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Paedophile politician released
Disgraced former Christian Heritage Party leader Graham Capill has been released on parole, having served three years short of his nine-year conviction for multiple child sex offences.
Outrage at comedian's sex abuse discharge
A sexual abuse expert has criticised a judge who allowed a comedian to walk free from sex charges.
Dangerous intentions: The abused woman's story
Domestic violence, from psychological abuse to beatings, is our biggest problem.
Fears sex attacks will increase during Rugby World Cup
A rape prevention group expects to see an influx of victims seeking support and...
<i>Dita De Boni:</i> Is it ok to be a slut?
As a typical lefty liberal, I defend the right of any woman to walk anywhere at night and be completely unmolested.
Teacher admits abusing 11 of his pupils
Man could take part in restorative justice programme after guilty plea to charges.
SlutWalk comes to New Zealand
Hundreds of people braved the cold in Wellington and Auckland as part of a worldwide protest against the culture of blaming the victim rather than the rapist for attacks on women.
The silent battle: Paralysed boxer tells his story
Abuse, neglect, disability care: words no one wants to see together. In 2006 a flurry of stories about appalling care sparked a Government inquiry. Despite steps to fix the problem, it's happening again.
Amnesty questions Libyan mass rape
Rebels manufactured some atrocity evidence against Gaddafi and his troops, investigators report.
Surviving her private pain in graphic 'Practice' episode
This week's 'Private Practice' was the storyline of a lifetime for actress KaDee Strickland.