New Zealand'Please do not do it': Man inflicted intense pain on woman during violationJudge Tompkins said Michael Mead, 64, posed a 'very high risk' in the future.04 Jul 08:00 AM
WorldRacketeering was a ‘reach’ in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, legal experts sayThe jury rejected claims that Diddy ran a criminal enterprise for serious crimes.03 Jul 05:00 PM
AucklandWoman traumatised after alleged gang rape by men she met at Ponsonby bar, two chargedThe men were granted bail and have a curfew from 7pm to 7am. 02 Jul 05:31 AM
CrimeHow two child sex abuse survivors brought 'monster' to justice'Accountability matters,' one of his victims said as she confronted him after 30 years.01 Jul 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes publicThe IPCA has reopened an inquiry into a complaint against the Christchurch detective.29 Jun 06:43 PM
Crime'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapistShe struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.28 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessDilworth: Has it done enough to address abuse, and is it a school worth saving?'Is there still enough good worth preserving?' Dilworth confronts the past and the future.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman sexually assaulted taking dog for late-night walk The assault took place in Tokoroa last night, police say. 28 Jun 12:15 AM
WorldDiddy used ‘power, violence and fear,’ prosecutors say in closing argumentsSean 'Diddy' Combs faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges in court.27 Jun 02:59 AM
New ZealandSon of prominent Māori activist jailed over historic child sex abuseHis accuser said the abuse occurred in Avondale and Whangārei.26 Jun 11:34 PM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
Crime'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was illThe victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.24 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandSerial sex offender's 4.5 year prison sentence 'manifestly excessive', court toldThe prosecutor said Fairgray's offending was “calculated and careful”.23 Jun 11:59 PM
CrimeRapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the doorMarsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.23 Jun 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareACC scrutinised over slow payouts after landmark court rulingAdvocates say sexual abuse victims could be missing out.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMy father was a community hero - he also sexually abused meTwo sisters fight to expose their honoured father for sexually abusing them as children.20 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeHigh schoolers chase off man forcibly kissing women at a busy bus terminalThe registered child sex offender has now been sent back to prison. 19 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandProbe into man who abused girl as he read her stories led to another sinister findingWilliam Seddon had a collection of child abuse images, said to have led to the assaults. 19 Jun 07:00 AM
CrimeSerial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo files appeal against convictions, sentenceJohn Muchirahondo is taking his case to the Court of Appeal. A date is yet to be set. 19 Jun 02:47 AM
New ZealandNew information emerges in investigation into entertainer accused of grooming, raping girlPolice are assessing the new information before determining their next steps. 16 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDetective investigated after having intimate relationship with rape complainantQueensland Police withdrew a job offer while they investigate the man's conduct.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I will forever hate you': Victims' torment after 'friend' sexually abused them as boysGlen Wright continues to deny the offending and claims the victims conspired against him.15 Jun 08:00 AM
New Zealand'I will never forgive you': Young mum's words to brother-in-law who abused her for yearsThe man has now been jailed and will be deported upon his release. 12 Jun 07:39 AM
CrimeSecond Northland Two by Twos member charged with sex offences to stand trialThe 80-year-old faces a number of charges.12 Jun 01:10 AM
WorldHarvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault, but not guilty on second charge in retrialJury deliberations on further charges continue.11 Jun 06:33 PM
SportKiwi ex-NRL player found not guilty in rape trial admits different sexual offenceJudge described Robati's actions as 'creepy' and sentenced him to probation.11 Jun 07:30 AM
CrimeMeth-smuggling bigamist who dodged deportation for 28 years jailed for rapeHe was once known as the longest-serving remand prisoner in New Zealand history.10 Jun 03:46 AM
WorldArmy officer faces court-martial on 43 charges, including rapeFifteen women are expected to testify against him, sharing detailed abuse accounts.10 Jun 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExcuses and self-pity: What a film-maker caught with child exploitation files told a judgeRajneel Singh claimed he only accessed the material to impress women online.08 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeStream of accusations continue for ex-Marist Brother teacher'He must realise he’s booked a one-way ticket to hell,' says the latest man to speak out.07 Jun 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHalloween horror at man's indecent act in front of trick or treatersHe claims he had an 'out-of-body experience' when he masturbated in front of the girls.07 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandChild predator was fresh out of prison when he struck again, targeting 10 girlsKarl Salmon has a history of child sex offending. He now faces an indefinite prison term.07 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur 'most under-reported crime’'If you ask a male whether they’ve been sexually abused, they’ll say no.'06 Jun 06:00 PM
