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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.

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

Protesters could cause more chaos, someone just got $16 million dollars richer and Wayne Brown gets set to meet with the PM in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

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.

Watch: Verdict in Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial

A jury awarded Johnny Depp more than US$10 million in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard, vindicating his stance that Heard fabricated claims that she was abused by Depp. Video / AP

Auckland teen rapist loses suppression appeal, school not to be identified

The teen was investigated after several women made rape and sexual assault complaints.

Focus Morning Bulletin: 4 October, 2022

Aged care sector calls out for help, FBoy Island to air despite controversies and police step down after football match stampede in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Marilyn Monroe and the Hollywood monster before Harvey Weinstein

Before Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood's worst predator was "Mr Z".

'It's just gross' - Married At First Sight bride slams FBoy Island

MAFS 'bride' slams reality TV shows saying she believes toxic behaviour is promoted.

'You're a monster': Man who claimed sex with 12yo was consensual jailed

'Removed from reality': Rapist wants to reunite with victim after he's released.

Woman fights to keep sister's rapist behind bars after victim's death

The sister of a rape victim nearly missed her chance to speak at a Parole Board hearing.

Furious parents demand principal step down at school which hired sexual abuser

The teacher aide resigned last week after his past record was revealed.

Child sex offender claims rule that bans sexual activity between prisoners is discriminatory

Prisoners caught having sex in treatment unit can end up in solitary confinement.

Convicted teen rapist wins sentence discount

Denial does not necessarily preclude the possibility of rehabilitation, Appeal Court says.