New ZealandWoman thanks her rapist for admitting what he didThe victim said the offending cost her her job, and made her go "into hiding".23 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandJailed serial rapist barred from contacting daughters after sending them 'provocative' drawingsThe artwork featured females in 'fairly provocative poses and dressed in very little'.22 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandSilence to sharing: New sexual harm support service carries on decades-long police legacyThe Hawke's Bay organisation launched this month.20 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldAustralian sex offender fights ‘unfair’ NZ child sex trialDavid Peter Kisun, 77, was found guilty of four counts of indecent assault in Canberra.18 Jan 04:21 AM
New ZealandGirl as young as 6 among gymnastics coach's victimsAs a gymnastics coach, Gregory Pask lured his victims by building a trusted reputation.18 Jan 12:15 AM
New Zealand'I said no': When a woman's word isn't enough for police to lay rape chargesHer medical file said: "Sex assault by bodily force: Probable".17 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeSchoolgirl allegedly assaulted in gym toilets by older studentTeen's evidence: 'He pulled me into the bathroom and told me I have to do what he says'.16 Jan 04:00 AM
New ZealandMalaysian man jailed for raping sleeping partnerRapist claimed actions were linked to his cultural background.12 Jan 05:40 AM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldStephen Hawking: How the ‘flawed genius’ wound up in the Epstein scandalThere is no accusation of any wrongdoing by Professor Hawking.11 Jan 01:30 AM
RoyalsVirginia Giuffre claims she was paid $24k by Epstein to have sex with Prince AndrewGiuffre alleged she was kept as Epstein’s 'sex slave'.10 Jan 07:47 PM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delaysJudicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho killed Jane Furlong? Baffling cold case still unsolvedJane Furlong was murdered in 1993; police appeal again for info on those responsible.10 Jan 07:11 AM
RoyalsThe strange tale of Prince Andrew's 'sex tapes' and Epstein victim's allegationsSarah Ransome's claims will make for more unpleasant reading at Buckingham Palace.09 Jan 06:00 PM
WorldGhislaine Maxwell ordered to search emails for mentions of Prince Andrew and 'sex toys'A court demanded she search for references to the Duke of York and words like 'dildo'.07 Jan 03:49 AM
WorldMaxwell contradicts Prince Andrew's claim she introduced him to EpsteinClaim contradicts Duke of York’s story of how he met the paedophile during 2019 interview.06 Jan 08:08 AM
World‘Witches and wizards’ paedophile ring could endanger children’s livesJudge orders risk assessment for five men and two women convicted of child sexual abuse.05 Jan 08:06 PM
WorldNursing home resident ‘sexually assaulted by intruder’A 29-year-old man was arrested in Coffs Harbour05 Jan 01:03 AM
WorldLeveraging powerful connections: How Epstein covered his crimesThe names in Epstein documents were familiar to anyone closely following the scandal.04 Jan 07:22 PM
WorldThe big names in the Jeffrey Epstein court document dumpAmid great hype, previously secret court documents are being unsealed.04 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandThe ultimate betrayal: Woman's shocking find on husband's phone"This was my husband who had no reason to do this other than to satisfy his own sickness."02 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPaula Abdul accuses ‘American Idol’ producer of sexual assault in lawsuitAbdul accuses former “Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in the 2000s.31 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold caseA Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.29 Dec 06:00 PM
Royals'Totally tormented': Prince Andrew's Christmas nightmareDocuments are expected to reveal new information about Jeffrey Epstein and the Prince.24 Dec 11:30 PM
WorldUK minister under fire over date rape 'joke'James Cleverly oversees national security and law enforcement in England and Wales.24 Dec 10:31 PM
New ZealandXmas Appeal 2023: Kaipara women help community heal from sexual and domestic violenceCommunity meetings in 1984 concerned about sexual and domestic violence sparked change.23 Dec 05:00 PM
EntertainmentVin Diesel accused of sexual battery by former assistantThe events allegedly occurred while the actor was filming Fast Five in 2010.21 Dec 10:18 PM
New ZealandSleepwalking defence rejected for man who raped sleeping womanOffender led from the dock in tears after hearing judge's sentence.21 Dec 08:09 PM
WorldJudge orders release of names of people mentioned in Jeffrey Epstein documentsPeople whose names are to be disclosed have until January 1 to appeal the order.20 Dec 09:24 PM
RoyalsPrince Andrew facing new legal nightmareThe royal is braced for a New Year nightmare as details of a groping accuser are revealed.20 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandBlenheim Gymnastics Club 'shocked and appalled' by ex-coaches sex offendingIt said the club’s primary concern at this time was the wellbeing of the victims.18 Dec 11:46 PM
EntertainmentRussell Brand questioned over six more sexual offence allegationsIn September, British media outlets published claims by four women.18 Dec 09:24 PM
New ZealandP-addicted Rotorua man pimped out girls as young as 13 for sexHe had a sexual relationship with a 13yo he helped into prostitution.18 Dec 04:01 PM
