LifestyleAli Mau: The words that could change a sexual assault survivor’s lifeA seemingly innocent reaction could stop someone from ever speaking out again.23 Oct 07:00 PM
Crime'I'm grieving the loss of you'. Daughter tells jailed father she still loves him despite abuseThe girl slept in two pairs of underwear and pyjama pants when she stayed with her father.21 Oct 05:00 AM
Crime'You are ugly, right to the core': Three survivors confront abuser in courtBarry Capill closed his eyes and hung his head in the dock while being jailed today.20 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPolitics'Forgotten': Police failed to contact vulnerable victims in 25% of cases11 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'Desire to punish her': Man torched ex-partner's house, forcing her to leap from third floor11 Sep 05:00 AM
EntertainmentFormer Doctor Who actor charged with sex offencesNoel Clarke is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21.09 Sep 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Chambers, KCWould you put your raped child through a New Zealand trial?OPINION: Sexual abuse trials are failing victims and justice.30 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'One day is too long': Victims wait days for protection orders to be servedTemporary protection order delays leave victims and children in limbo.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He was a dictator': Mother of Marokopa children speaks out about her relationship with Tom PhillipsShe says Phillips controlled finances, friends and access to vehicle keys.31 Jul 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You haven't broken me': Woman confronts ex who shared intimate videoBrent Walker was sentenced to 10 months' home detention for various charges.20 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldTrump pays $6m to writer for assault, defamationTrump still faces a separate US$83.3m defamation payout to Carroll.14 Jul 06:09 PM
New Zealand'Not as untouchable as you think': Victim tells man jailed for sex assaults on five young womenCrown: Connor Rhodes was "someone who was going to do what he wanted, no matter what".27 Jun 10:00 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYDeculting New Zealand: Cult survivors form secret support groups | Ryan Bridge TODAYDecult director Anke Richter says the support groups help survivors reclaim their lives. Video | Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch18 Mar 07:38 PM
CrimeJudge aborts trial after jury questions complainant's sex lifeJurors asked if her underwear was typical daily style or 'only for special occasions'.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I will forget you, but never forgive': Victim faces abuser in courtNeil Robert Wallace was described in court as a 'predator who hid in plain sight'.14 Mar 11:00 PM
World'The Witch': UK mother of 10 jailed for keeping 'house slave' for 25 yearsAmanda Wixon, 56, kept the woman captive in her Tewksbury home from 1995.12 Mar 05:49 PM
New ZealandSurf Life Saving strips convicted sex offender Tim Jago of honours, awards and life membershipHe was jailed for two years and six months in 2024 and lost an appeal.10 Mar 03:20 AM
WorldMan who severed girlfriend's spine after she threatened to leave him jailed for 16 yearsTrudi Burgess has been left paralysed and in need of around-the-clock care.27 Feb 11:42 PM
New ZealandSecond priest at St Bede’s College was accused of sexual abuse by three complainantsCurrent rector Jon McDowall says the allegations are distressing and unacceptable.17 Feb 06:59 PM
New Zealand'Feared for her life': Man beat woman, threatened to kill her with a shard of glassVictim tried defending herself by hitting Wells multiple times with a portable speaker.29 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandParolee wearing a GPS tracker burgled woman's home while she was sick in bedEthon Baker-Cleveland then went on to attack a prison officer while awaiting sentencing.28 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolice renew hunt for man after 'coward's punch' at Arrowtown weddingThe man is thought to have been at the Arrowtown Bowls Club wedding.13 Jan 06:17 AM
New Zealand‘One part terrified, one part really angry’: Assault victim’s anger over health hackHackers are demanding US$60,000 or they say they will leak 400,000 files.06 Jan 05:10 PM
KahuDavid Seymour supports grieving mum’s petition for tougher prison sentencesSonya Oakes is grieving her twin son Eru (29) who was shot in his home last month03 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark Foundation urges consent law overhaul and deepfake ban amid assault crisisNearly one in four NZ adults report having experienced a sexual assault in their lifetime.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally unacceptable:' Dead man's sister told off by judge for reading pre-approved statementThe judge then made the rare move of not letting Paula Beilby back into the courtroom.29 Nov 09:18 PM
KahuPain into purpose: Mother launches petition after son's shooting deathEru was 29 with a partner, two children, and four brothers - including a twin.28 Nov 12:47 AM
New Zealand'We sweep s**t under the carpet': Eight sexual abuse victims on how to speak out'There should be billboards of this kind of support up in every school.'21 Nov 05:00 PM