New ZealandCall for sex abusers roll to be publicAny register listing the names of convicted paedophiles must have iron-clad security measures to prevent details being leaked to the public, experts say.27 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandSex offender register will need iron-clad security - expertsA register tracking convicted child sex offenders could be introduced by the end of the year.27 Apr 06:34 AM
WorldFBI reveals teacher abused up to 90 boysHarrowing details of the abuse carried out on young boys by a former teacher at a London private school were revealed yesterday.26 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandSex-abuse law faces hurdleA law change to ensure paedophiles convicted of the most serious crimes are not released back on to the streets without monitoring could rely on a future Labour government.22 Apr 04:15 PM
New Zealand'Fifty Shades' case appealA case which could have come from the pages of <i>Fifty Shades of Grey</i> will go to the Court of Appeal next month after a judge stopped it midway through trial.19 Apr 04:15 PM
New Zealand'Beast' loses bid for paroleConvicted sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson has been denied parole, with the Parole Board noting concerns over his release proposal.14 Apr 10:32 PM
New ZealandArrest made after cemetery rapeA 28-year-old chef has appeared in court over an attack on woman in a central Auckland cemetery.14 Apr 12:55 AM
New ZealandSex-change attacker's court pleaA transgender woman convicted of indecency and sex attacks on boys was to be deported - but has been given a chance to stay in NZ to complete her transformation.13 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandSexual-violence inquiry reveals gaps in services and funding shortfallJohn was first referred to sexual violence services aged 12. His mother was schizophrenic and his father, a gang member with a violent history, was in prison.07 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandSex abusers miss out on aid, MPs toldMany adult sex offenders have no options for rehabilitation, sexual violence services say, because there is no funding for treatment of people who are not charged with a crime.02 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandPolice urged to improve victim supportA Government review of police has highlighted the need for victims of crime to be treated better, citing the Roast Busters saga as evidence.21 Feb 04:30 PM
World'I will not be silenced'Dylan Farrow, who claims Woody Allen molested her when she was seven, insists she will not be silenced.08 Feb 09:24 PM
New Zealand$3k paid after sex with young teenA man convicted over having sex with a young teenage girl paid her $3000 toward 'emotional harm' - but a judge decided it wasn't 'buying her off'.05 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan admits attempted abductionA 20-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and the indecent assault of a 6-year-old girl in West Auckland on New Year's Day.03 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandDunedin man guilty of sex offendingA 41-year-old Dunedin man was yesterday found guilty on seven of nine charges alleging sexual offending against three women in 2009, 2010 and 2012.31 Jan 10:13 PM
WorldRolf Harris due back in court for sex chargesRolf Harris is due back in court in March ahead of his trial over multiple alleged historic sex offences.30 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandNZ girls safe after sex ring brokenThree NZ girls have been safeguarded after international raids on a criminal network whose members allegedly share computer pictures and videos of children being sexually abused.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRoast Buster 'not worried''Why would I be worried?' In a Herald exclusive, Roast Buster Beriah Hales says he's not fazed by a police inquiry because there was nothing illegal in his Facebook posts.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandEye on worst child abusersPolice believe thousands of convicted paedophiles are living in communities throughout the country, many of whom are going undetected as they fall off the radar.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAbuse ring bust: 'Timing was crucial'Timing was crucial in the busting of an alleged online child sexual abuse network, New Zealand authorities say.30 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandSchools urged to cut predator riskUrgent action is needed across the school sector after one third of schools were found to be putting students at risk of exposure to sexual predators.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Not rape, we weren't violent'In a case with similarities to the Roast Busters, two teens had sex with a girl who was "almost comatose" from alcohol, but still say it wasn't rape as they were not violent.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSlow Roast Busters progressPolice are giving away few details of the progress they're making on the Roast Busters underage sex investigation - but say they're doing all they can for the alleged victims.22 Jan 10:01 PM
WorldSavile abused 'as many as 1000'The BBC will be plunged into a fresh crisis with a damning review that reveals staff ignored the rape and sexual assault of up to 1000 boys by Jimmy Savile.19 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldHarris denies sex chargesAustralian entertainer Rolf Harris sat quietly in court today, only speaking to deny 12 sex offences dating back to the 1960s.14 Jan 05:08 PM
New ZealandAlleged attacker granted suppressionA West Auckland man accused of an attempted abduction of a 6-year-old girl has appeared in court today, where he was granted temporary name suppression.06 Jan 12:14 AM
