New ZealandHostage drama gunman shot deadA man police shot dead after he took a woman hostage at gunpoint at a Taranaki Hotel overnight was released from jail last week. Police this afternoon named him as Anthony Ratahi, 46, from Stratford.16 Jul 03:54 AM
New ZealandTeen charged with kidnap after Rotorua incidentRotorua police have charged a teenager after a woman was allegedly kidnapped in the city early today.25 Mar 06:19 AM
New ZealandPolice release images of attempted kidnap suspectsPolice have released images of two men suspected of trying to kidnap a 22-year-old community probation worker.24 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandFar North man charged with murderA Far North man has been charged with murder following the discovery of an Auckland man's body near a popular hiking track in Northland.04 Mar 04:36 AM
WorldDad's quest ends as son returns homeThere are calls for the Australian government to strengthen laws against parents who take children overseas without permission.31 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldReunion raises hope for missing child familiesThe missing children's group that last week reconnected American kidnap victim Carlina White with her real parents says calls to its helpline doubled after the news made headlines.26 Jan 04:30 PM
