'Set up to fail': The $200b cost of abuse in state care
Abuse in care costs an estimated $857,000 over each individual survivor’s lifetime.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromSexual Assault
Father of Ross Bremner dies before inquest into 2016 family stabbing
Keith Bremner was stabbed by his son, who killed three others in 2016 stabbings.
PM defends minister after they admit not reading abuse report
Matt Doocey was sent a Royal Commission report into abuse last November.
Mama Hooch: 'Part of me was taken away' - second victim drops name suppression
She wants to show other survivors they can succeed after sexual abuse.
Survivor shares harrowing story of Mama Hooch sexual assault
At 22, Danielle Gare was drugged and assaulted at Mama Hooch. Now 28, she bravely shares her journey to inspire others. Video / Carson Bluck
Man accused of ram-raid, teen rape and kidnap claims it's all 'lies'
Crown: 'Does it make any sense that she should make up false allegations about him?'
Holly Willoughby speaks out after security guard found guilty of murder plot
'We should not be made to feel unsafe going about our daily lives and in our own homes.'
'Breathtaking arrogance': UK woman got pregnant with boy while on bail for having sex with another
Rebecca Joynes groomed both boys from the age of 15.
Best-selling author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault in NZ
Gaiman has denied the allegations of sexual misconduct by a woman in New Zealand.
UK serial rapist Andrew Barlow moved to open prison after bid for early release
Andrew Barlow was handed 13 life sentences for a string of sexual assaults in the 80s.
Man charged with ram-raid and rape calls victim's relative a 'compulsive liar'
The man says he's got an alibi: 'It would be impossible for me to commit these offences'.
‘Coronation Street’ rapist given 13 life sentences makes bid to be released from jail
He was once Britain’s most wanted man.
DJ Diplo accused of distributing revenge porn
A woman is suing the DJ, and court documents have come to light.
German woman given harsher sentence than rapist for calling him ‘pig’
‘Maja R’ jailed for ‘defaming’ gang-rapist by messaging him after he avoided prison.
Crime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – survey
Highly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.
My father was a murderer and I’ve devoted my life to proving it
Where could Moira Anderson be, 67 years later?
'My first kiss will always be with a predator:' Man sentenced for sex offending against teen in park
'I realised I was strong enough to do something, and now, we are here.'
For two years, influencer who sexually abused teen boys has kept name secret; that may soon change
The Court of Appeal has upheld his conviction.
'Sex monster': Dutch volleyball player who raped 12-year-old girl qualifies for Olympics
This news comes after a judge said his Olympic hopes were a 'shattered dream'.
'My baby': Couple allegedly murder teen who was used as surrogate
A couple reportedly kept the teen in unsafe conditions before she went missing in 2002.
Disgraced ex-NRL star won't face fourth rape trial
Jarryd Hayne has been behind bars since his conviction in 2023 for sexual assault.
'48-hour nightmare': Teen allegedly kidnapped, raped after $20k ATM heist
Now a father and son are on trial together in the High Court at Napier.
Court upholds part of domestic violence victim's appeal against paying costs to her abuser
The court dismissed half of the woman's case.
Parole for mum who used 5-year-old as ‘sexual plaything’ after 4 years in prison
The woman will be released having served three years and 11 months behind bars.
'The stuff of nightmares': Seasonal worker jailed after raping child at train station
Crown prosecutor Jackson Webber said it was 'an appalling rape of a vulnerable girl'.
Man accused of child rape won't be retried after convictions quashed
The complainant told police she did not want to pursue a second trial.
'Real-life nightmare': NZ's most prolific stalker admits new harassment charges
The stalker told one woman he would 'get her in the end'.
'Incompetence': Brian Tamaki slates police after Destiny Church follower charged with abuse
The accused man is facing six charges of indecent assault against two teenage victims.
Mama Hooch rapists: Brothers' appeal to be heard in October
Herald reveals High Court date for Christchurch's Mama Hooch rapist brothers.
Jarryd Hayne leaves prison as fourth trial looms
The former NRL star had been behind bars since a jury found him guilty in April 2023.
Man wanting more than casual sex violates sleeping woman, threatens to post video
He sent her hundreds of texts and threatened to kill her and throw her in a hot pool.
Kevin Spacey denies groping allegations
Admitting 'pushing the boundaries', he told Piers Morgan he preferred the term ‘caressed’.
Man confronts Destiny Church disciple accused of abuse as he leaves court
The dramatic exchanged followed the accused man's first court appearance.
'Monster hiding in plain sight': Man jailed for sexually abusing girls after meeting mum on Tinder
The man subjected the little girls to 'monstrous' sexual abuse after meeting their mum.