New Zealand‘Blunder and mistake’: Judge spares pharmacist a conviction after karaoke bar gropingBut Timothy Cham now risks losing his New Zealand pharmacy licence over the offending.27 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeDNA breakthrough links serial rapist to horrific 1988 teen attackRewa pleaded guilty this month after a swab matched him to the attack on the 16-year-old. 27 Feb 12:18 AM
CrimePack rape defendant says backpacker was happy, thankful after 90-second intercourseHe told jurors the woman asked for sex while sitting next to his still-naked friend.26 Feb 10:39 PM
New Zealand'She was entitled to feel safe': Man raped teen who was shaking with fearThe 14-year-old tried to avoid eye contact, but Jahvis Taiaroa wouldn't leave her room. 26 Feb 06:00 AM
CrimeAccused claimed he was asleep before tourist's alleged pack rape. Then police showed him the videoProsecutors say a German backpacker was raped by three men after leaving a K Rd nightclub.24 Feb 04:59 AM
LifestyleQueen Camilla tells French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot: 'I was shocked at your case – it left me speechless'Queen Camilla hosted Gisele Pelicot for a private 30-minute meeting in London.23 Feb 10:07 PM
New ZealandMcSkimming claims Andrew Coster 'advised' him to file harassment complaint against womanA December 2024 letter shows police knew of allegations for several years.23 Feb 06:55 PM
Crime'I’m not that guy to rape someone': Suspect's police interview played at gang rape trialHe said he remembered very little about the incident due to his inexperience with alcohol.22 Feb 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Pay up and this will end': Emails to Jevon McSkimming demanded ‘$600 for every sexual act’ 'I accept that not every step I took in raising my concerns was the right one' – Ms Z.22 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor now working at schoolPolice say they told the school about “what occurred” after a vetting request.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher whose partner abused special needs boy loses licence Barry Fitz-Gerald had good intentions. His partner Ben Macaran didn't. 21 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandOne of NZ's worst sex offenders will be monitored for another 10 yearsLloyd McIntosh has been under monitoring conditions for 20 years and remains a risk.20 Feb 12:53 AM
WorldAndrew released under investigation, Trump says arrest 'a very sad thing'The arrest follows claims he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein.19 Feb 08:37 PM
CrimeIdentity finally revealed for female teacher who groomed 11yo studentShe sent the boy nudes, encouraged him to ask her out, and spent the night with him. 19 Feb 04:00 PM
CrimeGerman backpacker sobs in Auckland pack rape trial as defence suggests she instigated group sexThe woman acknowledged she had few memories of the New Year's morning incident.18 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandChild sex abuser caught using prison computer to search for info on inmates, staffThe Parole Board says the offender remains a high risk.17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandGifts for sex: Arthritic pensioner jailed for sexual abuse of vulnerable teenGeorge Lazaridis befriended the teen, showering him with gifts, cash, food and cigarettes.17 Feb 03:04 AM
WorldAndrew's name disappears from Epstein files days after releaseKing Charles says the royals 'stand ready' to aid police over Andrew's conduct.16 Feb 07:21 PM
CrimeTourist’s New Year turned ‘devastating’ in alleged pack rape trialThe backpacker was lured into a van on K Rd and taken to an industrial area, Crown says. 16 Feb 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Deeply shocking': Minister orders KC probe into child safety failings at Teaching CouncilErica Stanford says damning probe into troubled agency hit her 'like a tonne of bricks'.13 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonFresh allegations against ex-priest at second Catholic collegeFather Rowan Donoghue is already before the courts for six sex charges.12 Feb 09:40 PM
EntertainmentAxed from MAFS: Why producers removed all trace of a couple who had tied the knotThe TV couple was escorted from the show during filming of their honeymoon.11 Feb 12:58 AM
New Zealand'Monstrous': Judge jails child sex offender for 18 yearsBarry Ramsay, 68, abused a boy and girl under 12 over a nearly three-year period.10 Feb 08:24 PM
WorldNorway princess' son denies alleged rape victim was asleepMarius Borg Hoiby faces 38 charges, including raping four women while they slept.10 Feb 05:12 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandTeaching Council lost focus on child safety, damning review findsConsultant Debbie Francis warns the council needs ‘significant transformation’.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua man broke into family home and stole girls' underwear as they sleptJames Tatham-Tahere climbed in through an open window, and lay on top of sleeping teen.10 Feb 06:00 AM
EntertainmentLawsuits accusing author Neil Gaiman of sexually assaulting nanny in Auckland dismissedIn his motion to dismiss, Gaiman called the claims a 'sham'.10 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandNavy officer wanted to 'hide in a bush' after alleged incident with senior officer, court martial toldUnder cross-examination, the officer agreed drinking could have affected his memory.09 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandNZ Navy officer faces court martial over allegedly encouraging junior to kiss themThe charge carries a maximum possible prison sentence of up to two years.09 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandUber driver who raped teen gives up fight against publication of his photoSatwinder Singh was jailed after picking up a teen from a Hamilton pub and raping her.08 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi who managed Epstein’s properties left $3.3m in sex offender's estate days before deathBrice Gordon managed Epstein’s US properties for years, together with his wife Karen.08 Feb 01:00 AM
WorldEpstein planned 'playroom' in hotel near Buckingham PalaceEmails show an associate of Andrew urged Epstein to turn penthouse into a 'playroom'.05 Feb 08:07 PM
WorldSon of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyonePolice say images and videos show Hoiby raping women who could not resist.05 Feb 06:55 PM
EntertainmentWoody Allen’s wife Soon-Yi Previn emailed Epstein attacking #MeTooShe wrote that a 15-year-old girl had 'reeled in' disgraced politician Anthony Weiner.04 Feb 10:27 PM
