Founders of Arise Church resign amid abuse allegations
The church board announced the resignations in a statement on Friday.
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Paedophile showed up at victim's house after arrest, abused him again
Clyde Rymer was sentenced to prison today for 21 historic child sexual abuse charges.
Gloriavale leaders apologise for 'abhorrent' sexual abuse, child labour
Landmark court decision opens the door for further court action against Gloriavale.
Indecency trial accused fails to turn up five days in a row
Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.
Gloriavale principal kept quiet about teacher's sexual abuse of 9yo girl
Principal Faithful Pilgrim argued reporting the man would have caused a teacher shortage.
Former Dilworth student says teacher chased him after fleeing sexual abuse
Leonard Cave, a former music teacher at Dilworth, has pleaded not guilty.
Dilworth School staff member told student his alleged abuser was 'great guy'
'The school knew about it and chose to ignore it,' a sister of complainant tells court.
Dilworth students complained about sex abuse but no action taken, court hears
Leonard Cave, from Whanganui, has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges.
Elon Musk accused of 'exposing himself' to cabin crew
The SpaceX founder has been accused of exposing himself during a flight to London.
Mental health carer admits historical sexual offending
The man would regularly babysit the victim, subjecting him to abuse on a weekly basis.
UK Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape
Sexual offences alleged to have taken place over a period of seven years.
Sasha Borissenko: What Depp v Heard trial and Roe v Wade case say about progress for women
Despite the advent of #MeToo, it appears it's a case of one step forwards, two steps back.
Political figure fights for suppression in former rich-lister's case
The political figure's lawyer said they had been dragged into an 'awful conspiracy'.
Ask the experts: Pain during sex - why won't my partner talk about it?
Nic and Verity answer your sex and relationship questions.
Wellington sexual assault: 21-year-old man charged with rape
The 21-year-old is due to appear in the Wellington District Court on May 9.
He was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainant
Accusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives
Woman sexually assaulted in midnight home invasion
The "traumatic" incident happened on April 23 in the central suburb of Te Aro.
Heinous act sparks fury across nation
A teen girl went to police to report rape.What happened next is an unthinkable horror.
Man allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and nieces
Women's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.
Sentence reduced for after-party sexual assault
Judge quashes community detention to allow Luke Goatley to continue with his studies.
Dunedin rapist Dwayne Keats given indefinite sentence
Keats was jailed for 15 years, but Court of Appeal says sentence manifestly inadequate.
Tracey Edmonds: My daughter was sexually assaulted. This is how we can stop people like serial rapists
A teenager who raped and sexually violated multiple girls avoided jail at his sentencing.
Refugee jailed for sex with underage girl
Issue of age of consent in South America raised during proceedings.
Emergency contraception sent to Ukraine amid rape crisis
About 25,000 doses of contraception have been sent to Ukraine for sexual violence victims.
501 deportee faces historic sex charges
Judge David McNaughton says the case has strong public interest.
'Monster': Chief executive who filmed himself raping young girl finally named
Sex offender's former colleagues were given trauma counselling.
'She couldn't walk, she couldn't talk'; Man jailed for raping 'semi-comatose' woman
The judge assessed the victim as being 'semi-comatose' when she was put to bed.
'I was terrified of him': Survivor of serial teen rapist speaks out about 'calculating predator' at school
Victims confront serial teen sex offender who changed the trajectory of many young lives.
'A lucky break': Teen rapist avoids jail for 'appalling' attacks on girls
'I truly feared for my life that night and that terror never left me.'
Schools not required to report students accused of sexual assault to Ministry
'Schools are required to act on incidents if they occur.'
Accused rapist leaves Auckland University, dodging penalty
The case sparked an outcry among university students.
'Do you see the pain I feel?' Woman confronts sexually abusive father who forced brother on her
Father and mother faced charges over years of sexual abuse of daughter.
Emma Priest: The risks of a victim-centric approach to rape trials
OPINION: A former Crown prosecutor turned defence lawyer puts her case for defendants.
Cameras in public toilets: Sex predator banned from region
Extensive conditions placed on paroled repeat sex offender still considered a high risk.