'I felt like a lamb to slaughter': Kiwi musician questioned about sexual violation claims
The accused's defence lawyer suggested the musician consented to any sexual activity.
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Kiwi musician alleges they were sexually violated and 'potentially drugged'
Musician says they were sexually violated in an Auckland man's home in 2013.
Defence Force stands ground over lack of action on drunken groper
NZDF said the man wasn't suspended because he was drunk when the incident occurred.
'Exhausted every avenue': Man jailed after 21 breaches
Ned Wilson has now breached his extended supervision order 21 times in eight years.
Teacher who sexually violated and manipulated a boy refused parole
Former teacher Stacey Reriti will remain in prison after Parole Board rejected release.
'Disgusting': Mums appalled as teen murderers seek to dodge life jail terms
Mums of murdered girls slam suggestion of removing life sentence for young killers
Major entertainment figure facing sexual violence, drugs charges
The man allegedly stupefied a woman by forcing his fingers into her mouth with meth.
Sexual abuser not ready for parole, board finds
Repeated denials of guilt make Edward Anand ineligible for sex-offender treatment.
Rapist admits killing mum as girls slept
A violent rapist has admitted to killing a friend before committing another vile act.
'Hell on earth': Woman with no mental illness kept in psychiatric hospitals for 40 years
Alison Pascoe sought $4m in compensation.
Political figure takes suppression battle to Supreme Court
The political figure's lawyer says their client was dragged into an 'awful conspiracy'.
Temporary non-publication order placed on Arise Church review
Lawyers are now trying to stop the independent review from being made public.
Hearings begin on abuse in deaf and disabled institutions
A Kelston centre for deaf students is one of the institutions in the spotlight.
Mother's anguish over predatory teacher laid bare in letter to PM
The mother expressed concerns about the school's investigation.
Samoan deportee: 'They've got a picture of me ... but I've got out and I've stayed on track'
A convicted man's last-ditch attempt to avoid deportation to Samoa has failed.
Waikato sex offender's preventive detention sentence quashed despite high risk of reoffending
The Court of Appeal cited his age and protection from his mother as mitigating factors.
A Moment In Crime: The Arthur Easton murder and wrongful conviction of Alan Hall
A Moment In Crime podcast revisits murder of Arthur Easton and the conviction of wrong man
Prison for former Dilworth staffer: 'I lived for 30 years fearful of the knock on the door'
Alister Harlow has been sentenced to three years, eight months' prison for sex abuse.
R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
The singer was found to have subjected young fans to systematic sexual abuse.
'If I had a superpower': Girl wishes she could erase hundreds of rapes suffered
The girl was raped at least three times a week over a number of years.
'Huge concern': Nearly a third of adults were a victim of crime in 2021
Survey shows 1.2 million Kiwis were victims of a crime last year. Who's most at risk?
Political figure loses suppression appeal but may seek Supreme Court date
The Herald is arguing for identifying political figure named during high-profile case.
'Scary mobster' jailed 12 years for brutal sexual assault
The defendant did not accept the verdict and was not remorseful for his crime.
A Moment In Crime: Evil stepfather - Bruce Howse and the murders of Olympia Jetson and Saliel Aplin
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks back at the murders of two young Masterton sisters
Babysitter's unspeakable crime revealed
24-year-old babysitter has pleaded guilty to one of the most monstrous of crimes.
From hurt to healing: Mum of girl raped, filmed by CEO speaks on sex abuse case
"I am talking about it because if I can help someone else, that's a good thing."
Abuse in care: 'Prison was heaven' compared to foster care, survivor says
Three stories of New Zealand children who were uplifted only to be abused.
Objectionable material downloaded 'by accident' court told
Pearce Buckley claims he just clicked a hyperlink, opening a folder in Mega called 'Nunu'.
British court grants Spacey bail on sex assault claims
Kevin Spacey intends to prove he is innocent of sexual offences, his lawyer says.
Father who sexually, physically abused stepkids jailed
The man sexually abused both stepdaughters, one was just 8 years old when it began.
Man denies raping teen cellmate
Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.
Serial rapist cites childhood of abuse in failed court bid
"Signature" offending seen in abductions of three different women for sex.
Man accused of raping prison cellmate
Benjamin Goundar allegedly sexually assaulted his cellmate every night for months.
Man stroked leg of 16yo in changing room, went into hotel room where 12yo girl was
Nathan Ngarimu Collier was already on the child sex offender register.