WorldAt least 300 abducted Nigerian schoolboys freed - officialIslamic extremist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for the mass abduction.18 Dec 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPrisoner fled hospital fearing organs would be harvestedThe kidnapping was a case of "mistaken identity", Judge Hobbs said.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan considers kidnap charges against military police after car incidentMan considering kidnap charges against military police officers who 'detained' him.01 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTexas man executed for horror killing of buried-alive teenOrlando Hall's final words were 'I'm okay'.20 Nov 06:35 AM
New ZealandFlatmate kidnapped, shot. All over $600Chantel Anderson wanted vengeance and reached for her gun.09 Nov 06:00 AM
WorldMilitary rescues US citizen kidnapped in NigerThe man had been taken by armed kidnappers who demanded a ransom from his family.01 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandCar set on fire after kidnapping: Cops think vehicle may be linked to police shootingOfficers are still working to locate the men involved in the early morning shooting.27 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandBashed, burned, shot, amputated: Men jailed for torture 'like Tarantino movie'Pair jailed after admitting kidnapping, torture of man who had pinky finger amputated.19 Oct 09:16 PM
WorldFive men face trial for kidnap plot of Michigan governorMen alleged to have plotted kidnap because of Democratic gov's Covid-control measures.16 Oct 08:28 PM
New ZealandJury told how kidnapped woman's finger cut offHarrowing five days for woman after being kidnapped outside Wellington hotel.12 Oct 06:34 AM
New Zealand'Traumatic' kidnapping case: Police release CCTV footageMale victim and his partner left unharmed but traumatised by incident.23 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandBashed, burned, shot, amputated: Duo admit kidnap, torture of manAuckland man was kidnapped and tortured, with his feet shot and his finger cut off.14 Sep 05:44 PM
New ZealandPolice seeking witnesses to Wellington kidnappingPolice are seeking witnesses after the kidnapping in the Eastern suburbs last month.11 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWrong side of the law: 125 cops charged with criminal offendingThe Herald reveals how many cops have been charged with crimes since 2015 - and why02 Jul 11:43 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: The Crewe murders, New Zealand's most infamous cold caseEpisode 7 of A Moment In Crime looks back at the 1970 Crewe murders in Pukekawa02 Jul 08:16 PM
WorldColombian army rescues two kidnapped touristsThe men were kidnapped three months ago by guerrillas as they returned to Bogota.20 Jun 12:53 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast: The kidnapping that shook the nationEpisode six of A Moment In Crime podcast looks back at the 2002 kidnapping of Baby Kahu.31 May 07:17 AM
New ZealandDome Valley attacker's sentence shortenedOne of the women involved in the attack will serve a shorter prison sentence.15 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandDome Valley attacker appeals conviction and sentenceDome Valley attacker Julie-Ann Torrance is appealing her prison sentence.26 Feb 10:27 PM
New ZealandPrison sentence for fatal drug dealSosiua Ula died after falling headfirst from a speeding car in a drug deal gone wrong.20 Feb 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA decade of crime: Ten cases that shocked New ZealandThe crimes that shook New Zealand - a decade of high-profile cases revisited25 Dec 06:09 AM
WorldHorrifying moment teen was kidnapped on cameraThe 16-year-old was kidnapped off a New York City street by four men.17 Dec 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour Head Hunters sentenced in Tauranga kidnapping caseTwo of the four Headhunter gang members found guilty of kidnapping have been jailed.25 Nov 10:29 PM
KahuPolice watchdog 'racist' says former top cop found to have abused his powersThe IPCA found that Hurimoana Dennis had unlawfully detained a teenager in 2015.14 Nov 05:36 AM
WorldWoman raped and 'left for dead' by father and daughterA father and daughter kidnapped a woman at gunpoint and held her captive for a week.09 Nov 11:43 PM
WorldThe violent abduction of world's youngest billionaireMo Dewji was walking outside a hotel gym when a gang of violent thugs abducted him.02 Nov 08:04 PM
CrimeStolen dog found by police at Northland property"It's like taking a family member."22 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldKidnapped teen reveals life after abductionJayme Closs has spoken out a year after she was held hostage in remote cabin for 88 days.14 Oct 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: 510 dangerous criminals breach court orders after prison releaseMore than 500 dangerous criminals have breached supervision orders since 2014.13 Oct 02:29 AM
CrimeWoman repeatedly kicked and punched for more than 20 hoursViolent Northlander is jailed for more than seven years for vicious assault.07 Oct 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParents implored Parole Board to keep kidnapper locked up"It disturbs us to think what could have happened to our little girl."06 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandNanny behind Epsom baby kidnapping to be released from prisonAn elaborate pregnancy scam led to a newborn baby girl being stolen from her cot.03 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandNo deal: Notorious criminal to stay behind barsParole Board rules 70-year-old needs more insight into his 'pro-offending attitudes'.17 Aug 08:35 PM
CrimeWoman jailed for kidnapping and robbing Northland man for third timeWoman jailed for 6 years and 4 months for kidnapping for gain and aggravated robbery.09 Jul 06:00 AM
