World100 abducted Nigerian children handed over to state officialsAround 165 children are still feared held, though the exact number is disputed.08 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandPatched gang member beaten for hours with various weapons, including a child's bikeThe victim, 28, had serious injuries, including a collapsed lung and broken bones.08 Dec 04:03 AM
WorldArmed bandits seize bride and 13 others in NigeriaBaby also snatched in the raid in Sokoto State over the weekend.30 Nov 06:12 PM
CrimeBloodied, screaming woman dragged from home; group jailed for 'particularly nasty' kidnapping31 Oct 03:33 AM
World‘Kill crew’: Police charge three men over death of Sydney motherHer body was found in a burnt-out SUV.24 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'I was one of those kids' - Woman kidnapped by dad has message for Phillips kidsEleanor spent six months overseas with her dad before returning to state care in NZ.03 Oct 08:00 PM
CrimeMan escaped kidnapper after 90-minute ordeal when vehicle stopped at police checkpointBlade Herbert forced his way into the victim's home and demanded money.03 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Not every death is a murder': Defence disputes that gun was used to killAnaru Moana’s body has never been found despite extensive police searches.01 Oct 12:28 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist cleared of kidnapping woman 19 years on, despite admitting he had done itFrankie Edwards admitted five 2006 incidents involving women. But he only committed four. 16 Sep 04:19 AM
WorldTroops stranded by river as bandits snatch 18 women and children in NigeriaTroops were unable to reach the village as a swollen river blocked boats.14 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandTwo men charged with trafficking guns to group that held NZ pilot hostage for 594 daysPolice allege the men discussed sourcing Australian military firearms.13 Sep 08:21 AM
WorldIraq's PM, Trump announce release of kidnapped academicThe Princeton University doctoral student was kidnapped in Baghdad in March 2023.09 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandKidnapper told car-jacking victims he'd done time for murder and wanted to kill againPromising sportsman's criminal offending started when he joined a gang as an adult. 31 Aug 08:00 PM
World33 Colombian soldiers freed after capture in guerrilla-controlled areaThe soldiers were freed after being held captive for three days.29 Aug 03:31 AM
New ZealandSix Mongrel Mob associates found guilty of kidnapping, violenceViolent crimes across Southland that left people critically injured took place in 2022. 01 Aug 12:26 AM
Crime'Terrified': Father and daughter hostages speak of Nelson stand-off ordealVictim said he feared he would see his daughter killed in front of him.08 Jul 06:16 AM
CrimeTrio sentenced after kidnap victim dragged from library with severed fingertipThe victim was later stripped down to his underwear and beaten.30 Jun 06:00 AM
WorldDiddy used ‘power, violence and fear,’ prosecutors say in closing argumentsSean 'Diddy' Combs faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges in court.27 Jun 02:59 AM
WorldMan accused of stalking Memphis mayorMan, 25, charged with attempted kidnapping. Police said he scaled a wall at mayor's home.20 Jun 03:54 AM
WorldMother jailed for life for selling daughter, 6, to healerThe public gallery erupted in applause and cheers as sentences were read out.29 May 11:54 PM
WorldCassie Ventura reportedly goes into labour days after Diddy testimony conclusionCassie Ventura is in a New York hospital, in labour with her third child.28 May 12:28 AM
CrimeWhy young Head Hunters prospect wasn't jailed for 'utterly reprehensible' torture caseHe arrived to find the victim naked and bound, then he joined in.27 May 02:31 AM
BusinessCrypto investor tortured man for weeks for bitcoin password, prosecutors sayProsecutors say the victim was held in a luxurious Soho townhouse.26 May 08:04 AM
New ZealandThe horrifying ordeal behind Auckland's high-profile gang torture caseThe victim was tortured with drills, hot water and a metal pole.21 May 09:41 AM
CrimeKidnappedVictim claims inconsistencies in police investigation and fears for her life. Video / Michael CraigWatch17 May 05:00 PM
CrimeSeven years after teen's murder, 16yo kidnap participant namedDimetrius Pairama, 17, was tortured for hours before she was forced to hang herself.12 May 11:13 PM
World'Criminal conduct': Prosecutors outline disturbing allegations against DiddyProsecutors claim Combs forced women into degrading, drug-fuelled sessions.12 May 07:03 PM
