Why Brittany Higgins’ ‘kiss’ claim was aired in trial
ACT Chief Justice releases details of why the contested claims were allowed to be heard.
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Former Auckland principal guilty of sexually abusing young student
The defendant helped start the Deep Green Bush School in Clevedon.
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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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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