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Crown's bid to appeal teen rapist's sentence dismissed

Despite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.

'Social media frenzy' behind rape charges, court told

Defence says sexual abuse allegations are 'untruth, gossip and rumour'.

Woman wakes to find accused man in bed with her, court told

The fourth of six young women testifies in the rape trial of a Wellington man.

Watch: Verdict in Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial

A jury awarded Johnny Depp more than US$10 million in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp. Video / AP

Gloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse cases

Gloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.

'Mortifying': Victim on child rapist's defence that sex with 12yo was consensual

The defence called her a liar and suggested she consented to sex as a 12-year-old.

Woman says musician raped her while another man was in the bed

The woman alleges the defendant raped her while she was drunk and trying to sleep.

'The system let us down': Survivor on learning her rapist's sentence was changed on appeal

Living with rape: "The sentence that he gave me is for life'.

Woman fights to keep sister's rapist behind bars after victim's death

The sister of a rape victim nearly missed her chance to speak at a Parole Board hearing.

Furious parents demand principal step down at school which hired sexual abuser

The teacher aide resigned last week after his past record was revealed.

Child sex offender claims rule that bans sexual activity between prisoners is discriminatory

Prisoners caught having sex in treatment unit can end up in solitary confinement.

Convicted teen rapist wins sentence discount

Denial does not necessarily preclude the possibility of rehabilitation, Appeal Court says.

Teacher aide who was hired despite sexually abusing two women quits job

He was a relative of the principal, but the school rejected any conflict of interest.

'Fall from grace': Father avoids jail for child porn offences

The man was caught with hundreds of images - and was busted by an undercover cop.

Takapuna Beach rape trial: 'I said no'

The men allegedly met the woman at a beach where they offered her a job - and a drink.

'Justice hasn't been served': Rapist's victims speak out as hundreds protest in the streets

Protesters hit the street yesterday in support of the victims and tougher penalties.