Fair trial concerns about Govt proposals to ease trauma on sexual violence victims
Victims of sexual crimes will be spared from being cross-examined in front of a jury.
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Embassy toilet cam case: Navy officers warned not to speculate, talk to media
"Many of you will know the former officer, and you will find the allegations distressing."
Support for accused top attache, NZDF emails show
But the then Chief of Navy wanted to condemn Alfred Keating's "bad behaviour".
Friends say they were told of Trump rape claim
Two women spoke publicly for the first time in a podcast released yesterday.
Disgraced Ratana Church minister jailed for 'predatory', repeated child sex abuse
Disgraced Maori church minister jailed for child sex offending.
K-pop clubs 'allowed drugging, rape of girls'
Exposing the underbelly of the country's massively popular "K-pop" scene.
Mothers ask PM to review double murders
Two mothers appeal for review of double murderer's case.
Trump compares himself to Kavanaugh in latest rape allegation
Trump vehemently denied the accusation.
Author claims Trump raped her 'in a dressing room' in 90s
Trump denied the allegations and said, "I've never met this person in my life."
'He had no reason to be there': Rest home sex attacker's sinister behaviour before assault
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Sexual grooming ex social worker also admits attempting to pervert justice
Oranga Tamariki said the woman's employment ended over the allegations.
Oranga Tamariki social worker pleads guilty before sexual grooming trial
The female worker was suspended when the Ministry for Children was told of the charges.
How 10 women brought a rapist to justice
A 78-year-old has been found guilty of 32 historic charges of sexually abusing children.
The kidnapped Yazidi children who don't want to be rescued
Many embrace the ultra-extremist form of Islam: "I love her more than my own mother."
Prominent businessman loses suppression argument with Herald
The Herald has opposed the applications for secrecy.
Retrial for school teacher accused of abusing boys
Benjy Swann has always denied the allegations and has said they are fabrications.
Man, 62, accused of performing indecent acts under guise of healing cancer
The accused is due to appear in the Tokoroa District Court on June 25.
Adopted citizen jailed for rapes of sex workers
A young man has been jailed for raping two woman and threatening to kill one's baby.
Donald Trump's role in tragic Central Park rape case
Director refuses to let Trump forget his role in wrongful conviction of Central Park Five.
'Most prolific' serial killer's deathbed confession
Drawings based on his memories of some of his female victims were released by the FBI.
Victim's relief at rapist's sentence
The victim realised now she was not to blame for the horrors Richard Apperley committed.
Ellen DeGeneres' mother opens up about abuse
'If someone in your life has the courage to speak out, please believe them.'
Lizzie Marvelly: Why are sex victims assumed to be guilty?
COMMENT: Shame, stigma, and fear keep women quiet.
R Kelly facing new sexual assault and abuse charges
The R&B singer has consistently denied allegations of sexual misconduct.
Prominent businessman allowed to leave NZ despite criminal charges
The wealthy man faces multiple criminal charges but has been allowed to travel.
PM won't comment on Parliament bullying report claims
Review found complaint against man later stood down was unsubstantiated.
'Bullied out': Man stood down from Parliament wants apology
Fallout from report of review into bullying and harassment at Parliament continues.
Predator principal's career of sex crimes and silencing
Former principal Paul Herrick sexually abused children over his 30 year career - how?
'I'm in a very dark place': Man stood down from Parliament
The man stood down from Parliament says he feels like he's been bullied from the building.
Our longest-serving prisoner Alfred Thomas Vincent declined parole again
"Obviously, he is not a candidate for parole today."
Secrets of the Beehive: Intoxicating but not for the faint of heart
COMMENT: Parliament likely won't adopt all recommendations, but protections are necessary.
Serious criminal cases before the courts on the rise says Simon Bridges
The cases before the courts is up at the same time as the prison population is down.