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Man allegedly kidnapped for ransom
Alleged kidnapping happened in Christchurch on December 29
Man jailed for kidnapping that ended in car crash
Jordan Davies and a co-offender were waiting for the man by his car when he finished work.
Kidnapper argues victim's account was prejudicial
Two women feared for their lives after being beaten and bundled into a car boot.
Karel Sroubek went back to Czech Republic twice despite fears for life
High Court judge gave passport to Karel Sroubek to travel home, twice, while on bail.
Epsom baby kidnapping accomplice escapes conviction
She was conned into helping her delusional cousin fulfill her pregnancy fantasy.
Murderer Smith argues against prison rules
Phillip Smith appeared via AVL link in court today wearing the toupee that made headlines.
Meth addict shot by police jailed for kidnapping and assault
Dick Keefe-Wilson caused chaos at Vinegar Hill while on a methamphetamine bender
Auckland kidnapping: Young woman jailed for 'crime wave'
Four other teens arrested and charged over the kidnapping.
Baby-snatching: 'She knew what she was doing'
The Solicitor-General appealed the sentenced handed down to the accomplice.
Kidnapper raped stranger to anger ex-partner
Robert Allen Mair will remain in prison until he is considered safe to release.
Crown wants baby kidnapper accomplice convicted
The Crown argued for a harsher sentence at a Court of Appeal hearing today.
Two men charged over murder of Mitchell Paterson
Two men have been charged over Paterson's murder after his body was found near Tauranga.
Your view: Autistics have feelings as strong as anyone's
Readers write: Autism issues; vegan dangers; money for guns and council voting records
Inside the mind of a serial sadist who raped, murdered
Sick fantasies that drove a sadist to rape, murder and mutilate teenage girls revealed.
Taken: Inside story of the baby kidnapper
Nadene Manukau-Togiavalu lived in a delusional world built on her own lies.
Kidnapped baby: Distraught father slams punishment
"They meticulously planned and prepared over several months to kidnap our newborn child."
'Delusional' nanny jailed for bizarre kidnap of newborn
Young nanny scoped out a family to find a baby to steal.
'Jekyll and Hyde' kidnapper jailed
A man who kidnapped a taxi driver and locked him in the car's boot has been jailed.
Fleeing kidnapper caught by off-duty cop jailed
Top cop taking dog for walk when he caught kidnapper
Ex Rebels gang boss wins appeal over kidnapping incident
He was given a 10-year jail term for a violent kidnapping incident in 2015.
Kidnapping scam targets Chinese students in NZ
Police warn Chinese students to be aware after reports of fake kidnapping scam.
Trial begins in taxi driver kidnapping case
A trial for the alleged kidnapping has begun in Wellington this morning.
Predator's evil act: Teen rape victim - 'I finally have a voice'
Woman brutally raped by Colin Mitchell in 1984 speaks out for the first time.
To the survivors of serial rapist Colin Mitchell - thank you
COMMENT: Senior crime reporter Anna Leask on the Colin Mitchell trial and sentencing.
'Madeleine McCann's kidnapper tried to take my girl'
Spanish father speak out about his encounter with Madeleine McCann's suspected kidnapper.
A case 'stranger than fiction': Newborn kidnapping horror
A young woman's pregnancy delusion culminated with the kidnapping of a newborn girl.
Christie Marceau death: Coroner demands changes
A Coroner has demanded a raft of changes and reviews after the death of Christie Marceau.
Christie Marceau's death: 'There was more than one hand on the knife that day'
Murdered teen's parents speak out about the Coroner's findings after an inquest.
Auckland truck driver by day; a prowling rapist by night
Suppression orders stopping full details of Colin Mitchell trial being reported lifted.
Riverhead quarry trial: Jury to deliberate
The jury in the Riverhead quarry trial have retired to deliberate.
Terror in the dark: Riverhead quarry victim's survival battle
A night of fun turned to utter terror for a woman who was kidnapped and assaulted.
Dark web of killer's internet history
Killer's disturbing web history gives insight to his state of mind.
Kidnapped model: 'I see why people have doubts'
Some still ask whether she was complicit, and she understands why.