OpinionWendyl NissenWendyl Nissen: The truth about the Facebook generationThe fact that when the Roast Busters story hit the news my 15-year-old daughter took one look at the television and said "Oh yeah, those guys. Everyone's seen their page."08 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionCatriona MacLennan: Police force fails NZ's women ... againYet again, the message from the NZ Police to New Zealand women is that the police will not protect women by enforcing sexual assault laws, writes Catriona MacLennan.07 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandNo school after allegationsOne of the boys at the centre of the Roast Busters underage sex controversy left school soon after allegations were made about an incident involving a young female student.07 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandRoast Busters' deleted items can be recovered - private investigatorAny Facebook posts, videos, photos and text messages deleted by the Roast Busters group would not stay hidden from the prying eyes of police for long, a private investigator says.07 Nov 06:43 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Roast Busters questions scream for answersThe response was swift and pretty much universal: this was appalling, stomach churning, almost certainly criminal, writes Toby Manhire.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandRoast Busters: IPCA asked to investigateThe Police Minister says she would be "extremely disappointed'' if police had not followed strict protocols when questioning a young complainant in the Roast Busters case.07 Nov 02:20 AM
New ZealandUK sandwich maker switches name'I haven't done anything." A sandwich company owner has been inundated with abuse over the Roast Busters sex scandal - so he's changing the name.06 Nov 06:43 PM
New ZealandAnother radio host in gunAnother RadioLive host has come under fire, this time for an interview with a caller who said she was raped as a 14-year-old.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandSite claims Roast Busters linkPolice have been called after at least one copycat Facebook group appeared following the Roast Busters underage sex scandal.05 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandRoast Busters talk to policeWaitemata police have this afternoon spoken to two alleged members of the 'Roast Buster' group which boasted online about having sex with drunk teenage girls.04 Nov 04:44 AM
New ZealandSeries of intruder incidents in WaikatoHamilton residents are being advised to check their home security following a series of intruder incidents in the east of the city on Sunday.03 Nov 10:46 PM
New ZealandApology over 'Roast Busters' activityOne of the founders of a group calling themselves the Roast Busters has apparently apologised online for his involvement in the group.03 Nov 09:13 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Rape victim may yet get justiceI was incensed this week when I read the story of Jacqui Scott, as indeed were most people when they read of her ordeal.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandEx-principal's sex chargesThe former principal of a Northland Christian school has appeared in court on sex abuse charges involving two young boys more than 40 years ago.30 Oct 09:12 PM
New ZealandTop school linked to rape caseThree teenagers alleged to have been involved in the rape and sexual assault of a young woman are associated with one of New Zealand' most distinguished boys' schools.26 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandIncest case pair namedA woman has taken the bold and unusual step of applying for her name to be made public to expose her adult son who was convicted of rape and incest against her.19 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandSuspects eliminated from Sockburn rape inquiriesA number of suspects have been eliminated from inquiries, as Christchurch police investigate the brutal rape of a young Sockburn mother.18 Oct 12:17 AM
New ZealandTeen charged after Chch double rapeA teenager charged with the rape and abduction of an 11-year-old girl has appeared in court this morning.14 Oct 02:19 AM
WorldElizabeth Smart: 'Nine months of hell''Why didn't I cry out for help? Fear.' Ten years on and in a new book Elizabeth Smart details her ordeal after she was snatched from her bedroom by a crazed preacher.07 Oct 07:37 PM
New ZealandChch rape: Sex offenders interviewedPolice hunting the fluoro-vested intruder who raped a young mother in her Sockburn flat last week are speaking to ex prison inmates and known sex offenders.01 Oct 10:24 PM
New ZealandChristchurch police commend rape victimChristchurch police are commending a rape victim who is recovering from a serious sexual attack in her own home.26 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandRapist talked his way into victim's homeA young woman was raped in her Christchurch home while caring for her 7-month-old baby by a man who talked his way inside, saying he was there to inspect storm damage.26 Sep 03:03 AM
New ZealandCity-wide hunt for alleged rapistA city-wide hunt continued today for a man who police say may have been wearing a high-visibility vest when he raped a woman in her Christchurch home.25 Sep 06:03 AM
WorldRolf Harris will front courtRolf Harris is to front court for the first time after being charged with 13 child sex offences.21 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandTeacher deregistration delay 'necessary'The delay in cancelling convicted paedophile James Parker's teaching registration was necessary to avoid re-traumatising victims, the Teachers Council says.19 Sep 03:34 AM
New ZealandYouth group leader faces extra chargesAn Auckland youth group leader accused of indecently assaulting and grooming boys has been charged with 10 additional counts.15 Sep 01:36 AM
New ZealandCabbies cop flakTaxi drivers were accused of six violent sexual attacks on the public in the past year, a figure described by an industry leader as disturbing.14 Sep 05:30 PM
