Judge rejects sex abuser’s claim of own abuse in Wellington sentencing
The court heard the man gave conflicting evidence to the report writers, unable to say if the alleged…
Repeat offender Jerry Moka sentenced in Whangārei for raping friend’s daughter
The 51-year-old recently appeared for sentencing in the Whangārei District Court after being found guilty by a jury…
Auckland caregiver Zeak Smith jailed for sexual abuse of disabled teen
And if he wasn’t named, it might not be his last time he does so, she argued. ‘Significant…
Tauranga man Rikki Tarei imprisoned for raping young woman
Tarei and the young woman connected through their shared Christian faith, but what seemed like it could be…
The number of NZ women on oral contraceptives is falling. What is the truth about the pill?
Pill use in New Zealand is trending downwards alongside growing concerns being voiced online by wellness influencers. Photo…
Prisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegations
On Thursday, Corrections commissioner custodial services Sean Mason told RNZ that because of the “serious sexual nature of…
Teacher Sam Bocock loses registration after sexual relationships with students
Relationship with first student started on Tinder Before his first term teaching Māori at Timaru Girls’ High School,…
Family torn apart by stepfather’s ‘sadistic’ physical and sexual offending against kids
He was found guilty on multiple charges of sexual conduct with a child under 12 and sexual violation…
Corrections ends Pūwhakamua prisoner reintegration contract after ‘serious sexual allegations’
Corrections began funding the service in November 2022. Since then, it had contributed around $3.9 million in ongoing…
Supreme Court says man who committed rape at the age of 15 must be resentenced
The victim was older than him and had consumed alcohol and drugs before he gave her sleeping pills.…
Christchurch man linked to religious group charged with rape and assault
NZ Herald 24 Mar, 2026 12:31 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Bill Cosby ordered to pay $32.4m to woman over sexual assault case
“She knew she had been drugged and raped by Bill Cosby,” the suit said. Attorneys said Cosby, 88,…