Tag: sexual_assault

• Rowan Maxwell Donoghue Sentenced for Historical Offenses Against St Bede's Students

  13 May 2026 4:49 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Rowan Maxwell Donoghue received a seven-year, eight-month prison sentence for historical offenses against St Bede's College students in Christchurch. Police praised victims' bravery and urged others to report similar incidents, emphasizing available support.

  Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalEducationSocial Issues Rowan Maxwell DonoghueSt Bede's CollegeChristchurchSexual AssaultSentencingNew Zealand PoliceHistorical Offenses

• Man Arrested Following Assault in Ōpōtiki

  27 Feb 2026 2:38 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Police have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with an assault on a woman in Ōpōtiki. The victim sustained moderate injuries, and the accused faces multiple serious charges.

  Law EnforcementSocial Issues ŌpōtikiAssaultPoliceArrestChargesEastern Bay of PlentySexual AssaultNew Zealand Police

• Man Sentenced to Preventative Detention for Ōtara Sexual Assaults

  4 Dec 2025 10:48 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Johnathan Tamihana, 33, of Ōtara, has been sentenced to preventative detention with a five-year non-parole period for two sexual assaults in Ōtara Creek Reserve.

  Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia ŌtaraAuckland High CourtCounties Manukau East CIBsexual assaultJohnathan TamihanaSentencingNew Zealand Police

• Police Investigate Sexual Assault in Tokoroa, New Zealand

  28 Jun 2025 12:02 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Police in Tokoroa are seeking public assistance after a woman was sexually assaulted on Dumfries Road. They are looking for any information or footage related to the incident.

  Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Tokoroasexual assaultDumfries RoadNeale SaundersCrime StoppersNew Zealand Policeinvestigation

• Police Investigate Sexual Assault on Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walking Track

  28 Jun 2025 11:20 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Police are investigating a sexual assault on a woman on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track. They are seeking information from anyone who was in the area on June 18.

  Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal sexual assaultRangituhi/Colonial KnobPoriruaPete MiddlemissRaiha StreetNew Zealand Policeinvestigation

• Police Investigate Sexual Assault on Rangituhi/Colonial Knob Walking Track

  28 Jun 2025 11:01 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Police are investigating a sexual assault on the Rangituhi/Colonial Knob walking track. They are seeking information from anyone who was in the Raiha Street carpark area on June 18 between 3pm and 4.30pm.

  Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal sexual assaultRangituhi/Colonial KnobPoriruaPete MiddlemissRaiha StreetNew Zealand Policeinvestigation

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