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Former iwi leader behind bars for Christmas after jury finds him guilty of indecency
Raniera Tau offered his victim $20,000 to settle the matter outside of court.
A symbol of courage: How Gisele Pelicot stood up to her abusers
Judge jails her former husband jailed for 20 years.
'Significant under-reporting': Call for anti-slavery legislation in NZ
Woman trafficked as a child urges government action to support survivors in NZ.
Gregg Wallace expects to be removed from MasterChef over sexual harassment allegations
Wallace, 60, is facing multiple allegations of behaving inappropriately while filming.
Why a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencing
Victims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.
New family and sexual violence action plan released by Government
The plan details seven key areas of focus.
Kiwi rugby player jailed for French gang rape
Three players jailed for 12 to 14 years over gang rape of student after drunken night out.
Man, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex acts
He has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.
French prosecutors seek up to 14 years in jail for rugby players in rape trial involving two Kiwis
The verdict is expected overnight.
Christopher Luxon left in the dark about assault
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he only learned that about an alleged indecent assault of two women by members of a visiting Vietnamese delegation this morning.
PM left in the dark about assault of women by Vietnamese officials
Police confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.
Why police can't charge Vietnamese officials despite having 'no doubt' of sex assault
Police confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.
'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing trip
Raniera Tau, also also known as Sonny Tau, was 63 at the time. The girl was 16.
'The abuse of that monster': Court hears rage as paedophile's victims demand justice
Hunt faces preventative detention; court hears of decades-long pattern of abuse.
‘Sexual predator’ teen jailed for raping girl, violating three others
Hamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.
'Crime pays all day': The life and times of a self-proclaimed 'real gangsta' and now convicted rapist
'I just want to get out of here and go back to prison,' he once yelled at the judge.
'Word of God': Destiny Church parents demand answers over 5-year abuse by youth leader
Victims' families believe Destiny Church failed to protect vulnerable boys.
'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone else
The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.
'Sinister': Husband accused of rape fathered three kids with wife's younger sister
'This is a court of law, it’s not a court of morals,' the man's lawyer told a court.
Auckland man who secretly filmed girls, women admits dozens of charges
The hearing occurred at the Auckland District Court today.
'Two horrendous days of hell:' Girl's bravery leads to 15 years for kidnapper and rapist
Police say the victim showed 'courage and tenacity' in coming forward.
'Like thugs': Lawyers clash in high-profile rugby rape trial involving two Kiwis
Five former Grenoble rugby players on trial for 2017 hotel rape; media excluded.
'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abuses
The disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.
Tauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function named
She woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.
Girl confronted church volunteer after learning about sexual abuse at school
Stephen Rolston has been jailed for the 'distressing' abuse which lasted seven years.
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.
Ex-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving students
The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.