Sex Abuse
Travel bubble bursts, Google trouble, extradition battle over
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn for the latest on how Australia's temporarily pulled the pin on quarantine-free travel for New Zealanders, the escalation of tension between Google… Audio
Rare voice for male sex abuse victims recognised
A Queen's Birthday Honour recipient hopes his award will bring the challenges faced by male sexual abuse survivors into the spotlight.
'Brutalised inside and then I had to live with that shame'
Two sexual abuse survivors from Burnham Military Camp near Christchurch have spoken publicly about the horrors they endured.
Ex-Pope Benedict XVI blames 1960s revolution for sex abuse
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has published a letter which blames clerical sex abuse on the "all-out sexual freedom" of the 1960s.
Shock at delay in removing paedophile priest's photo
A survivor of sex abuse by a Catholic school leader whose portrait is being removed years after his attacks, says he was "one of the most evil men operating as a paedophile".
TVNZ urged to promote specialist helpline after Jackson film
An organisation for men who have suffered sexual abuse is urging TVNZ to air its helpline after it screens a new documentary on Michael Jackson.
Sex offender released after serving under half his jail term
A man who has served less than half of an 11-year sentence for sexually abusing girls as young as 11 has been released from prison.
Singer R Kelly charged with sex offences in Chicago
Singer R Kelly has been charged today with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, some involving underage victims, US media report.
Pope: Stay celibate or leave the priesthood
Pope Francis says there is "no room" in the Catholic church for gay priests or nuns.
Victims' advocate loses faith in an 'incapable' Church body
A sexual abuse survivors' advocate says she can no longer refer people to the Catholic Church's body for dealing with complaints, saying it is dangerously incapable of dealing with victims.
Pope asks forgiveness for priests' abuse at Dublin mass
Pope Francis has ended a two-day visit to the Republic of Ireland by celebrating a Mass at Dublin's Phoenix Park. Several hundred thousand people flocked to the park, where the Pope asked for… Audio
Priests who don’t report sex abuse confessions could be fined
Some Catholic priests across the Tasman will soon be facing a $10,000 fine if someone confesses child sex abuse to them and they don't report it to the police.
Angie Meiklejohn: 'Centrepoint is a dark stain on New Zealand's landscape'
Angie Meiklejohn moved to Auckland's Centrepoint community when she was 15. She tells Kim Hill that participating in the upcoming documentary Angie has lifted her shame about what happened there. Video, Audio
Man tells court he was sexually abused by teacher for five year
The man's former teacher is on trial for historic sex abuse at one of New Zealand's most prestigious schools. He told the court he waited until both his parents were dead before coming forward. Video, Audio
Carol Shand: championing sexual health
One of New Zealand’s leading figures in women’s health, Carol Shand, reflects on her career and plans for retirement. Audio
Guam Catholic Church warns of bankruptcy over abuse bill
The Catholic Church in Guam is warning churches, schools and social services could be at risk if its bankrupted by sexual abuse settlements. Audio
Australian schools sued over sex abuse
Some of Australia's most prestigious private schools are being sued by men who allege they were sexually abused by teachers and staff.
Serial child rapist lands in Auckland but cannot be monitored
A serial child rapist has been deported from Thailand, arriving back in Auckland just hours ago but with the police unable to do a thing about him. Audio
Sex offenders
Sex abuse victims say a child sex offender register is needed and they want it to go one step further by making the names public. Audio
NZ Catholics accused of being too lax on abuse
An American sex abuse watchdog is accusing New Zealand Catholics of being too lax and helping cover up crimes against children. Audio