Wiremu Abraham has been sentenced to eight years and one month in prison following a fifteen year-long investigation into a rape incident in Kaitaia in 2003.
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National unaware of identities in alleged ‘inappropriate touching’ incident
The National Party says it doesn't know the identity of the male young national member a teenage woman claims inappropriately touched her. The woman's identity is also unknown. The alleged incident took place last week and is under investigation by police.
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A new strategy to combat family and sexual violence
For the first time, chief executives from across the public service will be taking collective steps to end family and sexual violence in New Zealand.
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Miss World NZ comes out about alleged sexual abuse
When the reigning Miss World NZ was rehearsing for the New Zealand title, she was so overwhelmed by the confidence of another contestant talking about her trauma Jessica Tyson decided to come out on set and talk about her alleged sexual abuse as a child.
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HELP Foundation provides pilot service for sexual violence survivors
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says the Auckland Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation Charitable Trust will provide a 12 month long piloted service to reduce trauma for survivors of sexual violence who are going through the criminal justice system.
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"Safe to talk will support anyone affected by sexual harm"-Minister
A new helpline is now available for victims of sexual harm. "Safe to talk - He pai ki te kōrero" provides nationwide 24/7 access to free confidential information and support to people affected by sexual harm in any way.
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A plea to end sexual violence
A nationwide campaign is urging the government to better invest in ending sexual violence in New Zealand.
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Alleged rape of homeless highlights need for shelter
Following a number of alleged sexual assaults on homeless people in Auckland, a homeless people's advocate is stressing the immediate need for an overnight homeless shelter.
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Hundreds of Law Students protest outside Russell McVeagh
Hundreds of Wellington law students protested the right to workplaces being free of sexual violence outside the offices of Russell McVeagh.
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Running to stop sexual abuse
Kahira Rata-Olley will be taking on a 300km trans-tasman run to raise awareness around domestic and sexual abuse and to inspire others to speak out.
