New Zealand'Not guilty': Sportsman acquitted of indecent assault chargesThe jury returned not-guilty verdicts on all seven charges.22 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandWoman kidnapped and raped after seeking a ride on Facebook, court toldWoman posted on a sober drivers' Facebook page, seeking a ride home.21 Aug 06:23 PM
Crime'Is he that monster?': Jury retires in trial for sportsman accused of indecent assault"Or is he a man against whom lies have been told.”21 Aug 05:35 AM
PoliticsKing Charles approves cancellation of James Wallace’s knighthoodAlso at post-Cabinet press conference: Doctors' strikes, health milestones, education.21 Aug 04:36 AM
PoliticsJames Wallace case: King Charles strips disgraced arts patron of knighthood“He can no longer use the title of ‘Sir’,” the Prime Minister told journalists.21 Aug 04:21 AM
CrimeOffender took up-skirt videos in shops, police find child porn on computerGaurav Jeevan Rauniyar targeted three women, and had child porn on his computer.19 Aug 01:34 AM
EntertainmentMichael Jackson sex abuse lawsuits revived by appeals courtLawsuits of Wade Robson and James Safechuck should not have been dismissed, panel finds.19 Aug 01:27 AM
Entertainment'Grateful': Lizzo's tour dancers back singer amid harassment allegationsMembers of the dance troupe wrote in support of Lizzo in a statement posted on Instagram.18 Aug 10:57 PM
Crime'I didn't slap a butt': Sportsman denies indecent assault"I didn't touch her like at all," the accused sportsman told the jury.18 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Auckland high school deputy principal jailed for child abuse imagesLawrence Peter Stephens pleaded guilty to 5 charges covering possession of 218 images.18 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s nameThe offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.18 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandJury discharged in faith healer's indecent assault trialAlleged offences involved Pasifika women given 'healing' massage in 2019.17 Aug 03:09 AM
New ZealandRules protect predators: Inside Jehovah's Witness sex abuse claimsChurch members kept in the dark about child sex offending.15 Aug 08:39 PM
CrimeDuo avoid jail for 'dehumanising, degrading' sex acts on 14yo girls, keep names secretThe pair pleaded guilty a year ago to crimes committed when they were teens.15 Aug 05:22 AM
New ZealandLawyer says woman allegedly indecently assaulted by sportsman lied"The truth is you were a willing participant," lawyer Paul Knowsley said to the woman.15 Aug 05:20 AM
New Zealand'Extreme': Man jailed for having 143 child abuse porn videosCustoms caught the man and said the 'impact of this abuse can be devastating'.15 Aug 04:21 AM
New ZealandCaught with phone in prison: Parole refused again for killer of Scottish touristScottish tourist Karen Aim's killer reveals he thought violence towards women 'normal'.14 Aug 11:03 PM
TravelFiji police to increase presence after reports of violent attacks on touristsInternational travel adviseries are calling for caution amid rising criminal activities.14 Aug 02:18 AM
New ZealandEleven alleged paedophiles active within Jehovah's Witnesses churchAlmost a dozen members with child sex abuse convictions or subject to serious allegations.13 Aug 07:38 PM
New ZealandNZDF apologies to aircraftman for its handling of her assault complaintShe faced a court martial - he did not.12 Aug 08:05 PM
New ZealandRapist can’t be treated, Parole Board toldJoseph Warren Lepper is one of only a handful of inmates on an indefinite jail term.10 Aug 07:13 PM
New Zealand'Absolute horror': Mum's pain after teen becomes victim of sexual offender on SnapchatHe lied to hook up with a teen. A judge has a message for men like him.10 Aug 02:32 AM
New ZealandAthlete discharged on sex offence not in Olympic contention despite claim he put ‘dream aside’The man's sporting body also said he was not a member when he was charged.09 Aug 04:50 AM
WorldAustralian police break up ‘sophisticated’ global paedophile networkTelegraph: Australian police say 13 children rescued from ‘dangerous’ group.08 Aug 06:35 PM
TravelFrench city employs anti-sexism beach patrol to stop harassment of bathersBeach-goers now have the option of flagging bad behaviour and reporting pests.08 Aug 05:30 AM
EntertainmentHeld hostage: Paedo rocker hospitalised after jail stabbingThe disgraced singer was reportedly held hostage for six hours.08 Aug 01:08 AM
New Zealand'Stunned': Jury returns verdicts in leading entertainment figure trialAfter a three-month High Court trial, the jury took just over two days to reach verdicts.07 Aug 02:13 AM
New ZealandSex offender wanted name secret so wife wouldn't leave him. A judge wasn't swayedHe originally asked for suppression to save his 49-year marriage.04 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimePrison for school principal who sexually abused studentA jury found the former educator guilty of child molestation in December.04 Aug 12:33 AM
WorldFugitive who faked death to escape rape charge can be extradited to USJudge says wanted man 'as dishonest and deceitful as he is evasive and manipulative'.03 Aug 09:17 AM
CrimeSportsman sentenced for sexual connection with girl won't be named as it would be a 'crushing blow' to his futureYoung woman says she has become a 'shell of a person'.03 Aug 05:04 AM
New ZealandLeading entertainment figure trial: Jury retires to consider verdictsThe trial is nearing the end of its 12th week after originally being set down for six.03 Aug 02:32 AM
New Zealand'Sexual deviancy': Serial groper Jason Trembath jailed againHis lawyer said Trembath was 'wound up' after playing tennis before his latest offending.02 Aug 11:29 PM
New ZealandLizzo, Kylie lyrics quoted to jury in sexual assault trial"First and last time I get to refer to the authority of Lizzo in a court," lawyer says.01 Aug 05:34 AM