EntertainmentRussell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault and abuseFour women have accused Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault and abuse.16 Sep 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow come 'sexist plonkers' are still thriving in New Zealand?A veteran journalist compares stories of sexism in her career with young Kiwi women.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Entertainment‘It makes me so mad’: Journalist groped by stranger during live news broadcastThe incident comes days after football chief Luis Rubiales was placed under investigation.14 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandMan, 72, gets 11 months' home detention for historic sex offendingZane Hugh Smith appeared for sentencing for a third time.14 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I've got a knife': Girl pulled into public toilet secretly dials 111 during sex attackBut the teen offender could hear the emergency call-taker and ended the call.14 Sep 04:02 AM
CrimeTrial aborted minutes into deliberations for uncle accused of raping nieceThe jury heard evidence for a week, including testimony from a child.12 Sep 03:01 AM
EntertainmentDanny Masterson and Ashton Kutcher’s creepy ‘bet’ revealedA creepy interview has resurfaced in the wake of the That '70s Show star's sentencing.12 Sep 02:16 AM
Rugby World CupIrish fan ‘abducted and gang raped’ by three men after matchA rape allegation was made after the attack, near the victim's accommodation.11 Sep 11:12 PM
New ZealandMan in sexual relationship with 13-year-old caught trying to board plane to China'My Dad found out and he wants to go to the police so u better stay away.'11 Sep 05:06 AM
New Zealand75yo man sentenced to six years jail for sex crimesThose who thought highly of Philip Lindsay Cross were not aware of "darker side".09 Sep 03:27 AM
Crime'Sexual plaything': Crown alleges teenager used by uncle at whimThe jury heard closing arguments and will return on Monday to deliberate.08 Sep 08:00 AM
CrimeYoung mum from prominent Mongrel Mob family found guilty of murderThe fatal stabbing was caught on CCTV, the Crown said, but the defence said look again.08 Sep 07:33 AM
New ZealandRising sportswoman shamed after sexual assault by co-workerThe man was described as "respectful" by his pastor but the judge disagreed.08 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandWānaka sex attacker keeps name secret after last-minute application'I have very real concerns that you don't appear to accept what you’ve done.'07 Sep 11:33 PM
New ZealandPowerful male sexual abuse survivor photos on display at FotofestThe confronting photography exhibition looks to shed light on the journey of survivors.07 Sep 10:53 PM
WorldTrump rape accuser wins another victory against him in courtThe decision means an upcoming second trial will concern only how much more Trump pays.06 Sep 10:32 PM
WorldSafety concerns raised at scene of alleged gang rape in CyprusVisitors say the event, which catered to about 300 people, only had two security guards.06 Sep 10:11 PM
CrimeJudge shocked Ola driver who victimised women hasn't told wifeSajid Mehmood had hoped to keep the conviction secret and to return to driving.06 Sep 08:24 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘Egregious practice’: Why children in sex cases are grilled about consentChief victims adviser says proposals are the biggest shift in her seven years in the role.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrave rape victim confronts her abuser in courtCorey Aldridge also raped her brother and another boy.05 Sep 12:09 AM
New ZealandHe sexually assaulted a teen, claimed sexsomnia and walked free from courtThe man was accused of sexually assaulting his partner’s teenage daughter.04 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'She did not consent': Man accused of raping niece and sexually abusing child he fathered with herThe man claims his affair with his niece was consensual.04 Sep 07:01 AM
New Zealand‘You destroyed my children’s lives’: Man filmed himself sexually violating kidsOne of the victims has gone from being a happy boy to being violent and depressed.01 Sep 04:38 AM
New ZealandMan wanted in relation to sex assault on student midwife found, arrestedThe man was taken into custody without incident, police said.31 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandRapist of young girl in railway station toilet block namedThe offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.31 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandUnregistered taxi driver not guilty of rapeA taxi driver at the centre of a rape trial has been found not guilty of sexual assault.30 Aug 09:36 PM
WorldEx-Catholic cardinal not fit to stand trial on abuse chargesOnce-powerful Roman Catholic Cardinal will not stand trial on charges of sexual assault.30 Aug 08:23 PM
Crime'We have to live with this horror every day': Mother to groomerHe groomed teens, giving them alcohol and cannabis before engaging in sex acts.29 Aug 04:07 AM
Crime'You corrupted my innocence': Ex-Dilworth housemaster sentenced third time for student sex abuseHe was already serving three years and seven months for abusing five students.28 Aug 02:44 AM
World'Humiliating': Antarctic workers say sexual harassment rife'No one was there to save me but me.'27 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'She trusted us, we couldn’t keep her safe': Caregivers walk away after losing faith in the systemThe little girl they were looking after had been abused by her previous caregiver.27 Aug 12:58 AM
CrimeUni student assaulted four women - he claimed 'sexsomnia'Four women were victimised by the defendant.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLanguage barrier key element as defendant takes the stand in rape trialThe defence case began in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.25 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandBiggest stories of the week: Mama Hooch rapists, mortgage worries and our World Cup legacyPlus, do we need to rethink our gambling legislation?25 Aug 05:00 PM
