Kidnapper casually snatches toddler in India

27 Feb, 2010 08:39 PM

CCTV footage shows a man in Mumbai casually picking up a child from outside her father's store and strolling away. Police later announced the arrest of a 28 year old man and the return of the child to her family.

NZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary Term

New Zealand|politics

NZ Government Proposes Shift to Four-Year Parliamentary Term

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announcement to introduce legislation on a four-year Parliamentary term, subject to a referendum. Video / Dean Purcell

Paul Goldsmith speaks to media about a new citizens' arrest initiative

New Zealand|crime

Paul Goldsmith speaks to media about a new citizens' arrest initiative

Minister for Justice Paul Goldsmith spoke to media about a new initiative that plans to ease laws around citizens’ arrests. Video / Dean Purcell

Texas measles outbreak surges to 124 cases

Texas measles outbreak surges to 124 cases

A measles outbreak in west Texas has escalated to 124 cases, with 18 in hospital, according to state health officials.

Auckland commuter's wild wrong-way shortcut

Auckland commuter's wild wrong-way shortcut

The long queue in Ōtāhuhu was no problem for this cheeky motorist.

Bungling burglar busted after dropping into supermarket

Bungling burglar busted after dropping into supermarket

A hapless thief's awkward efforts to gain entry to a supermarket were captured on CCTV.

Winston Peters discusses Chinas live firing exercises

Winston Peters discusses Chinas live firing exercises

Winston Peters called China's lack of notice before a naval live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea a “failure” in the NZ-China relationship.

Galway St cordoned off after large brawl

New Zealand|crime

Galway St cordoned off after large brawl

Detectives are at the scene following a large fight among a group of men on Galway St in Auckland CBD, which resulted in one male suffering serious injuries.

New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam and citizen arrest laws to be eased | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam and citizen arrest laws to be eased | NZ Herald News Update

New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam, citizen arrest laws to be eased and international tourist spending on the rise.

Flight 1995: Warriors charter flight to Las Vegas

Flight 1995: Warriors charter flight to Las Vegas

Herald reporter Michael Burgess joins 300 Warriors fans on an Air NZ charter flight direct to Las Vegas, ahead of the NRL season opener.

Liz Mitchell: where's there's wool, there's a way

Liz Mitchell: where's there's wool, there's a way

Sustainable, regenerative and good for the economy – fashion designer Liz Mitchell talks about why we should be buying and using more wool. Video / Dean Purcell

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck speaks as Warriors prepare for Las Vegas season-opener

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck speaks as Warriors prepare for Las Vegas season-opener

The 31-year-old will return to the wing after spending 2024 at centre. Video / Michael Burgess

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schools

New Zealand|education

NZ Herald Live: David Seymour makes announcement on charter schools

Associate Minister of Education David Seymour announced today that round two of the charter school application process is open.

Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn bill

Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Anne Salmond, Annette Sykes condemn bill

Dame Anne Salmond and Annette Skyes present their submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill to the Justice select committee. Video / NZ Parliament

NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcement

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcement

Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcement

NZ Herald Live: Green Party co-leaders to deliver State of the Planet address

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: Green Party co-leaders to deliver State of the Planet address

Green Party Co-leaders Marama Davidson and Chlöe Swarbrick will deliver their State of the Planet kōrero

Two arrested after a ram raid on Botany Liquor Centre overnight

Two arrested after a ram raid on Botany Liquor Centre overnight

Police arrested two men after a ram raid and fleeing driver incidents across Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward

American teen arrested after newborn thrown from Paris hotel window

American teen arrested after newborn thrown from Paris hotel window

American woman, 18, arrested in Paris for allegedly throwing newborn from hotel window, faces life in prison for homicide charges.

Hackers air AI video targeted at Donald Trump and Elon Musk

Hackers air AI video targeted at Donald Trump and Elon Musk

TV screens at the US Department of Housing recently shocked onlookers by playing an AI-generated video of Donald Trump licking Elon Musk’s feet.

Bridge collapses in Korea killing four construction workers

Bridge collapses in Korea killing four construction workers

A bridge collapsed in Korea this morning killing four construction workers and injuring seven others.

Birthday girl, 33, suffers severe burns when balloon explodes in her face

Birthday girl, 33, suffers severe burns when balloon explodes in her face

This is the shocking moment balloons exploded on a birthday girl's face leaving her with severe burns in Vietnam.

Reduction in ram raids and concern over opioid use in the workplace | NZ Herald News Update

Reduction in ram raids and concern over opioid use in the workplace | NZ Herald News Update

Reduction in ram raids, Christopher Luxon arrives in Hanoi and concern over opioid use in the workplace. | NZ Herald News Update

Kea Kids News: Real life PAW Patrol!

Kea Kids News: Real life PAW Patrol!

Reporter Luka is at the Police Dog Training Centre in Upper Hutt, where a brand new batch of police pups is hard at work, training to help keep you safe. Video / Kea Kids News

Council and AT respond to mayor's concerns about roadworks

Council and AT respond to mayor's concerns about roadworks

Council and AT say the roadworks are for a temporary cycleway and bus stop outside SkyCity. Video / Michael Craig

Watch: Meghan Markle's makes an homage to Princess Diana on Instagram

Watch: Meghan Markle's makes an homage to Princess Diana on Instagram

The Duchess of Sussex wore a remarkably similar sweatshirt in a video from Montecito. Video / @meghan

Lord of the Rings actor Bruce Hopkins will do 69 backflips for 69th birthday fundraiser.

Lord of the Rings actor Bruce Hopkins will do 69 backflips for 69th birthday fundraiser.

In support of the charity Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, NZ actor Bruce Hopkins is taking to the water for another epic backflipping challenge. Video / Michael Craig

UN votes on competing Ukraine resolutions as war enters fourth year

UN votes on competing Ukraine resolutions as war enters fourth year

The UN voted on competing Ukraine resolutions as US policy shifts, sparking tensions with European allies and Ukraine's Zelenskyy.

Hamas pauses all negotiations with Israel

Hamas pauses all negotiations with Israel

Hamas has suspended all negotiations with Israel after Tel Aviv blocked the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas freeing hostages.

Tourist arrested at Thai airport when 'cocaine falls from his pockets during tantrum'

Tourist arrested at Thai airport when 'cocaine falls from his pockets during tantrum'

A bungling British tourist lost his cool while going through airport security - before throwing a tantrum which allegedly caused cocaine to fall from his pocket.

Legendary singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

Legendary singer Roberta Flack dies at 88

Roberta Flack, the legendary singer known for her heartfelt ballads, has died at 88.

Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

New Zealand|politics

Watch Live : Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking

Christopher Luxon live with Mike Hosking in the studio

Lake Rotokākahi protest as Tarawera sewerage project restarts

Lake Rotokākahi protest as Tarawera sewerage project restarts

Arrests have been made as work on a controversial pipeline resumed at a tapu Rotorua lake overnight. Video / Protect Rotokakahi

Pope Francis battle and “Outdated laws need to be looked at” | NZ Herald News Update

Pope Francis battle and “Outdated laws need to be looked at” | NZ Herald News Update

C: Pope Francis battles illness, childcare centres attendance rises and “outdated laws need to be looked at”.

Kea Kids News: Trolley fever sweeps Auckland as gumboots, cavemen, and moa race for glory

Kea Kids News: Trolley fever sweeps Auckland as gumboots, cavemen, and moa race for glory

Auckland’s epic Trolley Grand Prix is back after 10 years! Reporter St. John gets the inside scoop from the wackiest pit crews as they prepare to blaze the track.

See inside NZ’s biggest new supermarket: $100m Pak’nSave Highland Park

See inside NZ’s biggest new supermarket: $100m Pak’nSave Highland Park

Pak’nSave Highland Park is set to open on Tuesday morning. Video / Cameron Pitney

First look inside Auckland Temple

First look inside Auckland Temple

The new Latter-day Saints (Mormon) temple is opening to public tours for the first time. Video / John Weekes, Supplied

NZ Herald Live: PM Luxon to be questioned on Bayly staff incident, makes policing announcement

New Zealand|crime

NZ Herald Live: PM Luxon to be questioned on Bayly staff incident, makes policing announcement

Christopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith, and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers speak to the media

NZ Herald Live: National MP Andrew Bayly resigning

New Zealand|politics

NZ Herald Live: National MP Andrew Bayly resigning

PM accepts Andrew Bayly’s resignation as a Minister following an incident involving a staff member last week.

Man throws glass at Takapuna restaurant owner

Man throws glass at Takapuna restaurant owner

The man became aggressive with staff at El Humero before throwing a glass at the restaurant owner when he intervened. Video / Supplied

'He's out there - might do it again': Raging flames as arsonist hit Greenlane

'He's out there - might do it again': Raging flames as arsonist hit Greenlane

A firebug torched a car, tried setting fire to more, on a shared driveway on Kawau Rd about 1.30 last Monday morning. Police are trying to identify and find the culprit.

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