster... just appeared in a place where our child should have been safe'
Diddy hit with six more sexual assault lawsuits, total rises to 18
Alleged sexual attacks took place at photo shoots, industry parties and 'white parties'.
Rock legend says he owes his career to 'predatory' mentor
'Nobody was really surprised.'
Buckingham Palace ‘let down Prince Andrew’ in handling of sex abuse allegations
A friend of the Duke of York says it was a mistake not to publicly address the facts.
'You broke my family': Son's words to father who sexually abused him for 7 years
The dad coached his young son and friend to perform sexual acts in front of him.
‘Too scared to tell’: R Kelly’s daughter alleges he sexually abused her
'I didn’t even want to believe that it happened,' says Buku Abi.
The Menendez brothers are back, but very little has changed
Opinion: The fantasy driving the true crime glut is that we’re different now. We’re not.
'I can’t remember': Rape complainant's memory under scrutiny in seasonal workers' trial
After struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.
Rapper no longer performing at Auckland festival amid rape charges
The rapper has to remain in West Australia.
Young Kiwi woman drugged, sexually assaulted during Indonesian holiday
The woman, 23, has warned female travellers not to travel alone and not accept drinks.
Diddy appears in court as judge sets trial date
Authorities are trying to decrypt 100 electronic devices seized at Diddy's residences.
British rapper charged with rape in Australia ahead of NZ performance
Police allege he assaulted a woman in his Perth hotel room.