Christchurch man jailed for historical rape and sexual abuse

Thursday 29 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 8:16am

Peter Hugh Ensor has been sentenced for historical sexual abuse and rape. The victim testified that the abuse occurred almost 30 years ago, noting that police had incorrectly informed her in 2008 that charges could no longer be laid.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 29 Oct, 5:00pm

   Christchurch man Peter Ensor jailed for historical rape and sexual abuse (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 Oct, 8:16am

   ‘I learned how to survive fear, threats and abuse’: Day of reckoning decades after sexual abuse (opens in new tab)