Former Destiny Church youth leader jailed for abusing young men

Monday 17 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 17 Mar 2025, 5:34pm

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Kiwa Hamiora-Te Hira has been sentenced to six years and four months' imprisonment for sexual violations and indecent assault. The offences occurred over five years at a south Auckland home while he was working with youth programmes. The victims, aged between 13 and 24, had previously viewed him as a mentor and father figure.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 17 Mar 2025, 4:49pm

   Ex-Destiny Church disciple Kiwa Hamiora-Te Hira jailed for abusing youth group boys (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 17 Mar 2025, 4:51pm

   ‘Egregious breach of trust’: Former Destiny Church member jailed for sexual offending against six boys (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 17 Mar 2025, 4:56pm

   Former Destiny Church youth leader Kiwa Hamiora-Te Hira jailed for six years for sexually abusing boys (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 17 Mar 2025, 5:00pm

   Former Destiny Church youth leader jailed for sex abuse of boys (opens in new tab)

5. 1News via RNZMon 17 Mar 2025, 5:34pm

   Former Destiny Church youth leader jailed for sexual abuse of boys (opens in new tab)