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Openings for Luca Fairgray trial
Crown Prosecutor Rosemary Hayden and Fairgray’s lawyer, Susan Gray, give opening remarkets to court
'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in car
Tairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.
Large fire at former Centrepoint commune overnight
The commune - which was led by convicted sex offender Bert Potter - had a dark history.
Victim ‘horrified’ as court removes abuser from sex offender register
After a 16-year battle for justice, the victim regrets going to authorities.
Jailed Dilworth teacher dies days after compassionate release
Robert Wynward sexually abused eight young boys at the Auckland boarding school.
'I felt like I failed her': Father haunted by preschool daughter's abuse
Judge Marshall said the offending was too serious for anything other than jail.
‘You stole his childhood’: Teen hitchhiker followed to playground and sexually preyed upon
The judge had 'never seen anyone less remorseful' than the offender.
Suppressed details of abuse victims published on Justice website in ‘serious’ privacy breach
A mass audit of thousands of decisions is now under way after the privacy slip-up.
Social media influencer outed as serial sex offender
The former socialite had maintained suppression despite having been in prison since 2022.
‘Emphatically did not happen’: Neil Gaiman denies assault claims
'I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone.'
'I don’t have a mum': Girl was disowned after revealing her stepdad’s sexual abuse
The girl's mother chose to stand by her partner, who was jailed for 11 years.
Who is Neil Gaiman – the author facing sexual assault allegations in NZ?
The new sexual assault allegations have halted film and TV adaptations.
Author Neil Gaiman faces new sexual assault allegations, including alleged abuse of NZ woman
Multiple women have spoken to Vulture, detailing experiences with the fantasy author.
'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insight
Sonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.
'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitress
A drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.
‘No progress’: Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined parole
Roger Kahui refuses to see a psychologist or engage with rehab programmes behind bars.
'Every parent’s biggest fear': US dad kills 'monster' found with his young daughter
'This monster ... just appeared in a place where our child should have been safe.'
Fiji police probe alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia crew member
Fiji Government urges caution after alleged attacks in Nadi.
'Consent is crucial': Victim of Hamilton teen sex offender speaks
Hamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.
2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murder
We look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.
The confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold case
A Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.
Call for mandatory child protection training for teachers
Teachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.
‘It was traumatic’: The scandalous making of Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet
Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting suffered 'mental anguish and emotional distress'.
Hollywood studio Sony Pictures ‘fully and firmly’ supports Blake Lively
SAG-AFTRA also condemned the 'starling and troubling allegations' against Justin Baldoni.
Mormon sex abuse scandal: Three things NZ could do now to stop it
Lawmakers could force change to help protect abused children, says Murray Jones.
'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison death
The family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.
‘Honest, kind, supportive’: Colleen Hoover backs Blake Lively amid lawsuit
The actress has sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment.