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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.
Police seek trio over Papakura bashing
Three men who kidnapped and bashed a man in the south Auckland town of Papakura last night are still on the loose.
Three arrested after woman kidnapped
A 16-year-old and two men have been arrested after burglars allegedly assaulted a man and kidnapped a 28-year-old woman.
Two arrested on assault and kidnap charges
Two men have been charged with kidnapping, assault with a weapon and aggravated robbery after an incident in Rotorua last week.
Girl abducted and raped
A teen was abducted from a street in a small Hawke's Bay town and driven to a remote field where she sexually assaulted by two masked men.
Woman admits making up rape claim
A Christchurch teenager made a false rape complaint because she liked the attention, a court has heard.