New ZealandMan accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashedThe complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.18 Jun 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Real-life nightmare': NZ's most prolific stalker admits new harassment chargesThe stalker told one woman he would 'get her in the end'.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuseThe accused man is facing six charges of indecent assault against two teenage victims.17 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeMama Hooch rapists: Brothers' appeal to be heard in OctoberHerald reveals High Court date for Christchurch's Mama Hooch rapist brothers.16 Jun 09:36 PM
SportJarryd Hayne leaves prison as fourth trial loomsThe former NRL star had been behind bars since a jury found him guilty in April 2023.13 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan wanting more than casual sex violates sleeping woman, threatens to post videoHe sent her hundreds of texts and threatened to kill her and throw her in a hot pool.12 Jun 05:02 PM
EntertainmentKevin Spacey denies groping allegationsAdmitting 'pushing the boundaries', he told Piers Morgan he preferred the term ‘caressed’.12 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan confronts Destiny Church disciple accused of abuse as he leaves courtThe dramatic exchanged followed the accused man's first court appearance.12 Jun 12:04 AM
New Zealand'Monster hiding in plain sight': Man jailed for sexually abusing girls after meeting mum on TinderThe man subjected the little girls to 'monstrous' sexual abuse after meeting their mum.11 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeHow child rapist spent 25 years on the run after vanishing from NZLima Aleni's behaviour during his decades at large helped bolster the prosecution's case.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandA burden to bear: Mum's angst after Snapchat predator jailed for sex act with girlThe 46-year-old added the teen on social media and said he wanted to be her 'sugar daddy'.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDestiny Church disciple charged with historical sexual assaults involving teenagersThe accused man is due to appear in Manukau District Court next week.06 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeCourt orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert ParkPeter Kosetatino initially sought home detention and permanent name suppression.05 Jun 05:16 AM
New ZealandHigh Court rejects name suppression for rapistMan's name will be kept secret until the end of June to allow him to appeal the decision.05 Jun 12:56 AM
New ZealandSchool worker, charged with indecency, told to surrender passportMan remanded on bail to appear in the Hastings court again on July 2.03 Jun 11:26 PM
New ZealandWoman in tears as jury finds man guilty of work party sex attackA jury has found a man guilty of sexually violating a sleeping woman.03 Jun 10:32 PM
New ZealandAuthor, former teacher claimed child sex abuse material was 'writing inspiration'Police found hundreds of objectionable photos and videos on his devices.02 Jun 12:30 AM
Crime'False prophet': State caregiver created cult, twisted doomsday religious doctrine to molest boyHe was charged in 2022 with exploiting his positon of trust over 15 years earlier.02 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat it’s like to be young and living on the street in AucklandFrom sleeping on a playground slide aged 13 to developing PTSD.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher groomed girl from 12, slept with her at 16, married her at 22The offending came to light when the woman complained to Australian police.31 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan accused of work party sex attack says it never happenedHe is accused of sexually violating an intoxicated woman as she slept.30 May 11:32 PM
World'Bad breath rapist': US fugitive captured after 16 years on the runThe fugitive appeared several times on TV’s 'America’s Most Wanted'.30 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandMama Hooch rapists will not be deportedThe two Australian brothers accused of rape will not be deported when they leave jail.29 May 08:56 PM
New ZealandVictim's horrific half year wait for convicted sex abuser to be sent to prisonZane De Klerk was convicted of sex offending in November 2023.29 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Get the f*** off me': Woman allegedly woke to find man sexually assaulting her after work eventThe group had gone to a colleague's home after a day at the races.29 May 09:09 AM
New ZealandTeen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violationThe 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.29 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandYears of complaints over Tauranga school teacher’s actionsA former student has requested a formal inquiry into the actions of Pinky Green.27 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandSobs as man found guilty of sexually abusing partner's nieces and nephewsThe Crown told the jury the five cousins were “genuine, believable witnesses”.27 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandCharity that housed 'sadistic' murderer loses secrecy bidCanterbury charity had battled to keep its name secret since the 2022 murder.27 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandTamaki addresses sexual abuse allegations involving banned disciple'I had nothing to do with this alleged offender, I don’t even know him' - Brian Tamaki.27 May 12:26 AM
New ZealandDestiny Church disciple stood down amid sex abuse claims, police probePolice have launched an investigation into the 'historical sexual assault allegations'.26 May 08:44 AM
New Zealand'I did not do that, sir': Five cousins say man sexually abused them, including after churchOne aunty said when she was told of the alleged abuse, she read Bible verses to the man.24 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I got used to it' teenage boy says of alleged abuseThe teenage boy is one of five cousins who were allegedly abused by their aunt's partner.22 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandUS tip-off leads to Christchurch man's arrest for allegedly owning child sex materialCustoms raided the man's home this morning - he was allegedly uncooperative.22 May 04:06 AM