Waitemata police have this afternoon spoken to two alleged members of the 'Roast Buster' group which boasted online about having sex with drunk teenage girls.

Hamilton residents are being advised to check their home security following a series of intruder incidents in the east of the city on Sunday.

One of the founders of a group calling themselves the Roast Busters has apparently apologised online for his involvement in the group.

I was incensed this week when I read the story of Jacqui Scott, as indeed were most people when they read of her ordeal.

The former principal of a Northland Christian school has appeared in court on sex abuse charges involving two young boys more than 40 years ago.

Three teenagers alleged to have been involved in the rape and sexual assault of a young woman are associated with one of New Zealand' most distinguished boys' schools.

A woman has taken the bold and unusual step of applying for her name to be made public to expose her adult son who was convicted of rape and incest against her.

A number of suspects have been eliminated from inquiries, as Christchurch police investigate the brutal rape of a young Sockburn mother.

'Why didn't I cry out for help? Fear.' Ten years on and in a new book Elizabeth Smart details her ordeal after she was snatched from her bedroom by a crazed preacher.

Police hunting the fluoro-vested intruder who raped a young mother in her Sockburn flat last week are speaking to ex prison inmates and known sex offenders.

Christchurch police are commending a rape victim who is recovering from a serious sexual attack in her own home.

A young woman was raped in her Christchurch home while caring for her 7-month-old baby by a man who talked his way inside, saying he was there to inspect storm damage.

A city-wide hunt continued today for a man who police say may have been wearing a high-visibility vest when he raped a woman in her Christchurch home.

Rolf Harris is to front court for the first time after being charged with 13 child sex offences.

The delay in cancelling convicted paedophile James Parker's teaching registration was necessary to avoid re-traumatising victims, the Teachers Council says.

Security footage from local bars is being reviewed today as police investigate rape allegations made against members of the South Canterbury rugby team.

The NZRU responds to allegations of rape leveled at members of the South Canterbury rugby team.

About 1 in 10 men in some parts of Asia admitted raping a woman who was not their partner.

A former running coach accused of committing indecent acts against a boy in Wanganui now faces 35 new charges.

Notorious sex offender Nicholas Reekie has lost his bid to have nearly $6000 worth of security costs waived.

He was cleared of sexual misconduct in a criminal trial, but a Korean pastor says he's being victimised by the Presbyterian Church of NZ.

Australian artist Rolf Harris's portrait of Queen Elizabeth is reportedly in art limbo, with no-one confirming its whereabouts.

A defiant deposed Presbyterian Korean pastor has vowed to continue leading church services despite being barred for sexual misconduct and abuse.

A former Catholic brother today has an appeal hearing against a judge's decision to have him extradited to Australia to face 252 sexual abuse charges.