Sexual Violence
New court to hear sexual violence cases
A new sexual violence court may mean more people are willing to lay complaints, victim advocates say.
Dunedin schools notified about child sex offender move
Three schools in Dunedin have been told a child sex offender has been moved into the suburb of City Rise, Corrections has confirmed.
Whangarei runner's attacker jailed for eight years
A man who abducted and attacked a woman runner in Whangarei will spend at least eight years in prison.
How should communities deal with serious sex offenders?
Notifying people about sex offenders in their community might cause more harm than good, a psychologist says. Audio
Slow progress on specialist sexual violence court
The government has been "slow to respond" to calls for a specialist sexual violence court but at least it hasn't rejected the idea, a victim advocacy group says.
'Roast Busters' case drives calls for sexual violence court
A decision looms on whether New Zealand will get its first sexual violence court.
Radical alternative proposal for sexual abuse cases
Elisabeth McDonald is an Associate Professor of Law from Victoria University and an author of a major two year report that examined options for reforming pre-trial and trial processes for sexual… Audio
New court recommended for sexual offences
The Law Commission is recommending radical changes on how sexual violence cases are dealt with, including the ability for some sex offence cases to be handled outside of the judicial system. The… Audio
Specialist sexual violence court proposed
Justice Minister Amy Adams says she is open to the idea of establishing a sexual violence court. Audio
Tougher rules needed for Roast Busters-like offending
An expert in sexual violence says young men who post sexually exploitative images online of girls without their consent should have to undergo mandatory therapy. Audio
Kelvin Davis - anti sexual violence hikoi
MP for Te Tai Tokerau Kelvin Davis reports from his hikoi against domestic and sexual violence. Audio
Lawyers, politicians, rape survivors, create national plan
A group of prominent anti-rape and sexual violence advocates have come together to form a national set of goals to combat rape culture. Audio
How to safely intervene to help stop sexual violence
Fiona McNamara is the coordinator for the Sexual Abuse Prevention Network. Audio
