Taiawa Harawira jailed for historical child sex abuse

Friday 27 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 27 Jun 2025, 11:34am

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Taiawa Harawira has been sentenced to almost six years in prison by the Auckland District Court. The 67-year-old was found guilty of six sexual charges, including rape, involving a girl decades ago. Harawira maintains his innocence.

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1. StuffFri 27 Jun 2025, 11:03am

   Taiawa Harawira jailed after sexually abusing girl decades ago (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 27 Jun 2025, 11:34am

   Taiawa Harawira jailed in Auckland District Court over historical child sex abuse charges (opens in new tab)