You should never underestimate some people's ability to see crudity in almost anything - even wharf designs.

The woman made a bid for freedom from the late model sedan's boot by jumping from it as it travelled along Huia Road in suburban Papatoetoe last night.

Police appeal for help in identifying Asian woman who is fighting for her life after jump from moving car.

Police Media press conference on Huia Road, Papatoetoe after woman was bound and gagged escaped from a car boot

Two teenagers accused of inciting violence with a text message.

Former chapter president of the Mongrel Mob believes the Government shouldn't treat all gangs as evil.

Mother sickened by discovery in saveloy. WARNING - UPSETTING IMAGE.

As a woman remains in a critical condition after freeing herself from a car, here are some more kidnapping cases which shocked the nation

WATCH: Police officers clash with protesters supporting two women accused of stealing oil survey equipment.

Friends pay tribute to Fonterra driver Michael Fairclough, who was found dead at his home after last week's horror triple fatality in Patea.

Police are warning motorists to watch their speed as the wet weather catches out drivers.

All adverse weather warnings and watches have been lifted as the worst of this week's wet weather clears northern regions.

Prime Minister John Key will not rule out Government intervention to solve Auckland's housing problem.

A group of men who stabbed the owner of a liquor store in South Auckland were wielding double-bladed knives.

A staff member at the police college near Wellington has died after getting into difficulty in the swimming pool this afternoon.

The tanker driver involved in Thursday's triple fatality in Patea has been found dead in his home, it was confirmed today.

Pedestrian crossings get a colourful makeover.

Rare encounter with stranded bigeye thresher shark.

The Wairarapa Balloon Festival had crowds far exceeding expectations - which would have been great if the show wasn't cancelled.

A learner driver carrying a passenger was driving more than double the posted speed limit in wet conditions when he was pulled over by police.

A woman has died in a suspected drowning at a marina south of Whangarei.

Members of the public have a chance to revel in the macabre by taking in the sights at the Southern Hemisphere's biggest cemetery.

A Hamilton family had a lucky escape from a fire which swept through a Dinsdale house early this morning.

One of Auckland's last remaining untouched beaches is under threat of development.

A man had just jumped out of a car to close the gate when it was hit by a milk tanker, killing his partner and two others inside.

A decision has been made on the Rena wreck, with a panel ruling it can stay on the Astrolabe Reef but under strict monitoring.