Hamilton woman sentenced to home detention for sexual offending

Friday 5 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 4:08pm

Kate Rochelle Gough has been sentenced to 12 months of home detention for sexual offences against a 14-year-old boy. The 37-year-old woman pleaded guilty to charges including unlawful sexual connection and committing an indecent act.

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1. Waikato TimesFri 5 Dec 2025, 3:47pm

   Woman who committed 'full spectrum' of sexual acts with boy, 14, gets home detention (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 5 Dec 2025, 4:08pm

   Hamilton woman Kate Gough avoids jail after sexually assaulting teen boy (opens in new tab)

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