New ZealandSexually assaulted while on work breakA Napier woman was dragged from her car and sexually assaulted while on a break near her work in Ahururi last night.28 Aug 11:13 PM
New ZealandElection 2014: Laying down the lawIn the latest Herald policy series, we put the election spotlight on the parties' plans for law and order.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOz extradition battleJustice Minister Judith Collins has approved the extradition of a former Catholic brother to Australia to face child-sex charges.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman punched in assault at uniWaikato University staff hope security footage will help police track a man who attacked a young woman in broad daylight at the Hamilton campus yesterday.23 Aug 09:27 PM
New ZealandIncurable brain disease hits ShiptonFormer cop and convicted rapist Brad Shipton has a rare and aggressive form of dementia.23 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldCliff in limbo as raid criticism growsThe police inquiry into Sir Cliff Richard came under mounting criticism after Dominic Grieve called its handling of the case "odd" and "very questionable".17 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldFresh leads for UK copsPolice say several people have "provided information" after the Berkshire apartment of singer Sir Cliff Richard was searched in connection with an alleged historical sex offence.16 Aug 07:56 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Shame on the predatorsA couple of years ago, I was out in the early hours of the morning after I'd MCed a conference.16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKim Workman: Forget sex offender register - focus must be on preventionKim Workman writes: The Cabinet's agreement to establish a child sex offenders' register, but to limit it to government agency access, is a cautious step in a dangerous direction.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex offenders register signed offNew Zealand's first sex offender register has been signed off by Cabinet, but will only be available to agencies and not the general public.04 Aug 02:35 AM
New ZealandWife's name aids escape from e-braceletAn accused child rapist is one of a growing number of people able to flee criminal charges after cutting off their electronic bracelets.03 Aug 03:35 AM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Justice demands diplomatic opennessMalaysian diplomat Muhammad Rizalman bin Ismail was initially scheduled to return to this country almost a month ago to face charges of burglary and assault with intent to rape Tania Billingsley.02 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSex offender jailed for assaults on boysConvicted sex offender Alan Rubick was highly manipulative and skilled at identifying young vulnerable boys, the High Court at Wanganui was told.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex pest GP fights to keep name secretA GP who visited a female patient at her work, pulled down his pants and asked for oral sex is fighting to keep his name suppressed.31 Jul 04:50 AM
OpinionRodney Hide: Predator hiding in clear sightI was wrong when I claimed that leading politicians knew the name of the "prominent" New Zealander hiding behind name suppression. David Cunliffe did not.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents' concerns ignored by schoolAn Auckland school failed to act on concerns raised by two teenage students who felt unsafe around their teacher - six years before he was arrested for sexually grooming one of them and other underage girls.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher's depravity lost in systemFailure to pass on information at school’s management level was critical to the overlooking of allegations made by students.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan convicted for child porn on phoneEvidence from a cell phone has been used for the first time to convict a person of possession and making a copy of objectionable material.25 Jul 09:00 AM
New ZealandDiplomat case: Key under firePrime Minister John Key has come under fire for refusing to apologise to the victim of an alleged sex attack involving a Malaysian diplomat.21 Jul 08:17 PM
New ZealandNo apology from PMJohn Key will not personally apologise to the victim of an alleged sexual attack involving a Malaysian diplomat after she accused him of appearing bored with her case.21 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandTop lawyer slams rape case reformProposed "vote-winning" law changes relating to criminal justice reform of rape cases could result in more innocent people being sent to prison.20 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Rape culture protects predatorsI have reluctantly concluded that NZ does suffer a rape culture. Men can commit sex crimes and get away with it, writes Rodney Hide.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrutal assault on teenA 16-year-old girl was picked up off an Auckland street and sexually and physically assaulted for three hours, police say.18 Jul 04:32 AM
OpinionPatricia Greig: She might not be right - why bloke culture fuels abuseThe Labour leader apologised for being a man and the lid came off a sizeable can of worms, writes Patricia Greig.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSchool counsellor on sex chargeNorthland has been rocked by another alleged sexual crime committed by an employee at one of the area's schools.14 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: Forget Rolf, Maggie. We have our own sexual predator to name and shameThe Rolf Harris convictions have left people puzzled: how did he get away with it for so long?13 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandMalaysia to pay for return fareThe diplomat who left New Zealand after being charged with sexually assaulting a woman will be brought back at Malaysia's expense.12 Jul 10:50 PM
