A Waihi woman was allegedly kidnapped, raped and kept captive for a number of days, then raised the alarm after escaping and calling police.
A man in his early 20s, from Katikati, appeared in Hamilton District Court yesterday on multiple charges including rape, kidnap and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Waihi Detective Sergeant Jason Perry said the man was arrested late last week.
Mr Perry would not go into specific details because the matter was now before the courts.
However, the matter was of significant concern, he said.