New ZealandWoman raped during game of 'truth, dare or command' too scared to resistHe had sex on his mind and used the game to manipulate the woman, the judge found.14 Apr 12:05 AM
New Zealand‘Risk to society’: Ex-colleague of youth worker alleges he assaulted other girls in ministryFale McCarthy indecently assaulted two women in 2014. Now there are fresh allegations.13 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTouched mid-air: Student pilot's complaint against trainer mishandled by CAAFormer chief ombudsman Peter Boshier said the CAA botched response to serious disclosures.13 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'The cruellest injustice': Abuser jailed but victim will never be free of the damage he causedThe victim was lured into a game of hide-and-seek that ended her childhood.13 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandAli Mau: Sexual harm 'the last big taboo subject in our society'The former broadcaster has shared her experiences in her new memoir. 12 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Lives changed irreversibly:' Ex-teacher jailed for sex acts with teen he met on GrindrVictim's parents say he struggles with fear and confusion and feels unsafe leaving home.11 Apr 07:00 AM
Crime'Life of darkness': Stepfather's 20 year sentence for 15 years of abuseThe victims have suffered self-doubt, PTSD, fear, distrust and shame.10 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandPaid Grindr meet-up with teen in public toilet reported when relationship endedThe man, in his mid-20s, started a relationship with the teen after their first encounter.10 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeFamily's emotional courtroom farewell to man jailed for violating young girlThe man was granted permanent name suppression for the sake of his children.09 Apr 06:32 AM
Crime‘Sorry my darling’: Businessman jailed for child abuse materialThe 'good, hard-working family man' was found with 2077 child abuse images.08 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Your last chance:' Judge warns man caught filming woman in Salvation Army changing roomThe 38-year-old has a penchant for committing indecent acts.08 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I refuse to remain silent': Former Hato Pāora College student speaks out as priest is jailedFather Michael O'Donnell abused students, often targeting them at the tuck shop.08 Apr 04:00 AM
CrimeGuilty: Man abducted and raped drunk woman he followed home from a barThe jury took under three hours to reach a verdict in Christchurch.07 Apr 05:19 AM
New Zealand‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison deathKingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.05 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentControversial comedian Russell Brand charged with rapeHe moved to the US earlier this year, claiming he was being targeted by the 'UK media'. 04 Apr 05:27 PM
New Zealand‘Unsatisfactory’: Why police did not oppose bail for trio accused of gang raping touristThe mother of one accused defended her son, saying it was a 'misunderstanding'.04 Apr 04:00 PM
CrimeMusic festival security guard sentenced for upskirt recordings of 40 womenHe filmed up women's skirts in shops and while he worked at Electric Avenue.04 Apr 02:54 AM
Crime‘What evil looks like’: 501 paedophile swayed Australian judge, then offended again in NZAn Auckland judge took a rare step this week by ordering a sentence with no end date.03 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: ‘It’s horrific’ - How a CEO brought down a ‘depraved’ sexual predator'The scale of it is just beyond imagination.'03 Apr 02:05 AM
New Zealand‘Grotesque violation’: ‘Depraved’ predator secretly filmed 22 females using spy cameras‘I couldn’t see the monster standing in front of me.’03 Apr 01:41 AM
New Zealand‘Disconcerting, unnerving’: Anger at German backpacker’s alleged gang rapists getting bailThe victim was allegedly bundled into a van on Auckland's K Rd on New Year's Day. 03 Apr 12:17 AM
Crime‘Girls do stupid stuff’: Accused cites jealousy in rape trialMan initially claimed he could not recall meeting his accuser when probed by police.02 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandBackpacker allegedly gang-raped by three men in ‘horrific’ Auckland CBD attackThree men are before the court jointly charged with rape. 01 Apr 04:00 PM
Crime‘I wasn’t able to consent’: Abduction, rape complainant grilled on consenting during blackoutThe man admits following her, picking her up and taking her to his home but denies rape.01 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldHarrods sets up fund for victims of store’s late owner Al-FayedClaims must be submitted by March 2026, with varying amounts available.31 Mar 11:39 PM
LifestylePrince Andrew accuser claims she has ‘four days to live’One of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims says she has kidney failure after being hit by a bus.31 Mar 07:11 PM
CrimeStranger accused of following drunk woman's Uber, abducting and raping herThe woman says her last clear memory was hitting her head outside a bar.31 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandSerial sexual predator jailed for sex with 13yo girl“You claim recognition for remorse, you testified at trial, I saw none,” the judge said.31 Mar 02:20 AM
Crime‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuseHe has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Predator': Ex 'vice-president' of NZ republic was serial sex offenderBryan Ramage sexually and indecently abused three youngsters, repeatedly raping one.30 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandName of rapist who violated drunk woman in alleyway to stay secretShe was vomiting from extreme intoxication and told him 'no', the judge said.28 Mar 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleUnmasking a monster: Ali Mau reveals childhood sex abuse in candid new memoir‘The shame doesn’t sit with us.’28 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSinger seen for first time in a decade after harrowing ordealHer last musical release was in 2015 – whatever happened to Duffy?27 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandPaedophile teacher, jailed for abusing 20 boys, eyes South Island moveOne of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole again. 26 Mar 01:00 AM
