Entertainment‘Honest, kind, supportive’: Colleen Hoover backs Blake Lively amid lawsuitThe actress has sued Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment.22 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandCommunity fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary schoolCorrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.21 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeFormer iwi leader behind bars for Christmas after jury finds him guilty of indecencyRaniera Tau offered his victim $20,000 to settle the matter outside of court.19 Dec 10:05 PM
WorldA symbol of courage: How Gisele Pelicot stood up to her abusersJudge jails her former husband jailed for 20 years.19 Dec 07:26 PM
New Zealand'I was submitting': Man who choked BDSM partner unconscious in shower sentenced but can't be namedThe man's name suppression will be argued at a hearing next year.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pain and fear': Raped teen tells attacker she wished he'd killed herThe Crown said Raveen Saily had 'warped attitudes around sexual consent'.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRise in salaries beating inflation, and sex crime cold case reopened | NZ Herald News UpdateAdvertised salaries are growing at a faster rate than inflation, and police have reopened a 2004 sex crime cold case. Video / NZ Herald, Getty ImagesWatch16 Dec 07:11 PM
New ZealandKidnapped for days: DNA breakthrough in schoolgirls’ cold casePolice made no arrests over the alleged schoolgirl kidnappings.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild rapist wants court order lifted now that she's a womanParsons abducted and raped a 12-year-old before taking her clothes for cross-dressing.16 Dec 05:04 AM
Crime'What does the word yes mean?' Young woman questioned during indecent assault trialThe then 16-year-old claims she consented out of fear. Sonny Tau was 63 at the time.16 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Significant under-reporting': Call for anti-slavery legislation in NZWoman trafficked as a child urges government action to support survivors in NZ.15 Dec 07:17 PM
EntertainmentGregg Wallace expects to be removed from MasterChef over sexual harassment allegationsWallace, 60, is facing multiple allegations of behaving inappropriately while filming.15 Dec 02:19 AM
CrimeWhy a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencingVictims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.15 Dec 01:00 AM
PoliticsNew family and sexual violence action plan released by GovernmentThe plan details seven key areas of focus.14 Dec 10:30 PM
RugbyKiwi rugby player jailed for French gang rapeThree players jailed for 12 to 14 years over gang rape of student after drunken night out.13 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandMan, 27, paid 13-year-old girl $100 for sex actsHe has been jailed again and will remain on the sex offender register for life.13 Dec 01:40 AM
RugbyFrench prosecutors seek up to 14 years in jail for rugby players in rape trial involving two KiwisThe verdict is expected overnight.12 Dec 07:42 PM
CrimeChristopher Luxon left in the dark about assaultPrime 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.Watch12 Dec 03:53 AM
New ZealandPM left in the dark about assault of women by Vietnamese officialsPolice confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.12 Dec 02:27 AM
New ZealandWhy police can't charge Vietnamese officials despite having 'no doubt' of sex assaultPolice confirmed they were unable to charge the men, but were certain the crime happened.11 Dec 09:02 PM
Crime'Why is he doing this?' Former Ngāpuhi leader accused of assaulting teen on fishing tripRaniera Tau, also also known as Sonny Tau, was 63 at the time. The girl was 16.11 Dec 05:00 AM
Crime'The abuse of that monster': Court hears rage as paedophile's victims demand justiceHunt faces preventative detention; court hears of decades-long pattern of abuse.09 Dec 02:31 AM
New Zealand‘Sexual predator’ teen jailed for raping girl, violating three othersHamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.09 Dec 02:18 AM
New Zealand'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.06 Dec 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Word of God': Destiny Church parents demand answers over 5-year abuse by youth leaderVictims' families believe Destiny Church failed to protect vulnerable boys.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone elseThe girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.06 Dec 05:10 AM
New Zealand'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.04 Dec 07:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland man who secretly filmed girls, women admits dozens of chargesThe hearing occurred at the Auckland District Court today.04 Dec 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Two horrendous days of hell:' Girl's bravery leads to 15 years for kidnapper and rapistPolice say the victim showed 'courage and tenacity' in coming forward.02 Dec 11:44 PM
Rugby'Like thugs': Lawyers clash in high-profile rugby rape trial involving two KiwisFive former Grenoble rugby players on trial for 2017 hotel rape; media excluded.02 Dec 05:42 PM
New Zealand'I'll take the blame': Destiny Church youth leader admits to hundreds of sexual abusesThe disciple abused the victims over five years at a house he shared with his mother.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga man who sexually violated woman after work function namedShe woke in the early hours to a man, who can now be named, 'forcefully' violating her.30 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandGirl confronted church volunteer after learning about sexual abuse at schoolStephen Rolston has been jailed for the 'distressing' abuse which lasted seven years.30 Nov 12:00 AM
OpinionMormon sex abuse scandal: Three things NZ could do now to stop itLawmakers could force change to help protect abused children, says Murray Jones.29 Nov 04:00 PM
