Why a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencing
Victims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.
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New family and sexual violence action plan released by Government
The plan details seven key areas of focus.
Kiwi rugby player jailed for French gang rape
Three players jailed for 12 to 14 years over gang rape of student after drunken night out.
Man, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex acts
He has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.
French prosecutors seek up to 14 years in jail for rugby players in rape trial involving two Kiwis
The verdict is expected overnight.
Christopher Luxon left in the dark about assault
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he only learned that about an alleged indecent assault of two women by members of a visiting Vietnamese delegation this morning.
PM left in the dark about assault of women by Vietnamese officials
Police confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.
Why police can't charge Vietnamese officials despite having 'no doubt' of sex assault
Police confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.
'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing trip
Raniera Tau, also also known as Sonny Tau, was 63 at the time. The girl was 16.
'The abuse of that monster': Court hears rage as paedophile's victims demand justice
Hunt faces preventative detention; court hears of decades-long pattern of abuse.
‘Sexual predator’ teen jailed for raping girl, violating three others
Hamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.
'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist
'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.
'Word of God': Destiny Church parents demand answers over 5-year abuse by youth leader
Victims' families believe Destiny Church failed to protect vulnerable boys.
'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone else
The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.
'Sinister': Husband accused of rape fathered three kids with wife's younger sister
'This is a court of law, it’s not a court of morals,' the man's lawyer told a court.
Auckland man who secretly filmed girls, women admits dozens of charges
The hearing occurred at the Auckland District Court today.
'Two horrendous days of hell:' Girl's bravery leads to 15 years for kidnapper and rapist
Police say the victim showed 'courage and tenacity' in coming forward.
'Like thugs': Lawyers clash in high-profile rugby rape trial involving two Kiwis
Five former Grenoble rugby players on trial for 2017 hotel rape; media excluded.
'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abuses
The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.
Tauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function named
She woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.
Girl confronted church volunteer after learning about sexual abuse at school
Stephen Rolston has been jailed for the 'distressing' abuse which lasted seven years.
Mormon sex abuse scandal: Three things NZ could do now to stop it
Lawmakers could force change to help protect abused children, says Murray Jones.
Ex-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving students
The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.
Uber and Bolt unveil women-only service in Paris
Sexual assault or harassment claims against drivers prompt change.
‘Demonic acts’: Family's torment revealed as victims face their abusive father
'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.
'You are mental, you bastard': Exes clash over wedding details during abuse trial
The judge called a short adjournment to allow the woman to compose herself.
Asian survivors of sexual violence detail struggles
Young Asian survivors face multiple barriers when seeking help, a report finds.
Father raped and beat his children, then left his $700k in assets to another family
Now the siblings have turned to the country's final court of appeal for access.
‘Mr Everyman’: The 50 others accused in France’s mass rape trial
New York Times: They're aged from 27 to 74. Most had jobs. Two-thirds have children.
Maximum term sought in French rape trial for husband who drugged wife
Dominique Pelicot has been on trial for orchestrating the mass rape of his wife.
'Unmasking monsters': Meet the Customs team intercepting child sex abuse material
New documentary goes inside the elite Customs team investigating child sex material in NZ.
Lord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girl
He was also added to the child sex offender register.
Disgraced property developer jailed after undercover child sexual grooming bust
He was caught trying to trade gift vouchers for sex with a 14yo, police say.
Fresh sex abuse claims against ex-staffer at Christchurch boarding school
Investigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.