Singer’s partner jailed 16 years after ‘extreme’ murder
The man got away with the murder for more than a decade.
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Yoga guru facing human trafficking charges, arrested for sexual exploitation
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Serial rapist admits committing ‘horrific’ attack 40 years on
A serial sex who offender violently attacked a woman in 1984 will finally face justice.
'You are making it up': Girl accused of lying in sexual abuse case
A man faces trial this week after he was accused of abusing his two stepdaughters.
Killer electrician found to have had sex with more than 100 corpses at UK hospitals
An inquiry was launched to find out how he was able to get away with it for so long.
Ninety-year-old woman dies after rape in Australian aged care home
The woman was attacked by a man who broke into the facility earlier this month.
Roxburgh man denies molesting his two stepdaughters
Court told stepdaughter 'blocked out a lot of things that are now coming to light'.
Legal aid: How much Kiwi taxpayers are paying for defendants' lawyers
The Herald reveals that since 2019 almost $1 billion in legal aid has been granted.
Former Penthouse model sues Axl Rose for sexual assault
The lawsuit claims the rocker "treated her like property" and left her with PTSD.
Constable's hope: The new generation that could solve a small town's domestic violence woes
This policewoman is teaching children what love looks like when they're in a safe home.
‘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.
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.