WorldBlood of US news anchor’s missing mother found at crime scene: policeDNA tests confirm blood on her doorstep belongs to Nancy Guthrie.06 Feb 12:32 AM
World'We want to hear from you': News anchor tearfully pleads with kidnappers for mum's life'We need to know without a doubt she is alive and you have her,' Savannah Guthrie said.05 Feb 03:30 AM
WorldFour dead men: The cold case that engulfed a Colombian cycling starHitmen claim instigator of 2002 abduction was Tour of Spain winner Luis 'Lucho' Herrera. 05 Feb 02:46 AM
New ZealandPatched gang member beaten for hours with various weapons, including a child's bike08 Dec 04:03 AM
WorldGunmen seize women and children in another mass kidnapping in NigeriaPolice say herders stormed Isapa village, seizing 10 women and children.25 Nov 08:50 PM
WorldFifty children escape after kidnapping, many still missingNigeria has struggled with a spate of mass kidnappings, mostly by gangs seeking ransom.23 Nov 09:16 PM
WorldSchools shut after second mass abduction deepens Nigeria’s security crisisPresident Bola Tinubu skipped the G20 to focus on security concerns.22 Nov 12:15 AM
New ZealandTrio accused of murdering Tristan Oakes enter pleasOakes' whānau also attended the appearance in the High Court at Tauranga this morning.19 Nov 01:19 AM
WorldHannibal Gaddafi freed on bail after nearly 10 years in Lebanese prisonHis bail was reduced from US$11m to US$900,000 after a court appeal last week.10 Nov 09:58 PM
CrimeBloodied, screaming woman dragged from home; group jailed for 'particularly nasty' kidnappingRingleader Jamie Perfect, a 501 deportee, fired a shotgun inside the Beach Haven home.31 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
