New ZealandDiplomat inquiry results 'disappointing'The results of a ministerial inquiry into the case of a Malaysian diplomat who left the country with immunity are "disappointing", Foreign Minister Murray McCully says.16 Dec 03:56 AM
EntertainmentBill Cosby's wife: 'Who is the victim?'Bill Cosby's wife has defended her husband in the face mounting allegations of sexual misconduct and condemned the way he's been portrayed in the media.15 Dec 11:30 PM
WorldWeb pioneer calls for action over inequalitySir Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the world wide web, has called on social networks to do more to tackle gender inequality online.12 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldThe unravelling of a rape storyWhen the call came, a friend, a University of Virginia freshman who earlier said she had a date that evening with a handsome junior from her chemistry class, was in hysterics12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex-abuse spotlight on ex-teacher in NZAn international police inquiry may begin into a retired teacher living in New Zealand who is at the centre of allegations of child abuse at a Tasmanian school in the 1960s.11 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldHarassment surges at ChristmasAlcohol-fuelled Christmas parties lead to a spike in work sexual harassment reports, Australian police say.11 Dec 02:55 AM
New ZealandAbuse claims: Retired teacher defendedThe partner of a retired teacher at the centre of child abuse allegations at a Tasmanian school in the 1960s has defended him today.10 Dec 11:57 PM
WorldAussie teacher accused of abuse living in NZ for 40 yearsA former teacher living in New Zealand has denied a child abuse claim made at an Australian inquiry.10 Dec 06:05 AM
WorldDelhi bans Uber after alleged rapeTaxi-hailing service Uber has been banned in Delhi after one of its drivers allegedly raped a female passenger.08 Dec 08:13 PM
World'Walter Mitty' con artist deportedShe duped Irish and Canadian authorities with horrific tales of being a child sex abuse victim. Now a 26-year-old Aussie is being sent back home.07 Dec 07:43 PM
New ZealandRizalman's bail conditions to stayA former Malaysian High Commission staffer accused of assaulting a Wellington woman at her home has failed in his bid to have his bail conditions relaxed.03 Dec 06:04 PM
WorldHarris abandons appeal against sex convictionsJailed pedophile Rolf Harris has abandoned his push to appeal 12 convictions for sexually assaulting four girls in the United Kingdom.01 Dec 05:56 PM
New Zealand'Brazen' sexual assault in PapakuraA 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a "brazen" daylight attack in Papakura, police say.27 Nov 05:46 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for attempting to violate touristA man who attempted to sexually violate a tourist in Westport in June has been sentenced to four years and eight months in prison, without parole.25 Nov 10:50 PM
New ZealandAir Force Sergeant facing multiple rape chargesAn Air Force Sergeant is accused of more than a decade of sexual offending against five girls, including one who was allegedly bound in a car with a seatbelt and raped.25 Nov 04:51 AM
EntertainmentKind TV 'dad' or serial rapist?Nine years after The Cosby Show star settled out of court with an alleged victim of sexual assault, a string of fresh claims have been made about the 77-year-old comedian's past.18 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandEx-MP tweets name of sex-accusedA complaint has been lodged with police against a former politician who tweeted the name of a prominent Otago man who has permanent name suppression.17 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandShining a light on violenceEvery year 3500 convictions will be recorded against men for assaults on women. The majority of these horrific incidents are preventable.16 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Fame should not protect offenderThe rich, the famous, the powerful, the connected, all know the name of the "prominent New Zealander" charged with indecent assault.15 Nov 11:41 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Let's show Blanc who's bossThis week, the world was introduced to pickup-artist Julien Blanc. He's a guy to whom even Robin Thicke would say, "Whoa. Dude. What the hell?".15 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandForeign student fights off abductorAn overseas student who was grabbed around the neck and dragged towards a car managed to lash out at her attacker to escape.13 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSex assault case: Ambo officer guiltyFormer Waipukurau ambulance officer Christopher Roger King has been found guilty on all charges by a jury at Napier District Court.13 Nov 01:29 AM
New ZealandFormer ambo officer found guilty of sexual assaultA jury is now considering the fate of an former St John officer accused of sexually assaulting four women in the back of his ambulance.12 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandSex-accused on dating siteThe prominent New Zealander granted name suppression over his sexual offending has a profile on an online dating website.08 Nov 07:58 PM
New ZealandRoast Busters: Women protest at stationThree women have bicycle-locked themselves to the Auckland central police station, in protest against the police decision not to prosecute the Roast Busters.06 Nov 06:22 AM
New ZealandResearchers to tackle sex crimeMore than $1 million has been awarded for two new studies that will investigate rape culture in New Zealand - and why few victims are going to the police.04 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Some hope left in sex-case inquiry'I accept," said Police Commissioner Mike Bush, in a classic bit of police-diplo-speak, "the decision not to lay charges will prompt a range of reactions."30 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandPositive change from sex scandalA positive change could emerge from the Roast Busters scandal, a victim advocate says, as the Ministry of Education plans new sex education guidelines for schools.30 Oct 04:00 PM
