Victims in rape cases should not have their sexual history paraded in front of a court and jury because it adds stress to an already ghastly experience, the Law Commission says.

A man has been jailed for historical sexual offences against two girls - sisters who were his own children's friends.

Two teens were sexually assaulted during a Picton home invasion, and a West Coast woman was attacked while she slept, in two separate attacks early on Sunday morning.

A prominent Australian entertainer has been arrested by Scotland Yard detectives on suspicion of sexual offences.

A Facebook page has been launched in support of a disgraced cheerleading coach who was convicted of sex offences against underage girls.

A New Zealand man accused of a horrific attack on a sex worker in Canada could serve time in a New Zealand jail if he is convicted and extradited.

A man charged with a horrific sex attack in Canada cut off his electronic bracelet and fled New Zealand on a false passport while on bail.

An exhausted cheerleader lay down on the gym mats after a lengthy training session and was sexually abused by her coach, a court has heard.

A cheerleading coach bought two 14-year-olds a bottle of vodka before sexually abusing one of them in the back seat of his car, a court has heard.

A Far North teacher who abused young boys will make another appearance in court today.

A siege involving convicted rapist Antonio Loguancio at a home in Melbourne is continuing into the second day.

Christchurch police are investigating two unrelated attacks on women over the weekend which they say appear to be sexually motivated.

The father of a teenage girl, allegedly plied with drugs then repeatedly raped by a former businessman, is demanding the high-profile man be named.

A "celebrity" Saudi preacher accused of raping and torturing his 5-year-old daughter to death has been released from custody after agreeing to pay "blood money".

A man has been arrested over a sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl at a South Island beach at the weekend.

Police are seeking witnesses to a sexual assault on an 8-year-old girl just 50m from the main entrance of a popular Southland beach.

An 8-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in the sand dunes of Oreti Beach in Southland near where a large number of people were present.

A man who was due to go on trial for sexual abuse was able to skip the country because a court staff member forgot to inform Internal Affairs of his bail conditions.

Child Youth and Family are supporting a teenager charged with a violent sex attack on a tourist visiting Waiheke Island.

A Kaitaia pastor has been sentenced to nine months' home detention for what one of his victims called a "disgusting habit" of taking photos up women's skirts.