New ZealandMan charged with ram-raid and rape calls victim's relative a 'compulsive liar'The man says he's got an alibi: 'It would be impossible for me to commit these offences'.03 Jul 06:00 AM
World‘Coronation Street’ rapist given 13 life sentences makes bid to be released from jailHe was once Britain’s most wanted man.02 Jul 10:44 PM
EntertainmentDJ Diplo accused of distributing revenge pornA woman is suing the DJ, and court documents have come to light.01 Jul 01:31 AM
WorldGerman woman given harsher sentence than rapist for calling him ‘pig’‘Maja R’ jailed for ‘defaming’ gang-rapist by messaging him after he avoided prison.29 Jun 04:13 AM
PoliticsCrime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – surveyHighly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.27 Jun 12:26 AM
WorldMy father was a murderer and I’ve devoted my life to proving itWhere could Moira Anderson be, 67 years later?27 Jun 12:14 AM
New Zealand'My first kiss will always be with a predator:' Man sentenced for sex offending against teen in park'I realised I was strong enough to do something, and now, we are here.'26 Jun 06:16 AM
CrimeFor two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon changeThe Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.26 Jun 03:43 AM
Olympics'Sex monster': Dutch volleyball player who raped 12-year-old girl qualifies for OlympicsThis news comes after a judge said his Olympic hopes were a 'shattered dream'.26 Jun 12:13 AM
World'My baby': Couple allegedly murder teen who was used as surrogateA couple reportedly kept the teen in unsafe conditions before she went missing in 2002.25 Jun 10:07 PM
SportDisgraced ex-NRL star won't face fourth rape trialJarryd Hayne has been behind bars since his conviction in 2023 for sexual assault.25 Jun 09:25 PM
New Zealand'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heistNow a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandCourt upholds part of domestic violence victim's appeal against paying costs to her abuserThe court dismissed half of the woman's case.24 Jun 10:34 PM
New ZealandParole for mum who used 5-year-old as ‘sexual plaything’ after 4 years in prisonThe woman will be released having served three years and 11 months behind bars.24 Jun 03:20 AM
New Zealand'The stuff of nightmares': Seasonal worker jailed after raping child at train stationCrown prosecutor Jackson Webber said it was 'an appalling rape of a vulnerable girl'.20 Jun 06:20 AM
New ZealandMan accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashedThe complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.18 Jun 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Real-life nightmare': NZ's most prolific stalker admits new harassment chargesThe stalker told one woman he would 'get her in the end'.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuseThe accused man is facing six charges of indecent assault against two teenage victims.17 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeMama Hooch rapists: Brothers' appeal to be heard in OctoberHerald reveals High Court date for Christchurch's Mama Hooch rapist brothers.16 Jun 09:36 PM
SportJarryd Hayne leaves prison as fourth trial loomsThe former NRL star had been behind bars since a jury found him guilty in April 2023.13 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan wanting more than casual sex violates sleeping woman, threatens to post videoHe sent her hundreds of texts and threatened to kill her and throw her in a hot pool.12 Jun 05:02 PM
EntertainmentKevin Spacey denies groping allegationsAdmitting 'pushing the boundaries', he told Piers Morgan he preferred the term ‘caressed’.12 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan confronts Destiny Church disciple accused of abuse as he leaves courtThe dramatic exchanged followed the accused man's first court appearance.12 Jun 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Monster hiding in plain sight': Man jailed for sexually abusing girls after meeting mum on TinderThe man subjected the little girls to 'monstrous' sexual abuse after meeting their mum.11 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeHow child rapist spent 25 years on the run after vanishing from NZLima Aleni's behaviour during his decades at large helped bolster the prosecution's case.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandA burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girlThe 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny Church disciple charged with historical sexual assaults involving teenagersThe accused man is due to appear in Manukau District Court next week.06 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeCourt orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert ParkPeter Kosetatino initially sought home detention and permanent name suppression.05 Jun 05:16 AM
New ZealandHigh Court rejects name suppression for rapistMan's name will be kept secret until the end of June to allow him to appeal the decision.05 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandSchool worker, charged with indecency, told to surrender passportMan remanded on bail to appear in the Hastings court again on July 2.03 Jun 11:26 PM
New ZealandWoman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attackA jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.03 Jun 10:32 PM
New ZealandAuthor, former teacher claimed child sex abuse material was 'writing inspiration'Police found hundreds of objectionable photos and videos on his devices.02 Jun 12:30 AM
Crime'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boyHe was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.02 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat it’s like to be young and living on the street in AucklandFrom sleeping on a playground slide aged 13 to developing PTSD.01 Jun 05:00 PM
