New ZealandSamoan deportee: 'They've got a picture of me ... but I've got out and I've stayed on track'A convicted man's last-ditch attempt to avoid deportation to Samoa has failed.08 Jul 06:24 AM
New ZealandWaikato sex offender's preventive detention sentence quashed despite high risk of reoffendingThe Court of Appeal cited his age and protection from his mother as mitigating factors.07 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: The Arthur Easton murder and wrongful conviction of Alan HallA Moment In Crime podcast revisits murder of Arthur Easton and the conviction of wrong man04 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandPrison for former Dilworth staffer: 'I lived for 30 years fearful of the knock on the door'Alister Harlow has been sentenced to three years, eight months' prison for sex abuse.01 Jul 04:48 AM
EntertainmentR Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prisonThe singer was found to have subjected young fans to systematic sexual abuse.29 Jun 08:00 PM
New Zealand'If I had a superpower': Girl wishes she could erase hundreds of rapes sufferedThe girl was raped at least three times a week over a number of years.29 Jun 03:48 AM
Crime'Huge concern': Nearly a third of adults were a victim of crime in 2021Survey shows 1.2 million Kiwis were victims of a crime last year. Who's most at risk?28 Jun 11:03 PM
New ZealandPolitical figure loses suppression appeal but may seek Supreme Court dateThe Herald is arguing for identifying political figure named during high-profile case.28 Jun 05:28 AM
New Zealand'Scary mobster' jailed 12 years for brutal sexual assaultThe defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.27 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime: Evil stepfather - Bruce Howse and the murders of Olympia Jetson and Saliel AplinHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murders of two young Masterton sisters23 Jun 04:30 AM
WorldBabysitter's unspeakable crime revealed24-year-old babysitter has pleaded guilty to one of the most monstrous of crimes.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom hurt to healing: Mum of girl raped, filmed by CEO speaks on sex abuse case"I am talking about it because if I can help someone else, that's a good thing."17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse in care: 'Prison was heaven' compared to foster care, survivor saysThree stories of New Zealand children who were uplifted only to be abused.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandObjectionable material downloaded 'by accident' court toldPearce Buckley claims he just clicked a hyperlink, opening a folder in Mega called 'Nunu'.16 Jun 06:42 PM
EntertainmentBritish court grants Spacey bail on sex assault claimsKevin Spacey intends to prove he is innocent of sexual offences, his lawyer says.16 Jun 10:17 AM
New ZealandFather who sexually, physically abused stepkids jailedThe man sexually abused both stepdaughters, one was just 8 years old when it began.15 Jun 06:29 AM
New ZealandMan denies raping teen cellmateBenjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.15 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist cites childhood of abuse in failed court bid"Signature" offending seen in abductions of three different women for sex.13 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of raping prison cellmateBenjamin Goundar allegedly sexually assaulted his cellmate every night for months.13 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandMan stroked leg of 16yo in changing room, went into hotel room where 12yo girl wasNathan Ngarimu Collier was already on the child sex offender register.11 Jun 08:09 PM
New ZealandRape complainant's friends gave accused an ultimatumJahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme (24) is on trial on seven sex charges against three women.10 Jun 09:20 PM
Entertainment'Must be held to account': Prosecutors seek lengthy jail term for R KellyProsecutors want convicted singer, to be sentenced on June 29, to face lengthy jail term.09 Jun 11:20 PM
EntertainmentCosby denies sexually abusing teen in the 1970sBill Cosby has testified via video to deny all charges of sexual assault laid against him.09 Jun 11:17 PM
New ZealandAlleged rapist went 'feral' after sex refusal, court hearsWoman recalls fading in and out of consciousness during initial alleged attack.09 Jun 07:07 PM
EntertainmentHarvey Weinstein to be charged in UKDisgraced movie mogul to face two counts of indecent assault against a woman in London.08 Jun 06:28 PM
EntertainmentHollywood celebs support Depp, ignore Heard after trial verdictA-listers are welcoming Depp back with open arms - but the actress hasn't been as lucky.03 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki hid sexual violence project report - ministers, officialsGovernment says what went on was an "incredibly serious" failure by Oranga Tamariki.01 Jun 05:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: How a top private school failed to stop a predatorMultiple complaints were made about a former Dilworth teacher over 50 years.01 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandFormer music teacher at Dilworth School found guilty of sexually abusing studentsCave was facing charges of indecent assault, sexual violation and supplying drugs.31 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandJury retires in case of former Dilworth music teacher accused of abusing studentsLeonard Cave, a music teacher, was accused of abusing six boys over several decades.30 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandDilworth School sex abuse: 'Time affects memories,' cautions defenceDefence counsel asks jury whether they can recall what they were doing 40-50 years ago.30 May 04:31 AM
BusinessStrike-off sought for former Russell McVeagh partnerThe case became fundamental to starting New Zealand's #MeToo movement.30 May 04:20 AM
EntertainmentWhy victim-survivors are turning on HeardAn expert has explained why domestic violence victims may be suspicious.28 May 10:30 PM
New ZealandFounders of Arise Church resign amid abuse allegationsThe church board announced the resignations in a statement on Friday.27 May 06:46 AM
