New ZealandFormer Dilworth student says teacher chased him after fleeing sexual abuseLeonard Cave, a former music teacher at Dilworth, has pleaded not guilty.25 May 02:01 AM
New ZealandDilworth School staff member told student his alleged abuser was 'great guy''The school knew about it and chose to ignore it,' a sister of complainant tells court.24 May 04:12 AM
New ZealandDilworth students complained about sex abuse but no action taken, court hearsLeonard Cave, from Whanganui, has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges.23 May 02:54 AM
WorldElon Musk accused of 'exposing himself' to cabin crewThe SpaceX founder has been accused of exposing himself during a flight to London.20 May 01:20 AM
New ZealandMental health carer admits historical sexual offendingThe man would regularly babysit the victim, subjecting him to abuse on a weekly basis.19 May 05:00 AM
WorldUK Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rapeSexual offences alleged to have taken place over a period of seven years.17 May 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: What Depp v Heard trial and Roe v Wade case say about progress for womenDespite the advent of #MeToo, it appears it's a case of one step forwards, two steps back.15 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolitical figure fights for suppression in former rich-lister's caseThe political figure's lawyer said they had been dragged into an 'awful conspiracy'.12 May 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAsk the experts: Pain during sex - why won't my partner talk about it?Nic and Verity answer your sex and relationship questions.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington sexual assault: 21-year-old man charged with rapeThe 21-year-old is due to appear in the Wellington District Court on May 9.07 May 07:30 AM
CrimeHe was bawling his eyes out and we were sitting there feeling uncomfortable: complainantAccusers allege uncle apologised but continued sexually abusing other young relatives06 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWoman sexually assaulted in midnight home invasionThe "traumatic" incident happened on April 23 in the central suburb of Te Aro.05 May 10:48 PM
WorldHeinous act sparks fury across nationA teen girl went to police to report rape.What happened next is an unthinkable horror.05 May 08:10 PM
CrimeMan allegedly targeted a succession of under-aged cousins and niecesWomen's allegations of child sex abuse by their uncle span 30 years.05 May 07:32 PM
New ZealandSentence reduced for after-party sexual assaultJudge quashes community detention to allow Luke Goatley to continue with his studies.05 May 06:47 PM
CrimeDunedin rapist Dwayne Keats given indefinite sentenceKeats was jailed for 15 years, but Court of Appeal says sentence manifestly inadequate.29 Apr 08:17 PM
OpinionTracey Edmonds: My daughter was sexually assaulted. This is how we can stop people like serial rapistsA teenager who raped and sexually violated multiple girls avoided jail at his sentencing.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRefugee jailed for sex with underage girlIssue of age of consent in South America raised during proceedings.29 Apr 05:00 AM
WorldEmergency contraception sent to Ukraine amid rape crisisAbout 25,000 doses of contraception have been sent to Ukraine for sexual violence victims.29 Apr 12:00 AM
Crime501 deportee faces historic sex chargesJudge David McNaughton says the case has strong public interest.28 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Monster': Chief executive who filmed himself raping young girl finally namedSex offender's former colleagues were given trauma counselling.27 Apr 07:32 AM
New Zealand'She couldn't walk, she couldn't talk'; Man jailed for raping 'semi-comatose' womanThe judge assessed the victim as being 'semi-comatose' when she was put to bed.27 Apr 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I was terrified of him': Survivor of serial teen rapist speaks out about 'calculating predator' at schoolVictims confront serial teen sex offender who changed the trajectory of many young lives.26 Apr 05:00 PM
Crime'A lucky break': Teen rapist avoids jail for 'appalling' attacks on girls'I truly feared for my life that night and that terror never left me.'26 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandSchools not required to report students accused of sexual assault to Ministry'Schools are required to act on incidents if they occur.'26 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandAccused rapist leaves Auckland University, dodging penaltyThe case sparked an outcry among university students.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Do you see the pain I feel?' Woman confronts sexually abusive father who forced brother on herFather and mother faced charges over years of sexual abuse of daughter.21 Apr 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEmma Priest: The risks of a victim-centric approach to rape trialsOPINION: A former Crown prosecutor turned defence lawyer puts her case for defendants.17 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandCameras in public toilets: Sex predator banned from regionExtensive conditions placed on paroled repeat sex offender still considered a high risk.13 Apr 05:40 PM
New ZealandDilworth abuse survivors back lawyer Frances Joychild QC to head inquiryA leading human rights lawyer has been selected to lead the independent Inquiry.12 Apr 06:26 AM
New ZealandWhen the lessons end: A secret relationship with her music teacherHe was in his 50s, she was 16.12 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandGang member found guilty over violent sex attackA Dunedin gang member has been convicted of rape and other charges after a week-long trial08 Apr 08:10 PM
New ZealandFourteen years' jail for father who raped and abused daughterThe judge hopes the 'bright, bubbly, intelligent' girl can recover from the abuse.08 Apr 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNaked man in Tauranga reserve: Second woman speaks outThere have been three incidents of a similar nature reported to police.06 Apr 05:00 PM
