WorldFalse trail: Bone at new search site for missing Australian 'not human'The 1969 kidnap case was the UK's first murder conviction without a body.20 Mar 09:44 PM
WorldPolice allege 85yo Sydney kidnapping victim was killed within 48 hours; accused duo face courtGerard Andrews, 29, and Daniel Stevens, 24, have both been charged with murder.26 Feb 05:29 AM
WorldArrests after alleged mistaken-identity kidnapping, murder of 85yoTwo men aged 29 and 24 were arrested after raids on homes in Sydney's north.24 Feb 10:25 PM
WorldWrong man taken: Police fear for 85-year-old mistakenly kidnapped from Sydney home16 Feb 07:38 AM
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
WorldNew mass kidnapping, initially denied by police, shakes NigeriaUS airstrikes in the African nation last month have not slowed the mass abductions.21 Jan 07:32 PM
WorldNigeria frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildrenSome hostages had already escaped, walking hours back to remote villages.21 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandThree men jailed for life over murder of Anaru MoanaA sister of one, guilty of injuring with intent, was sentenced to a year's supervision.17 Dec 12:32 AM
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
WorldWave of abductions tests Nigeria's emergency security responseThe African nation's President has ordered 50,000 new police recruits.27 Nov 07:47 PM
WorldNigeria declares national emergency after mass kidnappingsPresident Bola Tinubu has ordered 50,000 new police recruits nationwide.26 Nov 08:18 PM
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
