KahuInternal Affairs signs MoU to further protect children in schools from potential child abusersInformation on child sex claims to be shared more widely with school authorities.23 Oct 06:12 PM
New Zealand'You can get over this' – Ex-Mormons describe how NZ church protected abusers, not victimsBishops played a crucial role, the Heaven's Helpline podcast discovers.23 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeGym coach jailed for sexually abusing children admits he's 'now in the right place'But, a judge says his refusal to identify some victims is relevant to gauging his remorse.23 Oct 01:30 AM
WorldEx-CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch accused of trafficking, sexually exploiting young menThe men are accused of recruiting and exploiting men at parties hosted by the former CEO.22 Oct 10:40 PM
New ZealandMix of verdicts in Tauranga rape trial for RSE workersBut a second man was acquitted of raping her at the end of the 2020 picking season.19 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessACC sets aside $3.6b for 100,000 childhood abuse survivorsACC puts $3.6 billion aside, as it prepares to significantly expand its cover.18 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAbuse in care trial aborted for former staff at South Auckland boys’ home after one dayAllegations included sexual abuse, physical abuse and forced fights between children.18 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandFormer boarding school staffer facing historical sex offences involving pupilsInvestigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.17 Oct 08:47 PM
CrimeDisturbing abuse claims surface in South Auckland boys' home trialThe Crown has alleged graphic sexual and physical violence.17 Oct 06:42 AM
New ZealandEx-student catches teacher trying to send sexually explicit images and videos to teensThe teacher reported himself to police after being spoken to by a school colleague.17 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandCampaign says ‘no’ to violence against women and girls16 influential people from across Aotearoa are contributing videos to the campaign.16 Oct 09:48 PM
New Zealand'You are commanded to marry me’: How a Kiwi Mormon bride was trapped into an abusive marriageCaroline didn't want to marry her husband but he told her the Holy Ghost had spoken.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHelpline set up 'to protect victims' of abuse, says Mormon churchThe church's full response to claims of a cover-up in the Heaven's Helpline podcast.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandProphecy, polygamy, and basketball - a brief history of the Mormon church in NZA church that began in the US had huge success with Māori followers.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'If they cry, they buy' – inside the Mormon church in New ZealandEpisode one in a six-part podcast investigation into one of the world's richest churches.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'You think you're the only one': How a wealthy church shielded abusers from the lawListen now to Heaven's Helpline - a six-part investigation into the Mormon church in NZ.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJury to decide: Rape or regretted one-night stand with two men?'Flirtation or clothing doesn't mean consent; assess all evidence,' judge warns jury.16 Oct 04:44 AM
New ZealandLove messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant saysThe man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.16 Oct 03:50 AM
New Zealand'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's motherThe man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.15 Oct 11:00 PM
World'Every parent's biggest fear': Dad kills 'monster' he found with his young daughter'This monster... just appeared in a place where our child should have been safe'14 Oct 10:53 PM
EntertainmentDiddy hit with six more sexual assault lawsuits, total rises to 18Alleged sexual attacks took place at photo shoots, industry parties and 'white parties'.14 Oct 07:46 PM
EntertainmentRock legend says he owes his career to 'predatory' mentor'Nobody was really surprised.'13 Oct 10:36 PM
RoyalsBuckingham Palace ‘let down Prince Andrew’ in handling of sex abuse allegationsA friend of the Duke of York says it was a mistake not to publicly address the facts.13 Oct 02:14 AM
New Zealand'You broke my family': Son's words to father who sexually abused him for 7 yearsThe dad coached his young son and friend to perform sexual acts in front of him.12 Oct 01:00 AM
Entertainment‘Too scared to tell’: R Kelly’s daughter alleges he sexually abused her'I didn’t even want to believe that it happened,' says Buku Abi.11 Oct 09:16 PM
EntertainmentThe Menendez brothers are back, but very little has changedOpinion: The fantasy driving the true crime glut is that we’re different now. We’re not.11 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I can’t remember': Rape complainant's memory under scrutiny in seasonal workers' trialAfter struggling to piece together night's events, woman says she knows she said 'no'.11 Oct 07:00 AM
EntertainmentRapper no longer performing at Auckland festival amid rape chargesThe rapper has to remain in West Australia.11 Oct 02:58 AM
New ZealandYoung Kiwi woman drugged, sexually assaulted during Indonesian holidayThe woman, 23, has warned female travellers not to travel alone and not accept drinks.10 Oct 09:17 PM
EntertainmentDiddy appears in court as judge sets trial dateAuthorities are trying to decrypt 100 electronic devices seized at Diddy's residences.10 Oct 09:05 PM
EntertainmentBritish rapper charged with rape in Australia ahead of NZ performancePolice allege he assaulted a woman in his Perth hotel room.10 Oct 08:23 PM
EntertainmentWill Diddy be released from jail ahead of his trial?The music mogul's attorneys have filed a second appeal calling for the star's release.09 Oct 09:21 PM
New Zealand'I got out, and I ran': Woman allegedly raped by RSE workers escapes out windowShe claims they raped her in separate rooms of a property housing seasonal workers.09 Oct 05:00 AM