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Second abduction attempt reported
Police are appealing for information after two girls reported separate abduction attempts in Christchurch on Saturday night.
Man tries to kidnap girl, 10
Christchurch police are hunting a man who tried to lure a 10-year-old girl into his car on a busy residential street over the weekend.
Kiwis 'targets' for Commonwealth Games kidnappers
New Zealanders have been warned against showing their Kiwi colours at the Commonwealth Games.
Police hunt eight-year-old's attacker
A young girl is 'extremely shaken' after a man attempted to kidnap her in Kumeu yesterday.
Man kidnapped student, demanded money for P
A student had a knife held to his throat by a man who threatened to cut off his fingers and kill him if he didn't give him $100 to buy P.
High-profile killer guilty of kidnap
The man convicted of killing teenager Liam Ashley four years ago has been found guilty of kidnapping, threatening to kill and assault with an offensive weapon.
Babysnatcher gets third chance at sentence
A 22-year-old woman who tried to snatch a two-day-old baby from a maternity ward is being given a third chance to do her community work sentence.
Jailed restaurateur to pay more than $75,000 in wages
An Auckland restaurateur jailed for kidnapping two of his workers has been ordered to pay more than $75k.
US baby found seven years after abduction
US police are trying to piece together the life of a girl found seven years after being abducted by her 13-year-old aunt.
Career criminal earned six-figure income in prison
One of NZ's most-notorious career criminals pulled in a six-figure income while in jail - then picked up legal aid as well.