New ZealandYou are not to blame - The women speaking out about region's daunting sexual abuse rates'They all blame themselves,' a counsellor says. 'I don’t know how to prevent that.'31 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We need to act now': MP pushes law change on deepfake exploitationLaura McClure says Netsafe receives daily reports from victims of deepfake image abuse.23 Oct 07:38 AM
New ZealandThousands of modern slavery victims estimated in New Zealand, report findsExperts warn New Zealand’s trafficking figures mask thousands of hidden victims.04 Oct 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely terrifying': Advocate fears for victims after EM bail breaches surge18 Sep 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Repeated offending': Woman covertly filmed during sex only learned about videos two years later27 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Never-ending': Victim's battle for reparation from the man who sexually attacked her08 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandHow a routine traffic stop exposed a Snapchat rapist who attacked a 13yo Rotorua girl07 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldHow a psychotic episode led to a brutal schoolboy murder in LondonMonzo claimed he had a personality switch, likening events to movie The Hunger Games.27 Jun 11:15 PM
Crime'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was illThe victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.24 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldAustrian school shooting: Mother saw message too late to stop attackThe gunman sent his mother a farewell video before the attack began.11 Jun 09:49 PM
WorldArmy officer faces court-martial on 43 charges, including rapeFifteen women are expected to testify against him, sharing detailed abuse accounts.10 Jun 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOur 'most under-reported crime’'If you ask a male whether they’ve been sexually abused, they’ll say no.'06 Jun 06:00 PM
CrimeMan charged with murder of 3-year-old girl in KaikoheThe man will appear in Kaikohe District Court on Monday.25 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandEx-partner of double killer twice ruled insane alleges 'massive' failure by NZ health systemA review of his mental health care is currently in progress.19 May 06:43 PM
New ZealandAlmost half of court-ordered reparations going unpaid, calls for Govt to step inAdvocates fear lack of accountability over reparation is causing victims additional harm.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime‘It’s bulls***: Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priorityTeen had to wait almost three years to face him in court.05 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Sick, monstrous desires’: Sexual blackmail victim confronts religious leader'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree arrested for murder, arson of elderly man in Stokes ValleyThree men were arrested for murder and arson in Stokes Valley.19 Mar 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why victim’s veto on name suppression is a bad ideaEDITORIAL: Name suppression used too widely but letting victims decide is a mistake.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGovt ignored advice on giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on name suppressionDocuments show multiple groups opposed the changes, raising 'strong concerns'.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOwed nearly $150k: Rotorua crime victims believe reparation payments an 'absolute joke'Nearly $4.6m in fines and reparation is owed by Rotorua offenders.10 Feb 08:16 PM
CrimeWhy a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencingVictims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.15 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandStudy finds victim-blaming rampant in NZ: 52% respondents say deters crime reportingMore than half said it would deter them from reporting future crimes.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand12-year high: The region catching 50+ drink drivers a weekPolice are shocked by how severely intoxicated some drivers are.03 Jun 05:05 PM
RoyalsVictim Support volunteer honoured for making a differenceShe volunteers 30 hours a week on top of her fulltime job.02 Jun 05:02 PM
New ZealandMother of baby taken when her car was stolen handed $200 billHer car was stolen from Waitara, Taranaki, on Friday. Her baby was dumped on roadside.15 May 05:23 PM
New ZealandVictim Support worker 'bragging' about smacking his children at Destiny Church talkThe worker's comments were filmed during a talk at Destiny Church.04 Apr 12:43 AM
New Zealand'Run by the women of NZ': Handbag appeal in Grace Millane's memory calls on local communityThe campaign looks to help abused women in memory of the murdered tourist.21 Feb 11:41 PM
New ZealandShoppers and staff at busy mall traumatised after man's death'It took a while to process what had happened and it still doesn’t feel real.'21 Feb 02:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCorrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail braceletsCorrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.01 Oct 09:43 PM