New ZealandTeen exchange student indecently assaulted by host father in 'gross breach of trust'The girl came to NZ 'full of hope and fun-filled excitement'. She left devastated.21 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandDilworth paedophile says he doesn't 'dwell' on the abuse he inflictedIan Wilson has been in jail since 2021 for the sexual abuse of several Dilworth students.21 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Victims live in fear’: Petition urges longer prison sentences for sex offendersA petition demands changes to laws for New Zealand sex offenders.21 Aug 12:00 AM
EntertainmentBaldoni's team fire back at Ferrer in Blake Lively caseIsabela Ferrer's lawyers claimed Justin Baldoni tried to manipulate and threaten her.20 Aug 11:28 PM
CrimeRevealed: Female teacher loses suppression fight over sex acts on studentBut she will not go to prison and won't have to register as a sex offender. 20 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Massive regression': How the rise of the manosphere has influenced teen cultureExperts say young men need the power to tell their misogynist mates it's not okay.15 Aug 08:00 PM
New Zealand'May provide new leads': New DNA tech could solve cold case child rape and murderThe rape and murder of Alicia O'Reilly, 6, in her own bed 45 years ago remains unsolved. 15 Aug 07:58 PM
New Zealand'This was inevitable': Auckland teacher who abused girls had prior indecency convictions'I need some help', the disgraced English teacher told a judge.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGloriavale leader Howard Temple resignsHe was convicted of sexual offences against girls and women.12 Aug 07:36 AM
Crime'No means yes': Farmer accused of raping wife, stepdaughter and bestiality with cowsThe girl, allegedly raped nearly 300 times, feared falling pregnant before she was 12.12 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeRetired teacher caught taking 400 images of houseguest in bathroom, showerVictim: 'He never once brought up that he'd been sentenced for sexual misconduct.'11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFemale Auckland education worker charged with grooming, sexually abusing boysShe appeared in the Waitākere District Court today and has interim name suppression.11 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very high-risk': Rapist and groomer of teens out of jail but under strict supervisionPeter Hartley denies the offending and even tried to overturn his convictions years later.11 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It was our secret': Girl reveals sexual abuse after attending safety seminar at schoolHe laughed at her when she confronted him. Now he's behind bars.10 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Northland is often our forgotten region, now it needs our helpOPINION: There has been a spike in violent crime in Northland this year, straining police.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTinder match led to violent six-hour attack on woman in her home while kids sleptThe judge described Christchurch man Craig Smith’s risk as “off the charts”.10 Aug 06:34 AM
New ZealandNZ acupuncturist jailed with wife after 'brainwashing' patient into sex in QueenslandArthur Cunningham and his wife, Sheena Cunningham, were both found guilty on 10 charges.10 Aug 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Never-ending': Victim's battle for reparation from the man who sexually attacked herA man took nearly nine months to pay the emotional harm reparation he proactively offered.08 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice looking at fresh complaint against former Act Party president Tim JagoA new sexual assault complaint from 1999 has been filed against Jago.08 Aug 04:54 AM
New ZealandActors, parents 'disappointed' by Akl theatre group's response to sex charges shockA parent said they had to have 'uncomfortable' conversations with their daughter.07 Aug 06:04 AM
New ZealandPolice plea for information after entertainer named as alleged rapist, co-performer speaks outHe is facing 12 charges in relation to one alleged victim. 06 Aug 04:17 AM
New ZealandNational Youth Theatre responds after entertainer and ex-worker charged with rape, groomingThe man's identity was revealed last night. 05 Aug 11:25 PM
New ZealandSnapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trialThe 23-year-old man filmed himself violating a teen and sent it to an Auckland girl.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping, grooming underage girl named as actor/musicianHe is charged with serious sexual offending against a minor.05 Aug 05:27 AM
WorldRepair Shop presenter Jay Blades charged with two counts of rapeThe UK television personality will appear in court next Wednesday over rape charges.05 Aug 01:34 AM
CrimeConvicted murderer found guilty of sexually violating a young girl decades onSydney Bristow was involved in a 1999 New Year's Day murder at Ōmapere Beach.04 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer National MP Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely sexually abused children – police reviewAllegations spanned 1992 to 2018, involving multiple male complainants.04 Aug 04:22 AM
SportConor McGregor loses appeal in $484k rape damages caseMcGregor had been ordered to pay case costs, estimated at around $2.9m.31 Jul 06:06 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for impregnating 12yo girl who plans to parent her childThe girl, who was in court to see Adam Busby jailed, never wants to see him again.31 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland entertainer accused of raping and grooming underage girl breaks silenceHe said he will take 'every step necessary' to clear his name. 30 Jul 11:59 PM
New ZealandHow a historical child abuser tried to use religious privilege to suppress secret recordingGraham Fox admitted his offending on a secret recording to a Destiny Church facilitator.29 Jul 08:54 PM
New Zealand'Gut-wrenching': Man jailed for assaulting girl went on to abuse preschoolerMichael Brendon Buck's latest victim said the hardest thing was telling her family.29 Jul 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppressionThe Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThird Mama Hooch victim Alice Lichtnecker drops name suppression to help other survivorsMama Hooch survivor Alice Lichtnecker joins Sophie Brown in lifting her name suppression. The pair speak to the Herald following Roberto and Danny Jazs' appeal. Video / Joe AllisonWatch28 Jul 05:00 PM