'My baby': Couple allegedly murder teen who was used as surrogate
A couple reportedly kept the teen in unsafe conditions before she went missing in 2002.
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Disgraced ex-NRL star won't face fourth rape trial
Jarryd Hayne has been behind bars since his conviction in 2023 for sexual assault.
'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heist
Now a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.
Court upholds part of domestic violence victim's appeal against paying costs to her abuser
The court dismissed half of the woman's case.
Parole for mum who used 5-year-old as ‘sexual plaything’ after 4 years in prison
The woman will be released having served three years and 11 months behind bars.
'The stuff of nightmares': Seasonal worker jailed after raping child at train station
Crown prosecutor Jackson Webber said it was 'an appalling rape of a vulnerable girl'.
Man accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashed
The complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.
'Real-life nightmare': NZ's most prolific stalker admits new harassment charges
The stalker told one woman he would 'get her in the end'.
'Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuse
The accused man is facing six charges of indecent assault against two teenage victims.
Mama Hooch rapists: Brothers' appeal to be heard in October
Herald reveals High Court date for Christchurch's Mama Hooch rapist brothers.
Jarryd Hayne leaves prison as fourth trial looms
The former NRL star had been behind bars since a jury found him guilty in April 2023.
Man wanting more than casual sex violates sleeping woman, threatens to post video
He sent her hundreds of texts and threatened to kill her and throw her in a hot pool.
Kevin Spacey denies groping allegations
Admitting 'pushing the boundaries', he told Piers Morgan he preferred the term ‘caressed’.
Man confronts Destiny Church disciple accused of abuse as he leaves court
The dramatic exchanged followed the accused man's first court appearance.
'Monster hiding in plain sight': Man jailed for sexually abusing girls after meeting mum on Tinder
The man subjected the little girls to 'monstrous' sexual abuse after meeting their mum.
How child rapist spent 25 years on the run after vanishing from NZ
Lima Aleni's behaviour during his decades at large helped bolster the prosecution's case.
A burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girl
The 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.
Destiny Church disciple charged with historical sexual assaults involving teenagers
The accused man is due to appear in Manukau District Court next week.
Court orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert Park
Peter Kosetatino initially sought home detention and permanent name suppression.
High Court rejects name suppression for rapist
Man's name will be kept secret until the end of June to allow him to appeal the decision.
School worker, charged with indecency, told to surrender passport
Man remanded on bail to appear in the Hastings court again on July 2.
Woman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attack
A jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.
Author, former teacher claimed child sex abuse material was 'writing inspiration'
Police found hundreds of objectionable photos and videos on his devices.
'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.
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”.