Sexual Assault
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