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'I was really shocked': Lawyer accused of groping while in court
A lawyer is accused of allegedly "groping" a woman's backside in court, which he denies.
The heartbreak and anguish of sexual abuse - and the aftermath
Post-traumatic stress disorder can result in trust issues, but gratitude practices help.
Hooton on Labour Party handling of sexual assault allegations
Matthew Hooton was critical of PM Ardern and the Labour Party’s handling of allegations of sexual assault by a former Labour Party staffer. Audio / Newstalk ZB
Woman adopted at birth details abuse in state care
"It was supposed to be a place of safety, but it was the complete opposite."
Death penalty for rape and murder of British diplomat
Uber driver gets death for raping and strangling British diplomat on the side of a road.
Fake doors and secret lairs discovered at Epstein's estate
A shocking new video from the sex trafficker's private island has emerged.
Unresolved: Kiwi victims of sexual violence deserve better
Victims of reported sexual violence to police deserve better, writes Kirsty Johnston.
Mother to stay in prison for ignoring possible sex abuse
The woman will stay in prison for neglecting her four children.
Police warning after drink spiking
Police want people to stay safe while enjoying themselves in town.
'Predatory maggot': Teacher's sex with teens in car - dad speaks
Father of victim targeted by sex abusing former teacher speaks out about guilty plea.
Praise for Police and Prostitutes' Collective partnership
A resource has helped to strengthen the relationship between police and sex workers.
Claims disgraced bishop failed to safeguard people in diocese
Bishop Drennan had his resignation accepted by the Vatican earlier this month.
Waitress' horror: Victim comes face to face with abuser she thought was dead
Police believe there are more victims and are urging them to come forward.
Serial rapist almost free: Flights booked for Iraqi inmate facing deportation
Serial rapist will be deported straight after prison release, banned from returning to NZ
Kidnapped teen reveals life after abduction
Jayme Closs has spoken out a year after she was held hostage in remote cabin for 88 days.
Revealed: 510 dangerous criminals breach court orders after prison release
More than 500 dangerous criminals have breached supervision orders since 2014.
Auckland doctor accused of rape can still practice
Medical Council of New Zealand hamstrung by doctors appealing action through the courts.
Appeal dismissed in case of West Auckland man jailed for sex assault on drunk mate
Supreme Court has rejected a second bid by a sex offender to overturn his convictions.
Convicted sex offender claimed his right to a fair trial was compromised
A convicted sex offender claimed his right to a fair trial was compromised.
Roast Busters: Where members are now
Whatever happened to the teens at the centre of the 2013 Roast Busters scandal?
Female social worker groomed boy, asked him to destroy sexually explicit images
EXCLUSIVE: She asked victim to destroy sexually explicit images during investigation.
Muslim women who fled China for Kazakhstan recount ordeals
These women remain haunted by the stories of abuse they carry with them.
Sex pest tax fraudster dead after life of court and jail
Notorious ex-con dies leaving history of tax fraud and sexual offending.
Woman accused of child sex offending attended school assembly
A woman facing child sex offending charges has been allowed to attend a school assembly.
Police say Blockhouse Bay sexual assault claim was false
Police are no longer investigating a reported incident in Blockhouse Bay.
Cemetery sex attack: Man avoids jail after terrifying assaults
A Christchurch man has been sentenced for kidnapping and assaulting two sex workers.
Mariya's battle: NZDF sexual abuse case goes to appeal
Her High Court claim for $600,000 was dismissed because of the statute of limitations.
Epstein's butler reveals the VIP guests
The butler reveals the famous faces who allegedly visited the disgraced financier.
Wife shocked at swim coach's 57 child sex charges
The woman has shared her "shock" at dozens of child sex charges against her husband.
Focus Live Earlier: Police are seeking two ‘extremely dangerous’ men over two sex assault kidnappings in Auckland
Focus Live Earlier: Police are seeking two ‘extremely dangerous’ men over two sex assault kidnappings in Auckland.
Top cop accuser: 'I'm happy knowing he is no longer in police'
She also wants change to how alleged victims are treated in blue on blue investigations.
Serial assault case: accused man appears in court
An arrest followed allegations from multiple women on Saturday.
Sexsomnia case: Rapist's appeal fails
The man appealed his conviction after his doctor found he was a "sleep talker".