'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boy
He was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.
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What it’s like to be young and living on the street in Auckland
From sleeping on a playground slide aged 13 to developing PTSD.
Teacher groomed girl from 12, slept with her at 16, married her at 22
The offending came to light when the woman complained to Australian police.
Man accused of work party sex attack says it never happened
He is accused of sexually violating an intoxicated woman as she slept.
'Bad breath rapist': US fugitive captured after 16 years on the run
The fugitive appeared several times on TV’s 'America’s Most Wanted'.
Mama Hooch rapists will not be deported
The two Australian brothers accused of rape will not be deported when they leave jail.
Victim's horrific half year wait for convicted sex abuser to be sent to prison
Zane De Klerk was convicted of sex offending in November 2023.
'Get the f*** off me': Woman allegedly woke to find man sexually assaulting her after work event
The group had gone to a colleague's home after a day at the races.
Teen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violation
The 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.
Years of complaints over Tauranga school teacher’s actions
A former student has requested a formal inquiry into the actions of Pinky Green.
Sobs as man found guilty of sexually abusing partner's nieces and nephews
The Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.
Charity that housed 'sadistic' murderer loses secrecy bid
Canterbury charity had battled to keep its name secret since the 2022 murder.
Tamaki addresses sexual abuse allegations involving banned disciple
'I had nothing to do with this alleged offender, I don’t even know him' - Brian Tamaki.
Destiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probe
Police have launched an investigation into the 'historical sexual assault allegations'.
'I did not do that, sir': Five cousins say man sexually abused them, including after church
One aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.
'I got used to it' teenage boy says of alleged abuse
The teenage boy is one of five cousins who were allegedly abused by their aunt's partner.
US tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex material
Customs raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.
How to break the cycle of poverty and exploitation
Lift International director hosts talks about modern slavery and human trafficking.
'Pathetic': Cassie's legal team slams Diddy's apology after assault caught on video
The star earlier suggested those who accused him of abuse were just looking for a payday.
Identity of 17yo who raped stranger at knifepoint in Albert Park revealed
His victim fought for the rapist's name to be made public. Now it has.
Forgery, adultery and violence: Every doctor censured in the past five years
Nearly half of the doctors who committed misconduct have name suppression.
'Why can’t you just love me?': Violent man breaks into woman's home, lays out lingerie
Sonny Paul went on to physically and sexually assault his victim.
Infamous murderer loses legal battle over NZ prison sex ban
The convicted child sex offender has challenged rules against sex in the treatment unit.
UK man ordered to leave NZ after raping woman he met on dating app
Once he's finished his sentence, he has three months to pack up and leave.
'So I raped you': Accused rapist caught after three-year search
Thomas Cleary allegedly stalked and raped a US university student in 2013.
Patient complains of sexual assault by nurse, then hears nothing for two years
Patient complained they received no contact or apology for two years.
Mama Hooch sexual assaults: Police receive fresh complaints, survivor not surprised
Police said there had been three more complaints, but could not give details.
'Singled out': Transgender paedophile says prison punished her for inmate relationships
Officials considered her a troublesome inmate. But it wasn't retribution, they insisted.
Nicole McKee: Three Strikes is this Government putting victims first
OPINION: Our message to anyone wanting to avoid a lengthy prison sentence is simple.
Diddy asks judge to dismiss ‘false’ claim he, others raped minor in studio
The lawsuit alleges he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a studio in 2003.
10-year-old Australian boy accused of sexually assaulting tourist
A 23-year-old Italian woman was attacked in Cairns.
Jailed paedophile with 'above average' risk of reoffending released four years early
Matthew Kelly paid a woman to send him a video of herself abusing an infant.
Former All Black Byron Kelleher guilty of domestic violence in France - report
The 47-year-old played 57 tests for New Zealand.
Detective says sex with teen complainant consensual
A teenager claims an detective abused his position to rape her.