Crime'Toxic misogynistic attitude': Rapist claps from dock at end of victim's statementThe victim described Jordan Tegus as 'an evil, rotten person, without a heart and soul'.30 Mar 05:03 AM
New ZealandPolice looking for man 'approaching' young children in WellingtonSeveral instances of a man approaching children have been reported to Wellington police.30 Mar 04:35 AM
Crime'Trusted him completely': Caregiver sexually abused intellectually disabled teenZeak Smith was supposed to help the girl thrive. He instead exploited her vulnerabilities.29 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand'May God's plan for your life come to fruition': Rapist's court prayer retraumatises victim29 Mar 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A sadistic and cruel man': Family torn apart by stepfather's physical, sexual violence on kids27 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Anglican priest Jonathan Kirkpatrick sexually violated teen at Canterbury bach26 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandShould man who raped woman when he was 15 be sentenced as a youth or adult?24 Mar 06:00 AM
EntertainmentBill Cosby ordered to pay $32.4m over sex abuse claimA California jury found Bill Cosby liable for drugging and raping Donna Motsinger.23 Mar 10:31 PM
WorldDefence seeks acquittal for Norway princess' son for alleged rapesMarius Hoiby faces 40 charges after police found images on his phone and laptop.19 Mar 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Regressive attitudes towards gender and sex rear their ugly headsOPINION: The abandonment of a trial suggests NZ still needs an attitude adjustment. 19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandA grandmother left a window open so her granddaughter's abuser could come inThe man, in his 20s, would climb in through a window to have a sex with the pre-teen girl.19 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDilworth abuse survivor says $90,000 redress offer ‘insultingly small’He says the offer devalues decades of trauma and loss.19 Mar 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Frightening reality of stalking': New series exposes Kiwi women's harrowing ordeals Jazz Thornton, Nortessa Montgomerie and Zeni Gibson share their personal stories.18 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentUS actor Kevin Spacey avoids new trial with court settlementThe three claimants alleged abuse between 2000 and 2015 at London's Old Vic.18 Mar 09:01 PM
WorldSeven-year term sought for Norway princess’ son for alleged rapesOne alleged attack occurred in the crown prince couple's home basement.18 Mar 06:03 PM
New ZealandVictims horrified as child sex offender returns to small village days after sentence endsTwo days after his sentence ended, James Skelton returned to Hahei.17 Mar 09:23 PM
New Zealand'Fit and proper?': Struck-off lawyer who married murderer wants to practise law againThis is not the first time Davina Reid has tried to be reinstated as a lawyer. 17 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldUK nursery worker who raped children jailed for 24 yearsNathan Bennett abused five boys aged 2 and 3 at a Bristol nursery.16 Mar 05:20 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 ZealandParliament report warns young people harmed by rough sex may be sexual assault victimsMPs heard teens arrived with rough sex injuries yet didn't realise they'd been assaulted.15 Mar 03:41 AM
WorldDisgraced UK TV star found dead in prison cellJohn Alford, born John Shannon, first found fame in the ITV drama London's Burning.15 Mar 02:44 AM
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
New Zealand‘I carried the silence for decades’: State care survivor speaks out after years of delaysShane Kereama filed his historic abuse claim in July 2018 and is still awaiting redress.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Sick and dangerous' teacher aide jailed for sexual abuse of girlsEarly victim, now an adult, apologises to girls who were abused after her.13 Mar 12:21 AM
WorldEpstein confessed to being a father, documents revealEpstein's brother has long insisted the disgraced financier never had a child.12 Mar 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics eraOPINION: Hopefully there are some valuable lessons from the Covid report, a reader says.11 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentInside Weinstein's life at Rikers: Assault claim, isolation and cancer diagnosisThe 73-year-old is awaiting a retrial while being held at Rikers Island jail.11 Mar 05:01 AM
Lifestyle'You are not alone': Queen Camilla urges abuse survivors to end culture of silenceShe wore a 'Shame Must Change Sides' badge from survivor Gisèle Pelicot.11 Mar 02:47 AM
LifestylePrincesses Beatrice and Eugenie urged to step back amid new Epstein scrutinyThey are reportedly keen to "hold on to their royal status" despite the scandals.11 Mar 02:00 AM
World'Titanic' statue of Trump and Epstein draws praise, scornIt is the third Trump-Epstein installation on Washington’s National Mall.10 Mar 10:56 PM
