Australia's most senior Catholic, Cardinal George Pell, has admitted the fear of scandal led to cover-up in the church over child abuse.

Embattled entertainer Rolf Harris will continue to be investigated over historical sex abuse allegations after his bail was renewed.

A victim who was preyed upon by her physics teacher for sex during extra-curricular sailing classes is pleading with authorities to make details of the case public.

An appeal by sex offender Stewart Murray Wilson against an extended supervision order has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

A cheerleading coach jailed for sexually abusing three young women has been urged by one of his victims to get help.

A former British TV presenter is facing prison after he admitted a catalogue of sex abuse allegations dating back nearly 50 years.

A former Far North deputy principal will be sentenced in August on 74 charges of sexual offending against boys.

A serial sex offender could be locked up indefinitely after being found guilty of sex offences against children.

Rolf Harris has been sensationally arrested by police investigating allegations of sexual abuse following the Jimmy Savile scandal.

A new bra powered with an electric charge has been developed in India to shock any would-be rapists.

A former Northland teacher has pleaded guilty to a further 25 charges, including five charges of sexual assault, at Kaitaia District Court this morning.

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.

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.

A Kiwi accused of dragging a sex worker behind a van in a "horrific" attack in Canada is believed to have fled there after removing his electronic monitoring bracelet while on home detention in NZ.

A New Zealander has been charged over the alleged abduction of a sex worker in Canada where a woman was tied up and dragged behind a van.

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.