‘This is the real story’: Girl says she was sexually abused by parents' friend
A Cromwell man has denied indecently groping a friend’s 6-year-old.
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Former top school staffer escapes conviction on child sex charge
A jury found her guilty of one count in July.
Man charged with ‘horrendous’ sexual assault on elderly woman
A 34-year-old man allegedly broke into the nursing home before attacking her.
The life and death of notorious offender who sexually abused own daughter for 20+ years - crimes revisited in Herald podcast
Herald podcast tells story of a man who violated his own daughter for almost 30 years.
Ex-Dilworth chaplain admits new paedophilia charges, bringing victim count to 19
Ross Browne has been in prison since his sentencing on similar charges in 2021.
Trial under way for man accused of sexual offending against children
One of the complainants was aged 12 at the time of the alleged offending.
Victims' lives destroyed by Thomas Hutt's violent, sexual offending
The ongoing offending had laid waste to the victims' lives.
Naomi Campbell and Janet Jackson’s surprise move amid allegations
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of 'a cycle of abuse, violence and sex trafficking'.
New report shows schools are struggling to deal with sexual violence
The report includes testimonies from 300 youths describing their experiences.
Pop star to prison: Pat Urlich covertly filmed teen having shower
Urlich, 62, was sprung when the teen girl noticed a light through the bathroom window.
Man who sexually assaulted woman, swung penis around in supermarket not deemed 'high risk'
Corey Reuben later exposed himself to staff while in prison at least 44 times.
'Very high risk' violent sex offender on the run after cutting off ankle bracelet
Leslie Peter Ross' history includes kidnap, rape and wounding with intent to injure.
Comedian allegedly 'urinated in bottles', 'flashed women' while working as DJ
Two further complainants about Russell Brand have come forward since BBC launched review.
Linda Hall: It’s time to crack down on concert gropers
Opinion: We need to talk about just how vulnerable women are when the crowd presses in.
Rapist granted 1.5-year sentence discount for 'sexsomnia'
The Auckland man was sentenced in the Waitākere District Court.
'10 days of terror': Rapist who tattooed his victim's face has sentence quashed
His open-ended prison term has been replaced with a finite sentence.
Wellington man arrested for allegedly sharing child exploitation videos online
An analysis of his phone confirmed he shared multiple videos of child sexual abuse.
Real estate agent tried to kiss client - then asked his wife for false alibi
They were sitting in the car when he tried to kiss after saying an offer was unsuccessful.
Man accused of assault sent to remote ice field with young students
His lawyer describes the alleged assault on the woman as 'horseplay'.
'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision order
Basil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.
Psychiatric assistant indecently assaulted patient in mental health unit
The worker called the patient for four days after his discharge.
'Deeply hurt': Tears as man acquitted of sexual assault
A man has been acquitted of sex charges after a week-long trial in Invercargill.
Gas station forecourt rapist appeals case
Lawyer Ethan Huda said the trial judge's comments caused an unfair trial.
Investigators heading to McMurdo Station to look into sexual violence concerns
Women at the base say their claims of harassment or assault are minimised by employers.
King's College historical sexual offending allegations investigated by police
Detectives have already spoken to several former students of the Auckland private school.
Girl abused 'almost every night' for years
The defendant has interim name suppression while the trial is ongoing.
‘My world fractured’: Man imprisoned after raping woman, indecently assaulting 9yo
The judge said the victim's statements were the most eloquent he's heard.
Catholic Church sex abuse victims may top 400,000 in Spain
Damning report says church has not done enough in response to claims.
Man sexually assaults unconscious ex wife recovering from surgery
The woman drifted in and out of consciousness and tried to push him away.
Teen sentenced for sexual abuse committed 'hundreds of times' over 18 months
Victim told court: 'I was only a little child when everything happened.'
NZ girl raped while living in Australia denied ACC cover for therapy
42-year-old has lived in NZ for most of her life bar a couple of years as a child.
Danny Masterson kicked out of Church of Scientology
The organisation is said to have cut ties with the actor after his conviction.
Taxi driver who got passenger drunk before assaulting her denied appeal
Offender sung sexually explicit songs while encouraging woman to drink wine he bought.
Sasha Borissenko: It’s not the alcohol, it’s the culture
OPINION: Alcohol is a red herring when it comes to stopping sexual harassment at work.