
‘Disconcerting, unnerving’: Anger at German backpacker’s alleged gang rapists getting bail
The victim was allegedly bundled into a van on Auckland's K Rd on New Year's Day.
The victim was allegedly bundled into a van on Auckland's K Rd on New Year's Day.
Man initially claimed he could not recall meeting his accuser when probed by police.
Three men are before the court jointly charged with rape.
The man admits following her, picking her up and taking her to his home but denies rape.
Claims must be submitted by March 2026, with varying amounts available.
One of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims says she has kidney failure after being hit by a bus.
The woman says her last clear memory was hitting her head outside a bar.
“You claim recognition for remorse, you testified at trial, I saw none,” the judge said.
He has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret.
‘The shame doesn’t sit with us.’
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One of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole again.
“I have felt the effects of this in every aspect of my life," she told Ericson Pascua.
Film star's lawyer has vowed to show accusations from two women were 'false'.
'This is who you are, a small, weak, disgusting man who preys on younger males.'
Neasan McVeigh lost name suppression and a bid for a discharge without conviction.
Judge Sainsbury called the images 'truly disturbing and grotesque'.
A former surgeon has admitted guilt for sexually abusing hundreds of victims.
He came across the young teen walking on her own and plied her with alcohol.
She said it was rape while he argued it was consensual.
James Gardner-Hopkins has reapplied for a certificate from the New Zealand Law Society.
The teen says she needs medication to sleep due to nightmares and anxiety.
Peter Ogden was sentenced to 12 months' home detention.
Crown: 'Mr Stainton didn’t really care if she was consenting or not, he just went ahead.'
He pleaded guilty in December.
The man had nine different user accounts for apps to exchange photos and videos.
The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.
Businessman Byron Le Roux was jailed on 19 charges, including rape and drug possession.
'I use this pun intentionally ... I finally have a Hope in hell. May you rot there.'
Judge: 'He set out this night to have sex with this young woman'.