Paramedic applicant who changed his name had hid sex offending past
The man did not disclose his unlawful sexual connection conviction.
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Long-running Wellington rape case ended last year with a man being sentenced to prison.
'When will it all end?': Victims' anguish as rapist on the run
'They have spoken their truth and guilty verdicts were returned,' victims' advocate says.
Killer and child sex offender fights prison sex ban in rehabilitation unit
The convicted killer said the ban was a breach of the Homosexual Law Reform Act.
'Anyone can consent, whatever their age': Defence for man accused of raping 13yo niece
The man was babysitting his niece while her mother went to play the pokies.
'I want to see justice': Emails show concern at delay by PM's Office to strip James Wallace's knighthood
'I would have expected this to have been stripped as he has preyed upon young artists.'
Teen's sentence for raping two girls is to pay $3k 'gesture of goodwill'
He took one girl's virginity and raped the other as she slept.
Actor compares modelling industry to 'legalised sex trafficking'
The actor left the industry after being pushed into 'horrific environments' for money.
'The monster who wears a mask': Judo champ jailed for 33 years of child sex abuse
Barry Madden preyed on three children for more than three decades.
Man assaults elderly widow in her garden before chasing girl through park, assaulting her
The woman now suffers from flashbacks, while the schoolgirl has become withdrawn.
Sean Diddy Combs' son speaks out after home raids
The rapper's son has now left home after their LA mansion was raided by federal agents.
'It takes two people': Rapist attempts to blame teen victim for harrowing sex attack
He raped the teen three times and had his associates film part of the act.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs lawsuit: 50 Cent’s ex accused of being disgraced rapper’s ‘sex worker’
50 Cents and Diddy have had a long-running feud. Now, bombshell claims may explain why.
Girl foils sex offender by using his phone to save evidence and summon help
Stephen Wayne Beattie hid phone in girl's bedroom to make videos of her.
'Witch-hunt': Diddy breaks silence amid sex trafficking investigation
'No excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities.'
Guitar tutor gives girl, 7, a phone loaded with porn images
Logan Paul Hugo also groomed a 14-year-old online and then went to have sex with her.
'Fear and Nightmares': Man in trusted position sexually abused young girl
The man manipulated sleeping arrangements to ensure he was always next to the child.
Josh Peck speaks out amid Nickelodeon abuse claims
The Drake & Josh star has spoken out in the wake of his co-star's sexual assault claims.
Slut if you do, prude if you don't: Young people walking the line with sexting
'There’s pressure not to send nudes, but there’s pressure to send nudes.'
Tattooist faces jail for groping client
A man has been accused of groping a woman while he tattooed her in Invercargill.
'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on Twitter
Crown: 'She will suffer this harm until the day she dies'.
Botanic Gardens daylight sex assault: Tourist traumatised after attack
The woman was visiting her sister in Auckland when the assault occured.
Sex offender who sent unsolicited nudes to teen jailed under new law
The offender will be the first person convicted under the new Online Safety law in the UK.
Former army officer jailed after raping sex worker
A former officer has been jailed after a conviction for sexual violation by rape.
Christchurch man behind porn sites jailed for 14 years in US
Christchurch sex trafficker gets 14 years in American prison.
'Our little secret': Teen cried and hugged her puppy during rape
Her rapist tried to appeal his convictions after being sent to prison for 10 years.
'A living hell': Cellmate who starved and beat sex offender is sentenced
Rene Thomas has some unresolved issues he needs to address, a judge said.
'Stifled': Star's heartbreaking Harvey Weinstein confession
Mira Sorvino reveals she 'stopped being a viable movie actress' after rejecting Weinstein.
'Disgusts me': Sex assault charges rise by 33%, legal aid fees double
Legal aid for sex offences more than doubles to $18.7 million
Socialite-turned-sex trafficker claims plea deal made her immune
The disgraced socialite was convicted in 2021 of recruiting and grooming underage girls.
Catfish predator who targeted Kiwi girl in global web case pleads guilty to manslaughter
'These children’s lives are torn apart by the cruelty.'
Princess Diana's brother reveals school sex abuse
Earl Spencer reveals the sex abuse and beatings he suffered at top private school.
Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story
Cardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.