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Book sellers drop Akld teacher turned author's novels after teen sex crimes
One of the books featured a boy in a 'major child prostitution operation across Europe'.
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Predator made Kelston Boys’ his 'hunting ground'. Now students and teachers speak out
'I was like a trophy,' says an alleged victim of sex predator Murray Sakey.
The Chief of Defence, the alleged affair and the letter he read before he quit
Revealed: The letter our most senior military commander received two days before he quit.
'She was only 14': Music teacher's ex-wife claims he admitted 'petting' girl in marital bed
'It was a very shocking, awful, dreadful thing,' his former partner said.
'You need help': Girl sent warning note to alleged sex offender teacher
The music teacher is accused of sexually abusing three young schoolgirls.
IRD staffer guilty of suffocating his ex now under investigation by accounting body
'Inland Revenue should be ashamed,' a former worker said.
Ex-mosque volunteer charged with sexually abusing teens loses suppression
The mosque where the man used to volunteer said he ceased his involvement in 2020.
Strangers pull masked teens off girls in 'distressing' bus depot attack
A victim suffered concussion, a black eye and had clumps of hair ripped from her head.
Ex-Kelston Boys’ teacher guilty of child sex abuse, had priors for kid exploitation images
The two victims came forward after seeing a Herald story on Sakey's earlier crimes.
Firm employing lawyer who assaulted ex will 'reconsider' job if he's named
The firm said it was satisfied the employee was not a health or safety risk.
Ex-Auckland teacher says he shared bed with boy because 'it was a place to sleep'
'Sometimes, if they were available, I'd put pillows down the centre,' he told the court.
'Any child is attractive': Accused ex-teacher says kids have gorgeous faces
'It seems the police have no idea what beauty is,' he told the investigating officer.
'Never thought this day would come': Man testifies against his alleged child sex abuser
The retired teacher is facing 10 charges in relation to two boys.
Ex-teacher claims he used pillow barrier when sleeping in bed with boy
The man is on trial for alleged historical sexual abuse against two boys.
‘If you ever tell on me, I’ll kill ya’: Ex-teacher accused of child sex abuse
The man is fighting 10 charges, which he denies.
Auckland cop facing child indecency allegation vows to fight charge at trial
Molla denies wrongdoing and has been stood down from police duty.
'You shouldn't have done it': Former Wesley worker sentenced for sex crime
Staffer gets a home-based sentence and will not be placed on the sex offender register.
Auckland mum took 'very sick' prem baby from hospital despite warnings he could die
The woman's husband was also charged but he was found dead before his sentencing.
Hockey association fires woman who blew whistle over handling of alleged teen sex abuse
'I’ve only been a mum who’s tried to protect my child.'
Remuera octogenarian jailed after 'unprecedented' cache of child abuse material uncovered
The defence sought an 88% sentence discount.
Free Speech Union council member revealed as complainant of 'ridiculing' posts
Ani O'Brien moved to lift her name suppression this morning in court.
'We need the jewellery for god': New Zealand’s secret world of dowry abuse
Pooja says loans and a $185,000 life insurance policy were taken in her name.
'My ex is crazy': Experts on custody case of woman falsely labelled schizophrenic
The woman had to spend more than $30,000 to overturn a without notice parenting order.
Father granted custody after falsely claiming his ex was on meds for schizophrenia
Court barred a mum from unsupervised contact with her child after the man's false claims.
Defence lawyer admits assaulting ex-girlfriend, files urgent bid to keep name secret
The man was working as a defence lawyer when he assaulted his ex-partner.
Skydiving firm admitted putting woman in danger during fatal plunge. They were fined $9000
Sarah-Jane Bayram died when a nine-person 'speed star' formation jump went horribly wrong.
Ex-Act president Tim Jago admits abuse of 3 males, 2 victims he had denied at trial
One of Jago's victims said he suffered 'fear, anxiety, anger and embarrassment'.
Auckland actor who twice played Cookie Bear charged with child sex abuse
The man also allegedly used social media sites to send explicit messages to young people.
Former Act Party president admits fresh historical sex abuse charge
The charge was laid late last year.
Massive security effort for Modi’s high-stakes Auckland visit
Specialist police, armed 'assets' and sniffer dogs are being deployed across Auckland.
Newmarket pool pervert: Remuera accountant unmasked after secretly filming hundreds of men
The man, who made videos of about 400 men in a changing room, can now be identified.
Review ordered into 'no surprises' failure after refugee centre sex abuse
Immigration New Zealand won't say if the man has been assessed for deportation.