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Star status hid dark side

Entertainer Rolf Harris used his untouchable reputation to conceal a string of shocking assaults on children and young women, it was claimed at his trial.

'Where he should be'

A teacher charged with sex crimes against teenage girls has been jailed for more than nine years - and his former boss says prison is "where he deserves to be".

Harris used fame to abuse, court hears

Rolf Harris used his fame as a children's entertainer to approach young girls and then abuse them over a number of decades, a London court has been told.

Teacher charged with sex crimes jailed

An Auckland teacher charged with sex crimes against teenage girls has been jailed. Damian Christopher Gillard was sentenced to nine years and five months prison today.

'If I had to do it again, I'd kill more'

A white supremacist couple who carried out a plan to kill a registered sex offender and his wife kissed, smiled and shouted during their sentencing in court.

Gang rape victim to be caned in public

An Indonesian woman who was brutally gang-raped as a punishment for having an affair with a married man could be caned in public for breaking religious laws.

NZ link to Rolf Harris' sex assault trial

Evidence in Rolf Harris' indecent assault trial will include 'events in Australia and New Zealand' the judge at his London trial has warned.

Letter made victim feel 'worthless'

The chairman of a school board has accused victims of historic sex crimes of exploiting their abuse as an 'excuse' for difficulties in later life.

Roast Busters information to undergo legal review - police

'Fifty Shades' case appeal

A case which could have come from the pages of <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i> will go to the Court of Appeal next month after a judge stopped it midway through trial.

Louise Nicholas makes emotional plea over rape victim support

'Beast' loses bid for parole

Convicted sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson has been denied parole, with the Parole Board noting concerns over his release proposal.

Arrest made after cemetery rape

A 28-year-old chef has appeared in court over an attack on woman in a central Auckland cemetery.

Sex-change attacker's court plea

A transgender woman convicted of indecency and sex attacks on boys was to be deported - but has been given a chance to stay in NZ to complete her transformation.

Sexual-violence inquiry reveals gaps in services and funding shortfall

John was first referred to sexual violence services aged 12. His mother was schizophrenic and his father, a gang member with a violent history, was in prison.

Sex abusers miss out on aid, MPs told

Many adult sex offenders have no options for rehabilitation, sexual violence services say, because there is no funding for treatment of people who are not charged with a crime.

CCTV images released of alleged attacker

Police urged to improve victim support

A Government review of police has highlighted the need for victims of crime to be treated better, citing the Roast Busters saga as evidence.