WorldAt least 100 northern Nigeria villagers kidnapped in latest mass abductionGangs seized at least 100 people from their homes in Nigeria.19 Mar 02:42 AM
WorldGunmen abduct 287 students in NigeriaIt marks the second mass abduction in the West African nation in less than a week.08 Mar 07:47 AM
New Zealand'Feared for his life': Gang member robbed man after being out of jail for just a weekHagen Henare had earlier been involved in kidnapping a woman for a gang boss.13 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe fake FaceTime kidnap: Kiwi arrested in Thailand over abduction hoax'Interpol contacted Thai police ... but when we arrived, they were having a party.'03 Feb 05:01 PM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer used online dating sites to contact women while on paroleShane Hoko was kicked out of an accomodation provider for not following its rules.24 Jan 03:04 AM
New Zealand'If you scream, I will stab you': Kidnapper threatened girls with screwdriverThe girls were not physically hurt but were emotionally traumatised after escaping.15 Jan 05:07 AM
New Zealand'It's horrible': Top detective vows to keep searching for Yanfei BaoChristchurch real estate agent was last seen alive on July 19.16 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWhat happened to the boy abducted by his mother and found six years laterTeen had been 'kidnapped' on a family holiday six years ago.16 Dec 02:59 AM
New Zealand'He was hunting for children': Sex offender caught trying to lure girls into carHe used promises of cash to get them into his vehicle. Two fought against him and escaped.07 Dec 06:00 AM
CrimeNotorious gang member faces lengthy prison sentence after violent assault on elderly manMobster Puk Kireka kidnapped partner and attacked good samaritan.24 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandCaptured Kiwi Phillip Mehrtens 'still alive, healthy', West Papua freedom fighters sayThe New Zealand pilot was taken hostage by TPNPB fighters in February this year.22 Nov 04:32 AM
New ZealandFamily take aim at man involved in kidnapping, assault on father-of-threePatrick Cousins led a largely law-abiding life until the night he lured a man to a shed.17 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very high risk' violent sex offender on the run after cutting off ankle braceletLeslie Peter Ross' history includes kidnap, rape and wounding with intent to injure.15 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You betrayed him': Family confront woman involved in kidnappingJoshua Terrey was kidnapped and beaten before later being found dead in a park.13 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandMan allegedly held at gunpoint, forced into dog kennel over missing cannabisThe man said he was out for a walk when the accused jumped out at him with a gun.06 Nov 04:49 AM
WorldFootball star Luis Diaz's parents kidnapped while driving homeThe parents were pulled over by motorcycle gunmen on their way home.29 Oct 05:53 AM
CrimeMan who kidnapped, dragged woman from bottle store by hair jailedBut Raniera Turner will likely be out of jail by Christmas due to time already served.26 Oct 03:38 AM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer Shane Hoko recalled to prisonShane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.17 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandCops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agentYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.10 Oct 11:14 PM
WorldKidnapper of 9-year-old girl left fingerprints on ransom note'She knew she was being rescued. She knew that she was in safe hands.'03 Oct 09:26 PM
New ZealandMan accused of raping sleeping partner then kidnapping her says sex was consensualCrown's case: “She tried to push him away and get him to stop, but he didn’t.”02 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole conditionShane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.20 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandBrutal attack on Napier teen filmed, three women arrested and chargedVideo of the incident has been classified as objectionable material.18 Sep 09:56 PM
New ZealandCops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agentYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.06 Sep 12:19 AM
New Zealand‘High level of concern’ for missing kids after dad's alleged bank heistPolice have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.05 Sep 09:37 PM
New ZealandMissing dad wanted for armed bank heist, shooting at supermarket workerPolice have charged Phillips with aggravated robbery, aggravated wounding.05 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao namedYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.31 Aug 09:49 PM
CrimeKnife-wielding Hamilton youth charged over carjacking and kidnappingIt follows an alleged incident on August 23 in Fairfield.28 Aug 05:31 AM
New ZealandLanguage barrier key element as defendant takes the stand in rape trialThe defence case began in the Dunedin District Court yesterday.25 Aug 11:06 PM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
New ZealandPolice launch new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.24 Aug 10:03 PM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
New ZealandYanfei Bao: Alleged kidnapping and murder leaves community on edge"There’s an increased unsettledness or anxiety", a community group says.17 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandYanfei Bao homicide case: Man charged with murder appears in court, pleads not guiltyThe accused cannot speak or read English, his lawyer told the court today.15 Aug 03:03 AM
