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Lawmakers could force change to help protect abused children, says Murray Jones.
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Ex-boarding school staff member in court on historical sex offences involving students
The alleged offending happened more than 20 years ago, police say.
Uber and Bolt unveil women-only service in Paris
Sexual assault or harassment claims against drivers prompt change.
‘Demonic acts’: Family's torment revealed as victims face their abusive father
'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.
'You are mental, you bastard': Exes clash over wedding details during abuse trial
The judge called a short adjournment to allow the woman to compose herself.
Asian survivors of sexual violence detail struggles
Young Asian survivors face multiple barriers when seeking help, a report finds.
Father raped and beat his children, then left his $700k in assets to another family
Now the siblings have turned to the country's final court of appeal for access.
‘Mr Everyman’: The 50 others accused in France’s mass rape trial
New York Times: They're aged from 27 to 74. Most had jobs. Two-thirds have children.
Maximum term sought in French rape trial for husband who drugged wife
Dominique Pelicot has been on trial for orchestrating the mass rape of his wife.
'Unmasking monsters': Meet the Customs team intercepting child sex abuse material
New documentary goes inside the elite Customs team investigating child sex material in NZ.
Lord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girl
He was also added to the child sex offender register.
Disgraced property developer jailed after undercover child sexual grooming bust
He was caught trying to trade gift vouchers for sex with a 14yo, police say.
Fresh sex abuse claims against ex-staffer at Christchurch boarding school
Investigations remain ongoing to determine if there is any further offending, police said.
Opinion: The proposed anti-stalking law is good news – but must be future-proofed
OPINION: Emerging technologies will undoubtedly introduce new ways to cyber stalk.
'Catastrophic fall from grace': Whanganui teacher groomed two students
The man went on to have sex with one of the teenage girls.
'Abuse flourishes in secrecy': How Mormon women are fighting back
The final episode of Heaven's Helpline explores attempts to reform the LDS church.
Teacher allegedly offered teen $10k to not make complaint about sexual advances
'I was so scared, nothing like this had ever happened to me before,' the 17yo girl said.
'Grabbed both my butt cheeks': Taxi call centre staff allege sexual misconduct
Women have come forward with allegations of sexually inappropriate behaviour at work.
'Appalling': Archbishop pushed to quit after child abuse scandal
The archbishop’s failure to act on concerns about abuse caused the controversy.
Opinion: Parliament the wrong venue for PM's Abuse in Care apology
OPINION: Choosing Parliament to apologise simply doesn't cut it.
Stalking to become illegal in NZ, punishable by up to five years’ jail
The new law will define stalking as a pattern of behaviours in a 12-month period.
Principal's email details 'significant updates' to child protection policy amid disgraced teacher saga
The principal has emailed parents about steps being taken to keep girls safe.
'An awful life': Deaf student pinned against wall, choked by principal
Students at Van Asch College and Kelston School for the Deaf endured serious sexual abuse.
Dunedin entertainment figure faces multiple charges, including paying for sex with minor
The man has received interim name suppression.
An abuse of trust: How the Mormon church put a paedophile in charge of its young people
Episode five of Heaven's Helpline tells the shocking story of Daniel Taylor in Kaitaia.
Sister's heartbreak: Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children
Man's lawyer: “He is a victim himself and is now an abuser,”
Pelicot rape trial: Partners of accused deny rapist claims
Wives and girlfriends of men accused of mass rape have been shocked by charges.
Kiwi teacher accused of sexually assaulting six students is fighting extradition from UK
Allegations - raised after former student’s suicide - relate to a former Murupara teacher.
Man who posed as woman to obtain explicit images from young NZ males jailed
The man posed as a woman named Rebecca over a six-year period.
Tauranga man sent to prison for sexual violation of woman after work event
The victim said the "horrific" sexual assault has "devastated every aspect of [her] life".
Sexual violence, threats and spying - Mohamed Al-Fayed’s accusers speak out
It looked like the dream job, but the prestige came at a price.
Prosecutors asked to consider charging Russell Brand over sexual assault claims
Police launched an investigation into the comedian after allegations surfaced in 2023.
Some 400 women allege abuse by ex-Harrods boss
Late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual abuse and rape.
Life sentence for rapist who made girls his ‘playthings’ for 20 years
He punished his victims when they resisted his abuse. Now he will be punished, they said.