New ZealandCrimes that shook New Zealand in 2016More than 206,000 New Zealanders became a victim of crime in 2016. Here are 10 of the high-profile cases that shocked the nation.02 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Screamed so much she coughed blood'Keith Papini has revealed further gruesome details of the moment his wife was found on the side of a freeway after her alleged abduction.02 Dec 01:07 AM
WorldDid captors plant iPhone in the woods?The Sherri Papini investigation has taken another disturbing twist as suspicion builds about the original crime scene.01 Dec 07:53 PM
WorldJogger had 'message' burned into her skinMore disturbing details have been revealed about the alleged torture of Californian mum Sherri Papini, who had a "message" branded on her.30 Nov 10:14 PM
WorldJogger mystery: Cops 'blindsided'Police investigating the bizarre kidnap and torture of Sherri Papini say her husband released 'unique' details they didn't want made public.30 Nov 08:13 AM
WorldJogger found beaten, chained, emaciatedGRAPHIC WARNING: Sherri Papini's husband has revealed sickening details about the condition she was found in on the side of the road with a bag over her head.29 Nov 10:06 PM
New ZealandAward for cop charged with kidnappingA senior police officer charged with kidnapping is set to be awarded a Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero medal.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWanted man 'kidnapped' family memberWanted man using social media to avoid police, says detective.23 Nov 10:41 PM
WorldWoman chained in 'shark cage'New details have emerged about the terrifying ordeal of the woman who was found "chained like a dog". WARNING: Graphic.14 Nov 08:17 PM
New ZealandMan smoked P with alleged captorsA businessman at the centre of a kidnapping and violence trial has admitted using methamphetamine with his alleged captors.07 Nov 05:34 AM
WorldDark past of man who killed at least 7On the surface Todd Kohlhepp was a polished real estate agent but disturbing details about the 45-year-old's past criminal history have now emerged.06 Nov 08:30 PM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Message to his holiness the Pope, return our teddy!Eltham teddy bear involved in international kidnapping case. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Nov 03:42 AM
New ZealandKidnap victim's harrowing testimonyA maintenance worker for a wealthy businessman said a pistol was pointed at him and fired as he was forced to drive his employer's truck from Mt Maunganui to Rotorua.01 Nov 10:32 PM
New ZealandPolice still puzzled by alleged kidnappingPolice are still puzzled by an alleged kidnapping from Sylvia Park in September.31 Oct 09:38 PM
New ZealandCold case rapist jailedFormer national wrestler Devon Charles Bond's past caught up with him in 2014 when his DNA was taken following a drunken brawl.25 Oct 11:28 PM
New ZealandJury struggles for verdict in abuse caseThe jury in the trial of Napier man accused of "sadistic" offending against his partner is struggling to reach unanimous verdicts The 20 Oct 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Girl's parents found relationship toxic'The jury in the High Court in Napier will consider 28 verdicts against a Napier man accused of sexually abusing and torturing his 17 Oct 02:43 AM
New ZealandPossible abduction near HelensvilleA man has fled to the safety of a police station after saying another man tried to abduct him tonight.09 Oct 08:51 AM
World'Everything they said was a lie'The man Channel 9 left to languish in a rat-infested jail has lashed out, accusing the network of lying to everyone.11 Sep 10:15 PM
CrimeKidnapping and blackmail convictions upheldA woman's kidnapping and blackmail convictions for forcing a man to empty his bank account at an ATM have been uphled by the Supreme Court.06 Sep 12:42 AM
CrimeMan jumps from car after alleged kidnappingA Whangarei man was forced to jump from a moving car after he was allegedly kidnapped then assaulted. Police confirmed the man suffered 31 Jul 11:57 PM
New ZealandMan attempts to abduct child in WellingtonA bearded man has tried to bundle an 8-year-old child into his car in Nga, Wellington.06 Jul 03:21 AM
CrimeNot guilty plea on kidnapping and assaultA man accused of assaulting a woman with a knife and a baton and unlawfully detaining her has denied the charges. Grant Butler appeared 05 Jul 11:54 PM
New ZealandKidnapped Kiwi not well enough to returnThe injured New Zealander freed from Nigerian kidnappers is not yet well enough to return home.29 Jun 04:50 AM
New ZealandSixth accused in court for Dome Valley kidnappingName suppression lapses for woman accused in Dome Valley kidnapping case.28 Jun 09:33 PM
New Zealand'I had no intention of stopping': Cop avoids kidnappersFormer Kiwi cop escaped kidnappers in Nigeria.23 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Who's behind kidnapping?A New Zealander and at least two Australians have been kidnapped in southern Nigeria by gunmen who killed their local driver. Former All Black Byron Kelleher has been arrested in France for "destruction and violence". Paris Jackson has defended her father Michael after police reports painted him as a "sex-crazed predator".Watch23 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandDome Valley case: Four accused namedFour people accused of abducting and assaulting a woman found dumped by the side of a road in the Dome Valley can now be named.14 Jun 06:10 PM
WorldKidnappers leave tycoon's son in woodsThe mentally disabled adult son of a German billionaire was kidnapped and held for ransom for several hours this week, it emerged yesterday.19 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldMum who abducted daughter freedA woman who spent nearly 20 years on the run - including a spell in New Zealand - after kidnapping her daughter has been released from jail.19 May 03:58 AM
New ZealandFreed man kidnapped, beat former partnerA Wairoa man just out of jail tracked his former partner to a friend's house, then kidnapped and beat her so badly she was unable to open her eyes, Gisborne District Court heard.13 May 07:12 AM
New ZealandAlleged kidnapper texted for divine helpAn alleged kidnapper appears to have become so nervous he texted a friend asking God to keep him safe, a court has heard.11 May 05:41 AM
New ZealandKidnap accused admits SIM card cover-upHamilton man admitted trying to keep his identity secret by purchasing a new SIM card before allegedly participating in the kidnapping an Auckland body builder.08 May 05:00 PM
