New ZealandMan accused of sex with minor jumped out of window and hid from police, jury toldLuca Fairgray's lawyer says he panicked when he saw police speaking to his father.28 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandFormer airwoman abused by her boss fails in bid for compensation from RNZAFCourt sympathises with abuse victim, but says exemplary damages claim cannot be justified.28 Jan 12:59 AM
Entertainment‘No longer publishing’: Gaiman dropped after sex assault claimsDark Horse Comics cancelled projects with the fantasy writer amid the accusations.27 Jan 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Miracle': Child abuse prevention programme expands after funding boostThe Wright Family Foundation will fund Tautoko Mai for the next three years.25 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCrime'New epidemic': AI-generated child sex abuse pics found in NZCustoms warns it is taking action and has several cases before the courts.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I am 15': Man who had sex with 13yo allegedly lied about his age while procuring abortionA nurse said the then-20-year-old told her 'Yes, I am 15'.24 Jan 03:44 AM
Crime‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with studentThe offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.24 Jan 01:35 AM
EntertainmentChris Brown sues Warner Bros Discovery for $880mThe singer claims a 2024 documentary labelled him a ‘serial rapist’.23 Jan 09:48 PM
New ZealandStepdad gave young girl lollypops in exchange for silence about ongoing abuseThe man has now been jailed for 'hundreds' of indecent assaults he inflicted on her.22 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandLuca Fairgray trial: Openings for Luca Fairgray trialCrown prosecutor Rosemary Hayden and Luca Fairgray’s lawyer, Susan Gray, give their opening remarks to the court.Watch22 Jan 12:12 AM
Crime'He knew I was scared': Man allegedly raped teen after locking her in carTairone Walker denies being with the girl, saying he instead spent the night at home.21 Jan 05:36 AM
New ZealandLawyer for man accused of sex with 13yo says jury needs to consider his ADHD, AutismBoth the complainant and defendant in the case are neurodiverse.21 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandFormer Gloriavale members dismiss leaders' apology as insincereApology called 'completely disingenuous' and a 'box-ticking exercise'.20 Jan 06:54 PM
Entertainment‘Revoltingly false’: Actor-director’s team slams Blake Lively over sex claimsLively’s team called Baldoni’s lawsuit 'another chapter in the abuser playbook'.20 Jan 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Profound sorrow': Gloriavale leader offers public apology for abuse at secretive sectGloriavale's Overseeing Shepherd delivers public apology demanded by Royal Commission.19 Jan 05:54 AM
New Zealand'It is sickening and they are evil': A teenage pack-rape survivor speaks outThree men raped her. She was in pain, felt powerless, 'frozen' and too afraid to resist.18 Jan 10:15 PM
New Zealand'I was a mess': Sisters reveal what it's really like to confront sex abuser in court'I’ve grown my wings... like I'm free and I feel really good that it’s all now out there.'18 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandLarge fire at former Centrepoint commune overnightThe commune - which was led by convicted sex offender Bert Potter - had a dark history.17 Jan 06:34 PM
New ZealandVictim ‘horrified’ as court removes abuser from sex offender registerAfter a 16-year battle for justice, the victim regrets going to authorities. 17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandJailed Dilworth teacher dies days after compassionate releaseRobert Wynward sexually abused eight young boys at the Auckland boarding school.17 Jan 05:28 AM
New Zealand'I felt like I failed her': Father haunted by preschool daughter's abuseJudge Marshall said the offending was too serious for anything other than jail.16 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘You stole his childhood’: Teen hitchhiker followed to playground and sexually preyed uponThe judge had 'never seen anyone less remorseful' than the offender.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuppressed details of abuse victims published on Justice website in ‘serious’ privacy breachA mass audit of thousands of decisions is now under way after the privacy slip-up. 16 Jan 06:07 AM
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
