The two men accused of killing Kiko Li bought bottles of soft drink, bread and three knives just days before the murder.

Rotorua police have charged a teenager after a woman was allegedly kidnapped in the city early today.

Police have released images of two men suspected of trying to kidnap a 22-year-old community probation worker.

A Far North man has been charged with murder following the discovery of an Auckland man's body near a popular hiking track in Northland.

There are calls for the Australian government to strengthen laws against parents who take children overseas without permission.