Sexual Assault
New network launched for sexual assault survivors
Sexual health workers are hoping a new support network will increase the number of sexual assault survivors accessing help. Audio
Prisoners forced to share cells lodge complaints of sexual assault
Fifteen prisoners have complained of being sexually assaulted in the past seven years, but a victims advocate says the true figure could be many times that. Audio
Double bunking aggravating prison sex attacks - advocacy group
An advocacy group for male survivors of sexual assaults says research into prison sex attacks is needed. Audio
Rape Crisis reject "data-for-funding" contracts
Rape Crisis groups say they will refuse to accept contracts with the Ministry of Social Development if it insists on making them hand over private information about clients in exchange for funding. As… Audio
Stroobant fears for safety in prison
The man who sexually violated an elderly woman in her home before murdering her fears for his safety inside prison if the full details of his offending are known. Our reporter Eddie Gay has the story.
…Vanuatu MPs urged to back tougher sentences for sex crimes
A women's rights group in Vanuatu is welcoming legislation that would strengthen sentences for sexual crimes against children and women.
Changing rugby's 'macho' culture
The reputation of NZ Rugby and the Chiefs has taken a considerable hammering of late. First for allegations of abusive behaviour towards a woman hired to strip for the club, and then for a failure to… Audio
Louise Nicholas questions NZ Rugby's Chiefs probe
Sexual assault victims advocate Louise Nicholas remains unconvinced the report which cleared the Chief's players of any abuse of a stripper was truly independent. Audio
Stanford sex attacker freed from jail
A former Stanford State University student who sexually assaulted an unconscious woman, sparking an outcry across the US, has been released from jail.
Trial for Taranaki man facing more than 50 sex charges begins
A Taranaki man facing more than 50 sex charges spanning two decades has gone on trial in the High Court.
Germany bring in 'no means no' law
A new legal definition of what constitutes rape is about to take effect in Germany.
The college rape case that's outraged America
A six-month sentence for a former Stanford University athlete convicted on multiple charges of sexual assault has been meet with outrage. Audio
Alicia Kozakiewicz: Abductee now advocate
American Alicia Kozakiewicz was 13 years old when she was abducted, imprisoned and raped by a man she met online. She now warns others about the risks of the internet and is a campaigner for 'Alicia's… Audio
MPs tell own sexual abuse stories as they demand PM apologise
Several MPs have revealed in parliament they were have been victims of sexual assault. Audio
Man sought over assaults on women
Auckland police are looking for a man in relation to several assaults on women in Mt Albert.
Inquiry launched into Air Force sex assault complaint process
There'll be an independent inquiry into the way the Air Force handles sexual assault complaints after victims of a former sergeant spoke out about a lack of action. Audio
Some police still don't know how to deal with sexual assault
Some police officers are still struggling to talk to sexual assault victims years after measures were introduced aimed at improving such investigations. Audio
Rape culture and consent in New Zealand
Rape culture and the issue of consent has come to prominence in the last 12 months, with the likes of the Roast Busters case, the television film about Louise Nicholas' experiences and the tragic… Audio
How to safely intervene to help stop sexual violence
Fiona McNamara is the coordinator for the Sexual Abuse Prevention Network. Audio
Justice Minister interested in changes to court system
The new Justice Minister has changed tack from her predecessor Judith Collins saying she's interested in how to change the way the court system deals with sexual assault victims. Audio
