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Serial sex predator Colin Mitchell appeals convictions

Recidivist rapist and serial predator Colin Jack Mitchell will appeal his convictions.

One in five lawyers sexually harassed

'Cultural crisis': One in three female lawyers sexually harassed during careers - survey.

Star details 'horrific' meeting with Steven Seagal

Julianna Margulies has detailed what happened when she met Seagal alone in a hotel room.

Terrifying look inside Golden State Killer's bedroom

Investigator describes one very chilling detail that made "the biggest impression".

Lights, cameras for Weinstein's arrest

It was the moment the #MeToo movement had been waiting for: Weinstein in handcuffs.

'I wanted to nail him to get proof': Rapist's Facebook apology to victim

A man who apologised to his victim online after raping her has been found guilty.

Tiahleigh Palmer's miserable last months before murder

Beneath the idyllic setting of Palmer's foster home lay a house of lies.

A pillar of the community exposed

A councillor found himself in court getting his penis measured with a wooden ruler.

Māori support for sex abuse victims pitched to council

Māori women need a specific sexual violence support service, a community group says.

'Sinister, abhorrent' child sex offender jailed

A sinister, abhorrent and entitled child sex offender has been jailed for 16 years.

Support worker jailed 11 years for rape of intellectually disabled man

Gerald Albert showed no remorse and continues to deny the offending, says judge.

Editorial: Progress needed on dire sexual crime stats

EDITORIAL: The picture of sexual crime in our corner of supposed paradise is disturbing.

Sex-related complaint at primary school

The Ministry of Education learned of a 'serious allegation' in February.

Top detective: 'I think the system isn't serving our victims well'

Detective Superintendent Tim Anderson said police frustrated at low prosecution rate.

Sex cases vanish: Why thousands of rapists walk free

More sex crimes are being reported to police, but offenders aren't getting to court.

Rape by stepfather began on 11th birthday, court hears

'It was like he wanted me to be pregnant,' woman tells Dunedin rape trial.

Victim advocate on unresolved sex crimes: Police 'absolutely' do their best

"It's about making sure our agencies are truly funded so they can protect our women."

How thousands of rape cases disappeared

For years, police inappropriately classified some rape cases as "K3 - no crime".