New ZealandGallipoli hero survived bullying, sexual assaultThe New Zealand hero of Gallipoli James Waddell stood less than 5ft 3 but heroes don’t come much bigger.24 Apr 02:45 AM
World'Every woman's living nightmare'One of the victims of a "night-stalker" rapist waived her right to anonymity to confront her attacker and accuse him of making her body feel worthless.20 Apr 11:33 PM
New ZealandWoman sexually assaulted in NelsonPolice are investigating the sexual assault of a woman near the Maitai River in Nelson overnight.17 Apr 01:46 AM
OpinionLaura Bates: What to do next about 'Everyday Sexism'Now the Everyday Sexism Project has reached 100,000 posts, here's what Laura Bates wants to happen next.16 Apr 09:00 PM
WorldTrial over sex with Alzheimer's wifeA former Iowa state politician faces up to 10 years in jail after having intercourse with his wife, who suffered from a severe case of Alzheimer's disease.15 Apr 04:26 AM
New ZealandChange drives anti-rape leader outSexual violence survivor advocate Dr Kim McGregor has resigned from the agency because its board has decided to narrow its focus.13 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldWomen sold to Isis as 'gifts'Yazidi women released by Isis this week have given distressing accounts of their ordeals.10 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldHow could Rolling Stone get it so wrong?Rolling Stone magazine this week retracted a story of alleged university gang rape after an investigation found it was a “journalistic failure”. Andrew Laxon examines the fallout.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman sexually assaulted on Christchurch streetA woman was sexually assaulted before having her bag stolen as she was walking along a Christchurch street early on Easter Sunday.10 Apr 04:55 AM
New ZealandSexual assaults up 44 per cent in Southern districtThe Southern district is safe despite a 44 per cent increase in sexual assaults last year, police say.06 Apr 10:55 PM
OpinionDana JohannsenComplainants fare poorly in alleged sex-assault casesWhen a sports star is accused of sexual assault, the public's first concern is what it means for the individual's career, writes Dana Johannsen.06 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldNurse filmed himself raping patientsA male nurse has admitted filming himself raping two unconscious women in A&E while patients lay just feet away.30 Mar 09:35 PM
New ZealandNo trial for 95 indecent assault chargesA 72-year-old Palmerston man has avoided trial on 95 charges of indecent assaults on boys after a High Court judge found he has dementia.30 Mar 08:36 PM
New ZealandWoman sexually assaulted in WellingtonA woman has been sexually assaulted in a Wellington suburb last night.30 Mar 05:57 PM
New ZealandLitany of failures in Roast Busters caseThe mishandling of a school yard incident where a young woman was bullied by an alleged sexual offender are among a litany of police failures.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThings are worse for victims - GreensDelays for sexual violence jury trials are increasing - the Government claims this shows success in clearing old cases but the Greens say it's an indictment.19 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Police reform pledges exposed in reportThere are many contenders for the title of most damning and depressing finding in the report by the IPCA into the Roast Busters investigations, writes Toby Manhire.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice apology is 'just the beginning'Police have publicly apologised to the young women at the centre of the investigation into the Roast Busters scandal, after a report slammed their handling of the case.19 Mar 05:30 AM
New ZealandPolice failure a 'lapse in performance'Police Commissioner Mike Bush has apologised 'unreservedly' following an IPCA report which found Roast Buster victims were "let down" by police.18 Mar 09:04 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: 50 years of feminism hasn't stripped away women's fear of men"Should you take them back to yours? Or go to theirs?" Verity Johnson's answer sent her book club into an uproar.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCops hunt witnesses after sexual assault in TaurangaTauranga police are seeking help from members of the public to identify a group of men involved in an alleged sexual assault of a teenager.13 Mar 04:11 AM
New ZealandMusic tutor granted name suppressionA private music tutor has denied accusations that he sexually abused pupils.05 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Art of handling a groper faded along with sexismOlder women are far more blase about groping than us young 'uns. Yeah, they say, it happened all the time, you just dealt with it. You had strategies. Tactics, writes Verity Johnson.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged with park sex attacksPolice believe they have caught the man responsible for a slew of sex attacks in a South Auckland park.27 Feb 06:04 AM
WorldCliff Richard defiant as sex abuse inquiry widensThe sex abuse investigation into Sir Cliff Richard has "increased significantly since its inception" and involves more than one allegation, say South Yorkshire Police.27 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over alleged rape, blackmailA Christchurch man has been arrested as part of a police investigation into the alleged rape, and blackmail of a victim using a video recording.26 Feb 01:12 AM
WorldPostbox fornicator found deadA British man who tried to have sex with a postbox has been found dead weeks after signing the sex offenders register.25 Feb 05:35 AM
WorldMore Bikram yoga sex claimsBikram Choudhury, the creator of the popular hot yoga regime, is facing more accusations of sexual assaults against trainees.25 Feb 12:52 AM
New ZealandJail for man who raped teen in car parkA man who raped a 16-year-old girl in the Dunedin Library car park after befriending her on Facebook has been sentenced to nine years and two months' jail.24 Feb 05:52 PM
WorldRolf Harris stripped of honoursRolf Harris has been stripped of his two Australian honours, after being jailed for indecent assault in the UK23 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandGirl endured horrific torture: detectiveAn Auckland teenager has allegedly suffered four days of shocking torture at the hands of a man more than twice her age.20 Feb 04:00 PM
World'Hot girls 'n guns' quip draws fireA female Republican politician in Las Vegas is sponsoring legislation to allow guns on campuses, but only to be handled by females.20 Feb 04:00 PM
