CrimeSocial media influencer outed as serial sex offenderThe former socialite had maintained suppression despite having been in prison since 2022.16 Jan 04:03 AM
Entertainment‘Emphatically did not happen’: Neil Gaiman denies assault claims'I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone.'15 Jan 09:14 PM
New Zealand'I don’t have a mum': Girl was disowned after revealing her stepdad’s sexual abuseThe girl's mother chose to stand by her partner, who was jailed for 11 years.15 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho is Neil Gaiman – the author facing sexual assault allegations in NZ?The new sexual assault allegations have halted film and TV adaptations.15 Jan 03:57 AM
New ZealandAuthor Neil Gaiman faces new sexual assault allegations, including alleged abuse of NZ womanMultiple women have spoken to Vulture, detailing experiences with the fantasy author.14 Jan 06:13 AM
New Zealand'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insightSonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.14 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'A blip': Man's defence for indecent assault on waitressA drunk man who groped a waitress has been sentenced to community work.12 Jan 10:43 PM
New Zealand‘No progress’: Notorious rapist Roger Kahui declined paroleRoger Kahui refuses to see a psychologist or engage with rehab programmes behind bars. 10 Jan 03:00 AM
World'Every parent’s biggest fear': US dad kills 'monster' found with his young daughter'This monster ... just appeared in a place where our child should have been safe.'08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFiji police probe alleged sexual assault of Virgin Australia crew memberFiji Government urges caution after alleged attacks in Nadi.02 Jan 07:37 AM
New Zealand'Consent is crucial': Victim of Hamilton teen sex offender speaksHamilton teen's initial prison term was reduced by 60 months due to a range of factors.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand2024's high-profile court stories: Gangs, illegal prostitution and an infamous murderWe look back on serious court cases and a parole hearing with a twist.31 Dec 03:58 PM
New ZealandThe confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold caseA Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.30 Dec 05:00 PM
EducationCall for mandatory child protection training for teachersTeachers are in prime position to notice signs of child abuse.30 Dec 01:57 AM
Entertainment‘It was traumatic’: The scandalous making of Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and JulietOlivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting suffered 'mental anguish and emotional distress'.28 Dec 10:51 PM
EntertainmentHollywood studio Sony Pictures ‘fully and firmly’ supports Blake LivelySAG-AFTRA also condemned the 'starling and troubling allegations' against Justin Baldoni.25 Dec 07:58 PM
OpinionMormon sex abuse scandal: Three things NZ could do now to stop itLawmakers could force change to help protect abused children, says Murray Jones.25 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison deathThe family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.23 Dec 04:00 PM
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
