Meth-using killer fails in appeal against murder conviction
Moetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.
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Woman claimed question marks were code for her 'to engage in sexual acts'.
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He will remain in prison after his attempts to appeal his conviction failed.
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"A summons to attend jury service is a very serious thing and not to be taken lightly."
Sex offender back on dating apps days after return to community
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That ’70s Show actor's rape retrial winding up
Danny Masterton could get 45 years in prison if convicted on all three counts.
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Two main offenders in Mama Hooch bar stupefying and sex assault case still can't be named.
‘Addicted to sex’: Kiwi music industry figure standing trial on rape, sexual assault and drugs charges
The man faces 25 charges involving nine complainants.
Violent sexual assault ends in home detention for man after autism diagnosis
A man has escaped serious assault charges after receiving an autism diagnosis in Dunedin.
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Ambulance seen outside disgraced entertainer's English mansion.
'You stole my life': How woman survived decades of stepdad's sexual abuse
Jodie Nicoll has had automatic name suppression lifted so she can tell her story.
'He thinks he has the upper hand': Lion park director guilty of indecent assaults
Name suppression has been lifted for a man who has been on trial.
Ex-NRL star Jarryd Hayne jailed for three more years for rape
Hayne remained on bail for just 10 days, spending his last days of freedom with his family
Ex teacher, Catholic leader in jail for rape seeks reduced sentence
Daniel Pervan met the victim through Catholic Discipleship College, where he was a leader.
Business manager facing sex charges claims he is ‘unlucky’ victim of lies
The man has been accused of indecently assaulting multiple women.
'Vile': Parents sexually and physically abused their children
The father injected the girl with drugs, stating it was a "trust exercise".
‘Best orgasm of your life’: Lawyer suspended for drunken misconduct
The man knelt on the floor of the taxi and tried to prise the woman's legs apart.
Man linked to daycare jailed for having sex with underage teen
His appeal for name suppression has been dismissed.
'Attitude of entitlement': Rapist attacked vulnerable woman
The Northland man violated the woman at least nine times.
'The silent generation': Trump accuser defends keeping her silence
E. Jean Carroll has appeared in court to explain why she never told anyone about her rape.
Trial date set for former St Peter's teacher facing indecency charges
The teacher will head to trial next year on multiple alleged sexual assault charges.
'Grave and serious': Rape of woman at 21st results in jail
The man led the highly intoxicated victim to a secluded area and raped her twice.
Man jailed for ‘massage’ that turned into sexual assault
Cheol Min Hong drove at such speed to the woman's home he got a speeding ticket.
Actor's former girlfriend says rape came years into relationship
A former girlfriend has testified in That '70s Show actor Danny Masterson's rape trial.
That 70's Show star drugged, raped women, prosecutor says
Prosecutors says the actor put substances in the women's drinks.
What's behind sexual assault lawsuit against Donald Trump?
Trump will face trial for the first time for a sexual assault in the mid-90s.
'Dress sexy': Boss tells assistant she could be showroom 'honeytrap'
The Auckland construction company has been ordered to pay nearly $60,000.
'I should sue you': Leo Molloy hits out after US company wrongly suspects him of involvement in child sex assault case
Outspoken Auckland businessman Leo Molloy was one of three Kiwis wrongly approached.
'Sparked fear in our locals': West Aucklanders on edge after schoolgirl abducted and attacked
Sunnyvale residents have deadbolted their doors after a schoolgirl's serious assault.