From Minnie Dean to the Black Widow: NZ's women who kill
A look back at women who have murdered, manslaughtered and maimed in New Zealand
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Sex offender to stay behind bars - Parole Board says 'no progress' since sentencing
A dangerous sex offender has made no progress after more than 10 years behind bars.
‘A predator and a beast’: Man jailed for raping and filming assaults on young girl
'You will always be condemned by your actions and always be known as a paedophile.'
Serial rapist Larry Cant receives 11 additional preventive detention sentences
Two of his five latest victims, all fellow inmates, addressed him in court today.
Doctor found to have inappropriately touched medical students' breasts
Four women said the physician groped them when they were medical students.
Stepdad’s sick excuse for disgusting abuse
Annie Jones bravely reported the abuse that began when she was in year 7.
Jury goes a week with no verdict at Weinstein rape trial
Jurors must decide on rape and five other sexual assault counts against the movie magnate.
Why Brittany Higgins’ ‘kiss’ claim was aired in trial
ACT Chief Justice releases details of why the contested claims were allowed to be heard.
Backstreet Boys' Christmas show axed amid sexual assault claims
Nick Carter has been accused of sexually assaulting four women.
Police cadet stood down over child sexual abuse allegations
A 21-year-old man will face court in Perth’s southeast.
Former Auckland principal guilty of sexually abusing young student
The defendant helped start the Deep Green Bush School in Clevedon.
'Depraved': Family friend jailed for sexually preying on young girl during art lessons
Man branded a 'demon' today by distraught mother.
'Does your husband want a fat wife?': Woman claims doc sexually assaulted her, controlled her diet
He denies mistreating her, saying she was waging a "concerted campaign" against him.
Principal accused of student sex abuse testifies woman who says he confessed was 'out of her mind'
The former Deep Green Bush School co-founder is on trial at Manukau District Court.
Writer who accused Trump of 1990s rape files new lawsuit
E Jean Carroll’s lawyer filed the legal papers after law change extended time limits.
'Well above average' risk paedophile with seven victims avoids preventive detention
Prosecutors had asked that he be held indefinitely given his reoffending risk.
Risk to society: Serial rapist jailed indefinitely following attack on fourth woman
With sexual offences dating back to 1999, he poses a threat to society, judge said.
Man arrested after 'broad daylight' sexual assault in Auckland reserve
A 41-year-old man was charged and is in the Manukau District Court.
Bankrupt builder jailed for raping intoxicated sleeping woman
Jaden Melgren jailed six years, four months for raping a sleeping woman.
Don’t Guess the Yes consent campaign to be rolled out in Auckland
The campaign was first launched in 2018 and is offender-focused.
'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.
Scout leader 'father figure' encouraged nudity on camps, court hears
Man faces 26 charges, including 16 of committing an indecent act on a young person.
Sex offender earlier groped sleeping woman, claim co-workers
Young woman lacked proper support, say ex-workers.
Former National Party president named as political figure in prominent businessman’s trial
Michelle Boag was today revealed as the political figure named in the high-profile case.
‘Lives shattered’: Man jailed after underage teens targeted, ‘plied’ with alcohol for sex
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
Jahmin Mauna McNeill-Hulme drove his victims to isolated locations.
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
Kiwi sportsman faces up to 10 years behind bars, concerns grow over the state of our healthcare and more Kiwis are going rural in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
'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.
Explainer: Why did the appeal against teen rapist's home detention sentence fail?
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.
