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'There’s pressure not to send nudes, but there’s pressure to send nudes.'
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Tattooist faces jail for groping client
A man has been accused of groping a woman while he tattooed her in Invercargill.
'Despicable legacy': Dad drugged, violated daughter then shared videos of it on Twitter
Crown: 'She will suffer this harm until the day she dies'.
Botanic Gardens daylight sex assault: Tourist traumatised after attack
The woman was visiting her sister in Auckland when the assault occured.
Sex offender who sent unsolicited nudes to teen jailed under new law
The offender will be the first person convicted under the new Online Safety law in the UK.
Former army officer jailed after raping sex worker
A former officer has been jailed after a conviction for sexual violation by rape.
Christchurch man behind porn sites jailed for 14 years in US
Christchurch sex trafficker gets 14 years in American prison.
'Our little secret': Teen cried and hugged her puppy during rape
Her rapist tried to appeal his convictions after being sent to prison for 10 years.
'A living hell': Cellmate who starved and beat sex offender is sentenced
Rene Thomas has some unresolved issues he needs to address, a judge said.
'Stifled': Star's heartbreaking Harvey Weinstein confession
Mira Sorvino reveals she 'stopped being a viable movie actress' after rejecting Weinstein.
'Disgusts me': Sex assault charges rise by 33%, legal aid fees double
Legal aid for sex offences more than doubles to $18.7 million
Socialite-turned-sex trafficker claims plea deal made her immune
The disgraced socialite was convicted in 2021 of recruiting and grooming underage girls.
Catfish predator who targeted Kiwi girl in global web case pleads guilty to manslaughter
'These children’s lives are torn apart by the cruelty.'
Princess Diana's brother reveals school sex abuse
Earl Spencer reveals the sex abuse and beatings he suffered at top private school.
Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story
Cardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.
Tauranga Boys’ College spends more than $11k on 'PR spin' in historical sexual abuse case
The school says such 'complex' cases require specialist advice to protect all involved.
Released rapist and killer still 'high risk' after serving all of 20-year jail term
Basil Mist offended against five girls aged 7 to 15 and killed his girlfriend.
'It hit me like a bomb': Mum describes moment daughter disclosed alleged abuse
Family friend accused of raping the then 9-year-old, who thought he wanted to marry her.
Ex-gym coach admits 32 more charges of sexual offending against young girls
The total number of offences he has admitted is now more than 60.
Spanish travel blogger gang-raped in India
The travel blogging couple were set upon by 7 men while completing a motorcycle tour.
Convicted sex offender can stay in NZ for the sake of his grandkids
The man's deportation appeal failed on the facts but was allowed on humanitarian grounds.
Violent sexual offender deemed a danger 'for years to come', gets open-ended jail term
His offending against a previous victim's brother came to light years later.
How it took police 19 years – and 22 other victims – to catch a killer
Iain Packer was able to walk free after a brutal murder and many violent sexual assaults.
'I have lived with the shame': Women tricked into porn by Kiwi stand up in court
Christchurch sex trafficker now faces life in American prison.
'Biggest red flag': Teen victim reveals how to spot sexual grooming
'It happens so easily and you don’t even realise before it’s too late.'
'Ongoing risk': Preventive detention for serial sex offender who abused boy in public toilets
David Morgan has more than 40 convictions for sexual offending spanning decades.
Man arrested after trying to lure girl, 14, to Auckland Domain
The 49-year-old talked to 'a number of' underage girls through social media, police say.
Convicted killer and rapist accuses sister of keeping his payment for being abused in state care
Convicted double murderer Leon Wilson says sister is withholding a $25k payout from him.
‘House of horror’: NSW couple jailed over boy’s vile abuse
A married couple repeatedly abused an intellectually disabled boy.
The rise of the sexsomnia defence: Justice or an easy out for rapists?
'Part of a broader culture of excusing [rape] behaviour' or 'not that easy'?
Youth running coach's jailhouse confession: '140 to 150 additional victims'
Alan Rubick has been in jail for the past decade for sexual offending against boys.
'Stab in the heart': Musician speaks out on false rape claims
Tafara Mutingwende's music career has been destroyed since the social media accusations.
'Hand on heart, did not do it,' claims child rapist appealing conviction
'Her spirit, her happiness, her laughter is broken,' says judge of victim.
Hamas raped, sexually assaulted victims in October attack - report
Victim identities are unconfirmed as many were murdered after, says rape crisis centre.