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Cheerleader tells of coach's abuse
An exhausted cheerleader lay down on the gym mats after a lengthy training session and was sexually abused by her coach, a court has heard.
Cheerleading coach denies sex charges
A cheerleading coach bought two 14-year-olds a bottle of vodka before sexually abusing one of them in the back seat of his car, a court has heard.
Teacher in court on 72 abuse charges
A Far North teacher who abused young boys will make another appearance in court today.
Rapist under siege for second day
A siege involving convicted rapist Antonio Loguancio at a home in Melbourne is continuing into the second day.
Female teens attacked in Christchurch
Christchurch police are investigating two unrelated attacks on women over the weekend which they say appear to be sexually motivated.
Police bring home rape accused
A man accused of rape, who left New Zealand after obtaining a new passport while dressed as a woman, has been extradited after nearly eight years on the run.
Second charge after sexual assault on girl
A second charge has been laid against a 20-year-old Invercargill man in relation to the sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl in the sand dunes of Invercargill's Oreti Beach earlier this month.
Name accused, pleads father
The father of a teenage girl, allegedly plied with drugs then repeatedly raped by a former businessman, is demanding the high-profile man be named.
Anger rises over preacher's release
A "celebrity" Saudi preacher accused of raping and torturing his 5-year-old daughter to death has been released from custody after agreeing to pay "blood money".
Man arrested over sex assault
A man has been arrested over a sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl at a South Island beach at the weekend.
Sex assault on young girl at beach
Police are seeking witnesses to a sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl just 50m from the main entrance of a popular Southland beach.
Young girl assaulted
An 8-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the sand dunes of Oreti Beach in Southland near where a large number of people were present.
Court slip up led to escape
A man who was due to go on trial for sexual abuse was able to skip the country because a court staff member forgot to inform Internal Affairs of his bail conditions.
Teen suspect in sex attack on UK tourist
Child Youth and Family are supporting a teenager charged with a violent sex attack on a tourist visiting Waiheke Island.
Pastor's photos 'disgusting'
A Kaitaia pastor has been sentenced to nine months' home detention for what one of his victims called a "disgusting habit" of taking photos up women's skirts.
Indian spiritual leader: victim to blame
An Indian spiritual leader has sparked outcry by claiming the student raped and murdered in New Delhi was partly responsible for what happened.
Two rape accused offer to testify for state
Two of the men allegedly involved in the rape and murder of an Indian medical student have said they are ready to turn state's witnesses.
Police flooded with information
Nelson police have been flooded with information from members of the public following a violent rape on New Year's Day.
Alcohol blamed for CBD attacks
Serious violent and sexual assaults have spiked over the Christmas period in Auckland's CBD - and police say alcohol is to blame.
Man jailed for sex attack
A Tongan overstayer who raped a 17-year-old stranger in a Rotorua park has been jailed for more than eight years.