A depraved web of rape, sexual violations, drink spiking - a five year investigation - and never ending trauma for the many victims.
Two men have been convicted of 68 charges in one of the biggest prosecutions of its kind in the country.
Christchurch police have praised the courage of young women who came forward, after being drugged and sexually assaulted. And victims advocates have urged others to do the same.
Jean Edwards reports.
