New ZealandHow a routine traffic stop exposed a Snapchat rapist who attacked a 13yo Rotorua girlPolice suspicions were raised by the age gap between 13-yr-old girl and older man in car.07 Jul 06:00 PM
Crime'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapistShe struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.28 Jun 11:00 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
New ZealandEx-partner of double killer twice ruled insane alleges 'massive' failure by NZ health system19 May 06:43 PM
New ZealandAlmost half of court-ordered reparations going unpaid, calls for Govt to step in07 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime‘It’s bulls***: Sexually violated teen feels abuser’s mental health given priority05 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
New ZealandPrime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' reportIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.28 Aug 08:52 PM
New ZealandMinister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.28 Aug 06:02 AM
CrimeWatch: Security footage shows tyre iron-wielding men smash dairy, threaten shopkeeperA "hard-working" dairy-owning couple are traumatised after Wednesday evening's incident.18 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandStudent recalls fatal caving trip, describes moment water rose in matter of minutesThe boy's family were grateful his body was returned and thanked the emergency services.10 May 05:55 AM
New Zealand'65 cents a week': Victims of crime owed more than $35m in unpaid reparations over three yearsVictims re-traumatised by reparations payments drip-fed over years.18 Jun 03:00 AM
PoliticsStrictly confidential: Victim Support report on bullying under wrapsReport shared with justice officials but can only be reviewed by a "restricted group".08 Jun 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Hugely significant': Why Budget 2022 is a potential game-changer for 'unseen' victims of crimeMeaningful change on the ground won't be apparent for years, but the funding is a start.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandToo trivial, fear and shame - why only a quarter of victims go to the police for helpBurglary victim: "We are a lot more cautious now".15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRobbers crash car in bid to flee ruthless heistRobbers crash getaway car, leaving them to flee on foot.14 Jan 06:13 AM
