New ZealandRapist laughs as judge sentences himA rapist with 153 previous convictions has been sentenced to preventive detention over a raft of new charges, including one for rape.25 Sep 10:51 PM
WorldOutrage over 'it's not rape' t-shirtOne of the biggest department stores in the Philippines has been forced to withdraw a T-shirt which appeared to justify rape after outrage erupted online.24 Sep 02:10 AM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Attitudes to sexual assault belong in the 19th centuryBaiting Australians is my favourite way to pass a boring conversation.20 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandMan admits abusing boys over decadesA Hamilton man has admitted to a number of charges including sexually assaulting boys over three decades.18 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandTeacher accused of indecent acts caught by adults, Crown saysAn Auckland teacher accused of committing indecent acts on 10 girls was caught in compromising positions by other adults, the Crown says.18 Sep 02:39 AM
New ZealandDriver sexually assaulted girls on busAn elderly bus driver was jailed today after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting girls on his bus.16 Sep 02:02 AM
New ZealandKaitaia backpackers: More possible victimsPolice say a further four possible male victims have made contact with them following the arrest of Kaitaia backpacker lodge owner Michael Harris.13 Sep 05:31 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for videos of children being sexually abusedA 22-year-old man has been jailed for importing and distributing videos of children being sexually abused.12 Sep 02:15 AM
New ZealandJailed man raped two girls in 24 hoursAn 11-year-old girl abducted and raped by a Christchurch teenager threw herself from a moving car to escape, a court has heard.11 Sep 07:45 AM
New ZealandParents turned kidnapper son into policeThe parents of a man who kidnapped and indecently assaulted a 6-year-old girl turned their son in to police, a court has been told.11 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandSexual abuse court trials may be reviewed againA move away from the adversarial court system for sexual and domestic violence may be back on the agenda after the resignation of former Justice Minister Judith Collins, a senior National MP says.10 Sep 10:11 PM
New ZealandMan jailed eight years for almost decade-long abuse on boysA man who indecently abused young boys over nearly a decade has narrowly avoided a sentence of preventive detention.03 Sep 11:39 PM
New ZealandSexually assaulted while on work breakA Napier woman was dragged from her car and sexually assaulted while on a break near her work in Ahururi last night.28 Aug 11:13 PM
New ZealandElection 2014: Laying down the lawIn the latest Herald policy series, we put the election spotlight on the parties' plans for law and order.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandOz extradition battleJustice Minister Judith Collins has approved the extradition of a former Catholic brother to Australia to face child-sex charges.25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman punched in assault at uniWaikato University staff hope security footage will help police track a man who attacked a young woman in broad daylight at the Hamilton campus yesterday.23 Aug 09:27 PM
New ZealandIncurable brain disease hits ShiptonFormer cop and convicted rapist Brad Shipton has a rare and aggressive form of dementia.23 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldCliff in limbo as raid criticism growsThe police inquiry into Sir Cliff Richard came under mounting criticism after Dominic Grieve called its handling of the case "odd" and "very questionable".17 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldFresh leads for UK copsPolice say several people have "provided information" after the Berkshire apartment of singer Sir Cliff Richard was searched in connection with an alleged historical sex offence.16 Aug 07:56 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Shame on the predatorsA couple of years ago, I was out in the early hours of the morning after I'd MCed a conference.16 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKim Workman: Forget sex offender register - focus must be on preventionKim Workman writes: The Cabinet's agreement to establish a child sex offenders' register, but to limit it to government agency access, is a cautious step in a dangerous direction.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex offenders register signed offNew Zealand's first sex offender register has been signed off by Cabinet, but will only be available to agencies and not the general public.04 Aug 02:35 AM
New ZealandWife's name aids escape from e-braceletAn accused child rapist is one of a growing number of people able to flee criminal charges after cutting off their electronic bracelets.03 Aug 03:35 AM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Justice demands diplomatic opennessMalaysian diplomat Muhammad Rizalman bin Ismail was initially scheduled to return to this country almost a month ago to face charges of burglary and assault with intent to rape Tania Billingsley.02 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSex offender jailed for assaults on boysConvicted sex offender Alan Rubick was highly manipulative and skilled at identifying young vulnerable boys, the High Court at Wanganui was told.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex pest GP fights to keep name secretA GP who visited a female patient at her work, pulled down his pants and asked for oral sex is fighting to keep his name suppressed.31 Jul 04:50 AM
