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Union opens abuse inquiry

Probe into what teachers' group knew about paedophile and damning email.

Champ's suspension a 'huge relief '

A NZ woman who alleges she was sexually abused by a tennis champ 33 years ago says it's a "huge relief" he has been suspended from the Tennis Hall of Fame.

Principal 'vilified' for suspecting paedophile

In the shadow of evil

Too drunk to remember sex assaults

Police are having to shelve sexual assault complaints because witnesses are too drunk to remember the details.

Sarah Joseph: Clash of rights in confession move

Child sex abuse scandals prompt recommendation priests reveal information to police.

Sex offender shows 'no remorse'

A sexual assault victim faced her attacker in court and described how his "depravity" had robbed her of her childhood.

Teacher facing more abuse charges

Sex offender awarded $1000 in costs

One of New Zealand's most notorious sex offenders has been awarded $1000 in costs after a failed attempt to sue the Corrections Department.

Filipino police arrest child sex offender from Timaru

Reports Kiwi arrested in Philippines

Tourists attacked in park: police

Detectives censured

RWC sex: drunken and risky

Kids are no longer safe at home

Would-be rapist uses 'no missus' excuse

A man who assaulted a woman with the intention of raping her told police he did it because he could not get a "missus", a court has been told.