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Woman sexually assaulted in nightmare flight home
A number of women have come forward after one was attacked mid-flight after OE.
Oprah supports Michael Jackson's sexual assault accusers
Winfrey has made a powerful plea ahead of her interview with Michael Jackson's accusers.
Former TVNZ staffer alleges sexual assault by executive
TVNZ says the alleged sexual harassment incident in 2010 was "completely unacceptable".
'Girl in closet' abuse victim charged for sex with teen girl
The woman rescued from horrific abuse by parents has been arrested for sex with a minor.
'I sat there and silently cried': Kiwis share shocking indecent assault travel stories
On a bus and on plane journeys, the women's experiences were terrifying.
Pregnant 11yo girl forced to deliver child
11-year-old victim of sexual assault forced to have a C-section instead of abortion.
Police officer accused of sex attack on fellow cop
A police officer is accused of sexual crimes against a fellow officer.
Woman avoids penalty for offering muffins and talking to jurors during sex abuse trial
The judge called the woman's actions "bizarre and inexplicable".
Child sex offending Uber driver worked as 'fit and proper' real estate agent
Sex offending Uber driver cleared as "fit and proper", granted.
Top cop trial: 'Due process has been done'
The detective inspector says he now wants to spend time with his family.
Malcolm Rewa to appeal murder conviction
Malcolm Rewa will appeal after being found guilty of killing Susan Burdett.
Police appeal for information following serious assault in Blockhouse Bay
The incident occurred around 4.30am on Wednesday in the Miranda Reserve.
Girl's rapist freed: He served less than half of jail term
Bryan Hughes is a free man, having served four years of his 11-year jail term.
Uber driver who sexually assaulted teenage boy to be deported
Court of Appeal, Immigration and Protection Tribunal dismiss appeals.
Police investigating sexual assault in Raglan
The assault happened shortly before 10pm yesterday in a small park.
Bizarre life of accused serial killer
Bizarrely modified women's clothes, a bondage obsession: Allegations emerge.
'Justice merged with truth'
It was a moment in New Zealand's judicial history not lost on those in the courtroom.
Church in crisis: Can Francis fix it?
Pope launches summit that will test the Vatican's ability to tackle clerical sex abuse.
'I thought he'd kill me': Rewa survivor's heartbreaking letter
We are the lucky ones. We are the survivors. But Susan Burdett was not so lucky.
Reactions to Malcolm Rewa's guilty verdict
'Today is your day Susan. Victory for you.'
Malcolm Rewa guilty of Susan Burdett's 1992 murder
The murder of Susan Burdett is one of New Zealand's most infamous cases.
'Unprecedented' sex crimes: Rugby coach jailed for 22 years
"How can you call yourself a man of faith? And have the devil dictate your needs?"
Jury deciding verdict in Malcolm Rewa murder trial
"This case is not about what you might think of [Malcolm Rewa] as a person."
'You can be sure he's guilty', Crown tells Malcolm Rewa jury
But the defence says Susan Burdett's son had "means, motive and opportunity" to kill.
Susan Burdett's secret: Friend tells of mystery lover
Victim said: "I've got something to tell you and I don't want you to tell anyone else."
Malcolm Rewa claims secret relationship with Susan Burdett
The 65-year-old serial rapist took the stand today in his own defence.
Marvelly: Why Scott Kuggeleijn shouldn't be playing cricket for NZ
COMMENT: I couldn't be more disappointed in our national cricket organisation
Susan Burdett's injuries described as 'rapidly fatal'
Malcolm Rewa's third trial over the death of Susan Burdett is now in its fifth day.
Missing cockatiel mystery solved in Rewa retrial
The jury pondered: "Photo 33 has a cockatiel in a cage but not in photos 32 and 37."
Woman denies inviting top cop into her home before alleged sex assault
"We trust the police."
Top hockey rep convicted of sex assault on player
Rep hockey player and former coach at an elite school guilty of indecent assault.
Rewa retrial: Jury ponders fate of missing cockatoo
Malcolm Rewa is on trial for murder but the jury wanted to know the fate of a bird.
Jury shown 'odd' crime scene video at Rewa retrial
Harrowing details of a bloody but odd and "very orderly" crime scene has been revealed.