WorldMan charged with ‘horrendous’ sexual assault on elderly womanA 34-year-old man allegedly broke into the nursing home before attacking her.21 Nov 02:07 AM
New ZealandThe life and death of notorious offender who sexually abused own daughter for 20+ years - crimes revisited in Herald podcastHerald podcast tells story of a man who violated his own daughter for almost 30 years.21 Nov 01:00 AM
CrimeEx-Dilworth chaplain admits new paedophilia charges, bringing victim count to 19Ross Browne has been in prison since his sentencing on similar charges in 2021.20 Nov 11:03 PM
New ZealandTrial under way for man accused of sexual offending against childrenOne of the complainants was aged 12 at the time of the alleged offending.20 Nov 09:51 PM
New ZealandVictims' lives destroyed by Thomas Hutt's violent, sexual offendingThe ongoing offending had laid waste to the victims' lives.19 Nov 01:00 AM
EntertainmentNaomi Campbell and Janet Jackson’s surprise move amid allegationsSean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of 'a cycle of abuse, violence and sex trafficking'.18 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandNew report shows schools are struggling to deal with sexual violenceThe report includes testimonies from 300 youths describing their experiences.17 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandPop star to prison: Pat Urlich covertly filmed teen having showerUrlich, 62, was sprung when the teen girl noticed a light through the bathroom window.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who sexually assaulted woman, swung penis around in supermarket not deemed 'high risk'Corey Reuben later exposed himself to staff while in prison at least 44 times.15 Nov 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Very high risk' violent sex offender on the run after cutting off ankle braceletLeslie Peter Ross' history includes kidnap, rape and wounding with intent to injure.15 Nov 07:00 AM
EntertainmentComedian allegedly 'urinated in bottles', 'flashed women' while working as DJTwo further complainants about Russell Brand have come forward since BBC launched review.14 Nov 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLinda Hall: It’s time to crack down on concert gropersOpinion: We need to talk about just how vulnerable women are when the crowd presses in.14 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandRapist granted 1.5-year sentence discount for 'sexsomnia'The Auckland man was sentenced in the Waitākere District Court.13 Nov 07:48 PM
Crime'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashedHis open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.09 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandWellington man arrested for allegedly sharing child exploitation videos onlineAn analysis of his phone confirmed he shared multiple videos of child sexual abuse.07 Nov 04:03 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent tried to kiss client - then asked his wife for false alibiThey were sitting in the car when he tried to kiss after saying an offer was unsuccessful.07 Nov 03:58 AM
WorldMan accused of assault sent to remote ice field with young studentsHis lawyer describes the alleged assault on the woman as 'horseplay'.06 Nov 11:21 PM
Crime'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision orderBasil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.06 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandPsychiatric assistant indecently assaulted patient in mental health unitThe worker called the patient for four days after his discharge.06 Nov 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Deeply hurt': Tears as man acquitted of sexual assaultA man has been acquitted of sex charges after a week-long trial in Invercargill.05 Nov 11:19 PM
New ZealandGas station forecourt rapist appeals caseLawyer Ethan Huda said the trial judge's comments caused an unfair trial.05 Nov 09:25 PM
WorldInvestigators heading to McMurdo Station to look into sexual violence concernsWomen at the base say their claims of harassment or assault are minimised by employers.03 Nov 08:12 PM
New ZealandKing's College historical sexual offending allegations investigated by policeDetectives have already spoken to several former students of the Auckland private school.02 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandGirl abused 'almost every night' for yearsThe defendant has interim name suppression while the trial is ongoing.31 Oct 11:22 PM
New Zealand‘My world fractured’: Man imprisoned after raping woman, indecently assaulting 9yoThe judge said the victim's statements were the most eloquent he's heard.31 Oct 02:22 AM
WorldCatholic Church sex abuse victims may top 400,000 in SpainDamning report says church has not done enough in response to claims.28 Oct 03:19 AM
New ZealandMan sexually assaults unconscious ex wife recovering from surgeryThe woman drifted in and out of consciousness and tried to push him away.27 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandTeen sentenced for sexual abuse committed 'hundreds of times' over 18 monthsVictim told court: 'I was only a little child when everything happened.'27 Oct 03:07 AM
New ZealandNZ girl raped while living in Australia denied ACC cover for therapy42-year-old has lived in NZ for most of her life bar a couple of years as a child.26 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDanny Masterson kicked out of Church of ScientologyThe organisation is said to have cut ties with the actor after his conviction.25 Oct 09:00 PM
CrimeTaxi driver who got passenger drunk before assaulting her denied appealOffender sung sexually explicit songs while encouraging woman to drink wine he bought.25 Oct 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: It’s not the alcohol, it’s the cultureOPINION: Alcohol is a red herring when it comes to stopping sexual harassment at work.22 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand‘Never been truly able to love again’: Victim confronts 'malevolent' sex abusers in courtShe spoke of 'massive psychological wounds' that have festered in her life as a result.20 Oct 11:00 PM
CrimeTakapuna Beach rape case: Co-workers who filmed rape sentenced to prisonThe victim said she still has nightmares.20 Oct 04:18 AM