New Zealand'Drunken, stupid error': Drunk DHB worker poked cop's bottom at pubPolice said there was 'an application of force' which left the officer feeling violated.07 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandMuchirahondo rape trial: Defence lawyer questions complainant’s memoryThe complainant said she knew she did not have consensual sex.05 Aug 07:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFamilies are the most dangerous institution in New Zealand – Jarrod GilbertOPINION: More damage is done to children by these families than by the state.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportFormer NZ athlete who admitted sex offence with minor competing locally againThe athlete got a discharge without conviction after pleading guilty to the offending.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan who laughed as he murdered sex worker too dangerous for prison releasePeter Waihape murdered the young mother in 2005 and was sentenced to life in prison.01 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandRugby mates covertly film threesome with woman, then shared it on SnapchatOne of the men plays representative rugby and argued a conviction may impact his career.31 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandHow 'friends with benefits' turned into sexual abuse, explicit videos and death threatsShe was a social butterfly. He left her 'paralysed in fear', unable to leave home.30 Jul 07:36 PM
KahuMāori women at risk of abuse caused by poor housing and povertyA new report links sexual and family violence to poor housing and poverty.30 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher at prestigious NZ school banned after asking student for sex in 1980sScots College: It took 'a tremendous amount of courage' for a former student to speak up.30 Jul 06:10 AM
New Zealand'Oh God, he raped me': Woman's 111 call played for jury at Christchurch serial rape trialChristchurch man is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.30 Jul 03:23 AM
New ZealandChristchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 women over 12 yearsJohn Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.29 Jul 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Attacks on the Treaty of Waitangi akin to domestic abuseOPINION: 'There has been no equal partnership between Māori and Pākehā.'29 Jul 05:00 PM
Crime'An older brother should look after a younger sister, not make her a sexual plaything'The man started abusing his sibling when he was in his early teens.29 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 womenJohn Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.28 Jul 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWeinstein in prison hospital with Covid and double pneumoniaThe disgraced producer was transferred from jail as prosecutors push for an early retrial.26 Jul 10:38 PM
New ZealandWellington musician convicted of rape can now be namedMartin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.25 Jul 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: We were there and we looked away – lessons from the Abuse in Care reportOPINION: We're all implicated in the Abuse in Care inquiry report. So what will we do now?25 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'No justice': Timaru teen sentenced to home detention for 'depraved' child sexual offendingBlake Ivan Miller admitted 'extremely serious' sex offending but has avoided jail.25 Jul 05:33 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly emotional': Victim welcomes Abuse in Care report 40yrs after trauma'There are very senior people who need to hang their heads in shame for their conduct.'24 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandAbuse in Care inquiry: Snapshot of 138 recommendations for redressThe 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.24 Jul 04:21 AM
New Zealand‘National disgrace’: NZ’s landmark Abuse in Care inquiry finds 200,000 harmedThe 3000-page report calls for apologies, redress and police investigations.24 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Little to no financial compensation': Abuse in care survivors suffer third-class systemThe Prime Minister said he was committed to doing 'the right thing'.24 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I slipped through the cracks': Parole Board repeatedly botches rape victim notificationParole Board apologises after sex offender released on parole without victim’s knowledge.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted rapist takes claim he attacked woman in his sleep to Supreme CourtA jury earlier found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped a woman.23 Jul 07:48 AM
New Zealand'Sick, dirty, dehumanised': Man jailed for ‘stealthing’ rape of sex workerPeter Stevens was jailed for almost 6 years for raping a sex worker by stealth.19 Jul 05:27 AM
New ZealandFormer lauded Corrections staffer jailed for pressuring boyfriend's rape victimFormer Muldoon secretary and probation officer became involved with 'serious criminal'.19 Jul 05:13 AM
World'Appalling': Sex offender attacked eight women in four daysLouis Collins given life sentence after raping jogger during drug-fuelled spree.16 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandThird-generation gang child on reporting her rapist to policeBruce Wayne Hintz is facing up to 20 years in prison for child sex abuse.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Go f*** yourself': Rapist abuses judge, walks out of sentencingGregory Simon punched a woman in the head before strangling and raping her.12 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Unable to escape': Man given 19 years jail for sexual, violent abuse of his seven kidsThe man was jailed for 19 years and must serve half before parole can be considered.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFresh charges filed against ex-Destiny Church disciple accused of sexually abusing teen boysThe 29-year-old now faces 14 indecent assault charges relating to three youths.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You took away my childhood', young victim tells rapistHer mum said Hayden Condon had destroyed 'innocent people' for his 'own sick gain'.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Justice for a young victim:' Guilty verdicts in ram raid, kidnap and rape casePolice: 'She’s shown a tremendous amount of courage to come forward and make a complaint.'09 Jul 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Just let it happen': 67yo's words about rape to schoolgirl on busHe touched the teen's thigh as he spoke to her about rape.08 Jul 05:00 PM
