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Kidnapped teen reveals life after abduction
Jayme Closs has spoken out a year after she was held hostage in remote cabin for 88 days.
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Woman jailed for kidnapping and robbing Northland man for third time
Woman jailed for 6 years and 4 months for kidnapping for gain and aggravated robbery.
31 minutes of fear: Deportee jailed over hostage situation
Woman visiting from Christchurch suddenly found herself at knifepoint in a Burger King.
Architect of Jindarat Prutsiriporn's kidnapping loses appeal
The Thai woman was held hostage in several places around Auckland for 22 hours.
Backpacker's horror escape from pig shed
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Jayme Closs speaks for first time as abductor sentenced
The kidnapped 13-year-old has revealed how she outsmarted her captor.
Architect of Auckland mum's kidnapping and death appeals
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Parole refused for nanny in Epsom baby kidnapping
The woman behind one of the most bizarre cases in Auckland's courts will stay in prison.
New Maddie suspect is jailed child killer
A serial child killer dubbed the "masked man" has emerged as a key suspect.
Inside the secret operation to save Kiwi kidnapped by Isis
David Fisher reports on how close NZ and coalition forces got to a daring rescue mission.
A life helping others: How Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi came to be kidnapped by brutal regime
David Fisher reveals the inside story of the NZ nurse kidnapped by ISIS terrorists.
Alleged kidnapper found cowered in cupboard
A man was found hiding in a cupboard after allegedly violently kidnapping four children.
Tourist's kidnap attempt revenge for drug deal gone wrong
A drug sale gone wrong led to the assault of a would-be cannabis dealer.
The DNA test that could blow Maddie McCann case wide open
Leading DNA expert believes he can answer forensic question baffling investigators.
How cops narrowly missed saving Jayme Closs
She was held captive for 88 days. But it almost could have been averted.
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.
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Sick fantasies that drove a sadist to rape, murder and mutilate teenage girls revealed.