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Rapist jailed for over six years
A man has been jailed for six years and nine months for raping a 13-year-old girl in west Auckland and forcing her to smoke cannabis.
Driving ban reversed for sex attack victim
An Auckland woman's court-imposed driving ban for drink-driving has been overturned because she was escaping a sexual assault at the time.
Dance star tells of sexual abuse ordeal
When Aaron Gilmore told police he had been sexually abused by a woman, the police officer's first response was: "I'm failing to see a crime here."
Victims seek justice against runaway abuser
A former children's home supervisor convicted of sexually abusing a young girl in his care has escaped a jail sentence by fleeing to England.
ACC said rape pain not enough, alleged victim says
Just days after being raped by a stranger, a woman received a letter from ACC saying her pain wasn't enough to deserve counselling, she says.
ACC failing to help most sex abuse victims
Almost 90 per cent of ACC claims for sex abuse counselling have been turned down or held for more information since rule changes last October.
Incest victim forgives father
A woman whose father is accused of imprisoning her for 12 years and fathering her seven children says she forgives him.
Girls of 12 working in 'young red light area', say police
Police are worried by a rise in underage prostitution in downtown Auckland, where girls as young as 12 are selling themselves for sex.
Rise in underage prostitutes working Auckland streets
Police say increasing numbers of girls as young as 12 are working as prostitutes in Auckland's city centre.
Juror's conduct halts sex trial
A sexual abuse trial was aborted after a juror revealed he became aroused while listening to evidence from the alleged victims.
Man found guilty of rape of 13-year-old
A jury fins a 35-year-old man guilty of raping a 13-year-old in west Auckland and forcing her to smoke cannabis.