'Hey Mum, I want to tell you something': The moment a mother's world changed forever
Sarah had no idea her partner, a much-loved family man, was capable of rape.
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Young woman lacked proper support, say ex-workers.
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Michelle Boag was today revealed as the political figure named in the high-profile case.
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Christchurch man jailed for targeting underage girls for sex
Jailed Gloriavale child sex offender loses fight to keep name secret
Man serving two years and nine months for offending against a girl under the age of 12.
Man jailed for ‘feral’ sex attacks in van
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International Kiwi sportsman charged with youth sexual offending
The man is facing two sexual offending charges and has name suppression.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 26 October, 2022
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'I fear for her mental state': Mother's heartache as daughters' abuser jailed
Aarron McPherson still denies the offending that has seen him jailed.
Inquiry launched into Dunedin paedophile ring claims
The Presbyterian church is saddened by the statements that have been made.
Wellington rape trial draws to a close
Jury faces the difficult task of trying to resolve very different accounts.
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Judge wasn't happy with teen rapist's jail-free sentence. But she didn't change it. Why?
Dilworth sex abuse cover-up allegations left to 'fester like an unlanced boil'
Derek Firth said only one case wasn't reported to police during his 40 years as a trustee.
Inquiry told of Dunedin paedophile ring
Alleged paedophile ring and destroyed records have surfaced during a royal commission.
Rape accused called police about online threats
Defendant says he received 'thousands' of abusive and threatening messages.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 20 October, 2022
Protesters could cause more chaos, someone just got $16 million dollars richer and Wayne Brown gets set to meet with the PM in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Crown's bid to appeal teen rapist's sentence dismissed
Despite the appeal being dismissed the judge says the sentence is 'manifestly inadequate'.
'Social media frenzy' behind rape charges, court told
Defence says sexual abuse allegations are 'untruth, gossip and rumour'.
Woman wakes to find accused man in bed with her, court told
The fourth of six young women testifies in the rape trial of a Wellington man.
Watch: Verdict in Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial
A jury awarded Johnny Depp more than US$10 million in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp. Video / AP
Gloriavale leaders admit mishandling sex abuse cases
Gloriavale leaders say they were unaware of the extent of abuse until two years ago.
'Mortifying': Victim on child rapist's defence that sex with 12yo was consensual
The defence called her a liar and suggested she consented to sex as a 12-year-old.
Woman says musician raped her while another man was in the bed
The woman alleges the defendant raped her while she was drunk and trying to sleep.
'The system let us down': Survivor on learning her rapist's sentence was changed on appeal
Living with rape: "The sentence that he gave me is for life'.
'This is a significant error of law': Crown on appealing teen rapist Jayden Meyer's sentence
His lawyer says the Crown is only reacting to public outrage.
'Living with a life sentence': Teen haunted by a violent rape
Unlike her rapist who received intensive supervision, Sarah says she got a life sentence.
Child sex offender avoids open-ended jail sentence
The child sex offender, 29, had previously been jailed and received two strike warnings.
Peter Ellis saga explained: The twists and turns of Chch Civic Creche sex abuse case
The man at the centre of the case is no longer alive to see today's verdicts.
Auckland teen rapist loses suppression appeal, school not to be identified
The teen was investigated after several women made rape and sexual assault complaints.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 4 October, 2022
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MAFS 'bride' slams reality TV shows saying she believes toxic behaviour is promoted.
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