'Good lessons' for lawyers in Cosby case, 'hard' ones for victims
#MeToo activists are now worried the reverse will have chilling effects on victims.
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Kris Jenner must respond to claims she sexually harassed former staffer
Kris Jenner was accused of groping a staffer and making racist and homophobic remarks.
'It's horrendous, I felt sick': Parents react to 20 rapes reported in school survey
A total of 725 girls, aged between 12 and 18, took part in the first survey of its kind.
'Deeply painful moment': Chilling effect of Bill Cosby's release on survivors
The actor has been released after going to prison for a series of rapes.
Sailor's sexual assault charges: Panel told 'lightning doesn't strike twice'
The 27-year-old man, who has interim name suppression, denies the accusations.
Explainer: Why Bill Cosby's conviction was overturned
A closer look at the case against Bill Cosby and the court's decision.
Teuila Fuatai: Lift sexual harm burden from victims or we'll never change culture
OPINION: It's the only way to break the cycle of violence and harassment.
Killer of young girl admits child sex violation after decade of denial
Kerry Ratana has accepted his offending and now wants treatment, Parole Board hears.
20 students at girls' school say they have been raped: Police meeting pupils
More than 20 students said they have been raped in a recent survey.
Sexual abuse lawsuit filed against one of the country's wealthiest schools
Victim: 'The school moved offenders on and sought suppression to protect it's reputation.'
Money-hungry women out 'to destroy' Arthur Thomas with allegations, defence claims
Closing arguments have been heard in the historical sex offending trial of Arthur Thomas.
Dilworth case: Ross Browne's new charges
Former Dilworth chaplain's charges now include new objectionable material allegation.
280% surge in demand: Male sexual violence group struggling to manage
'It's dangerous to have a waiting list in sexual violence.'
Dilworth School: 150 men have come forward about historical sexual abuse
School's former chaplain Ross Browne now facing an additional seven charges.
Disabled adults 50 per cent more likely to suffer sexual violence in NZ
Disabled people don't always feel safe enough to report it to police.
ID scanning systems could become common place at Wellington clubs
Popular bar Dakota is implementing PatronScan technology to improve safety.
'His word against mine': She alleged sexual assault, but she ended up facing charges
After making a sexual assault complaint a Dunedin woman was the one in the dock.
Moment Harvey Weinstein realised he would face 11 further counts of rape and sexual assault
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was visibly upset when he learned he would be extradited to California to face 11 further counts of rape and sexual assault. Video / AP
West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges
Four West Coast men face raft of child sexual abuse charges and have appeared in court.
Scout abuser gets more jail time
Hypervigilance, distrust and fear, before a child abuse survivor's journey to closure.
The moment Harvey Weinstein realised he would be extradited to LA
Harvey Weinstein will be extradited to California to face more sexual assault charges.
Arthur Allan Thomas on trial for historical sex offending
The man pardoned for the 1970 Crewe murders faces indecent assault and rape charges.
Prominent businessman fails with second bid for bail from prison
The Court of Appeal refused to release the businessman on bail.
Prominent businessman makes second bid to be freed from prison cell
If the appeal fails the businessman will be eligible for parole in about nine months.
Two more men charged in Dilworth School sex abuse investigation
Two further men already in the court process have also been charged with more offences.
'He was the man': Ex-friend of Maddie McCann suspect makes stunning admission
He is the prime suspect in McCann's disappearance. Now an ex-friend has broken silence.
Jake Bezzant's former partner speaks out
Jake Bezzant's former partner Tarryn Flintoft told Heather du Plessis-Allan she had no choice but to come out publicly. Audio / Newstalk ZB
Six nights behind bars, prominent businessman asks for bail again
The businessman claims innocence and will again seek bail ahead of a conviction challenge.
Bill Cosby refuses sex offender programme, so is denied parole
Cosby refuses to acknowledge wrongdoing, even if it means serving full 10-year sentence.
Dilworth victim: 'You can't tell me there wasn't a child abuse ring'
Dilworth tutor was in MacMurray House at same time as two others accused of abusing boys.
What Ron Brierley told police about images of naked children found on his devices
Details emerge after Brierley's guilty pleas to possessing child sex abuse material.
'I do not forgive you': Victims of prominent businessman speak out
'How incredibly grateful I am the jury believed me and the other victims.'
Prominent businessman denied bail pending appeal
The rich Kiwi will be eligible for parole in a little more than nine months' time.