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
New ZealandKidnapping lawyer denies laughingLawyer at centre of a kidnapping trial denies laughing and telling alleged kidnapper to “let the poor boy speak”.07 May 09:43 PM
New ZealandVictim 'a renowned steroid dealer'A man who drove an alleged kidnapping victim to the Burger King from which he was abducted and then phoned police to alert them to the incident has described his former friend as a “renowned” steroid dealer.07 May 07:16 AM
New ZealandAlleged kidnapping victim denies lyingThe victim of an alleged kidnapping denies he concocted his story to ensure he received favorable treatment after being caught by police with a cache of steroids.06 May 07:41 PM
New ZealandBaby kidnapper's miscarriageTequila Caroline Matekohi-Samuels tragically lost her baby during pregnancy. So instead, the 18-year-old kidnapped someone else's baby.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman sentenced over kidnapping of babyA South Auckland beneficiary who kidnapped a sleeping 8-week-old baby has been sentenced to four-and-half months’ home detention.06 May 01:32 AM
WorldBoko Haram: 200 girls rescuedThe Nigerian army has rescued 200 girls and 93 women who had been captured by terror group Boko Haram.28 Apr 07:46 PM
WorldBoko Haram: 'We want our daughters back'A year after Islamic extremists Boko Haram kidnapped 220 girls from a girls boarding school in Nigeria, most of the girls are still missing.13 Apr 11:19 PM
New ZealandDrug lord: Police illegally bugged callsA convicted drug baron says police illegally intercepted phone calls he had with his lawyer, giving prosecutors unfair insights into his case.03 Mar 01:33 AM
New ZealandDNA could solve kidnapping cold caseDNA could be the key to solving a 21-year-old rape and kidnapping mystery.13 Feb 04:38 AM
New ZealandWoman who snatched baby jailedThe mother of a baby who was snatched from an Auckland hospital says today's sentencing of the abductor helped to close the chapter on the horrifying incident.11 Feb 04:21 AM
WorldMum expected to admit abductionA former Auckland woman is expected to plead guilty to kidnapping her infant daughter 20 years ago to start a new life in New Zealand and Australia, US media reports.05 Feb 05:23 AM
New ZealandKidnap terror haunts familyAs Elsje and Coenraad Pretorius gaze into their baby daughter Nadine's eyes there is not a hint of the drama that almost separated them forever in September.28 Dec 04:00 PM
