New Zealand'Cruel irony': Prison gets air conditioning while hospital down the road waits'The injustice is glaring,' says a Taradale resident.14 Aug 09:26 PM
New ZealandMental health nurse quit, visited murderer in prison 67 times, moved in with him after releaseThe Nursing Council alleged her behaviour amounted to professional misconduct. 12 Aug 09:53 PM
New ZealandCorrections flouts judge's order for details of offender's 'very sad' historyCorrections says it told the judge it couldn't provide the report he requested.10 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Prison could get 460 more high-security inmates05 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen killer found after escaping custody by fleeing health centre with cast on arm21 Jul 03:29 AM
Auckland'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failings16 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandMalachi Subecz inquest: Cousin made 10 attempts in three days to raise alarm about carer 15 Jul 01:19 AM
Auckland'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son 14 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandDeath of inmate at Auckland's Mt Eden prison being treated as a homicideThe man died following an 'incident' at the prison on Friday afternoon.28 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prison inmate dies after 'incident': Corrections, police and coroner launch probesPolice are investigating and have notified the man’s next of kin.27 Jun 08:12 PM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
KahuProtest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soarThe prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.12 Jun 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Game changer': Corrections Minister opens Waikeria Prison's new 596-bed facilityThe jail's extension spans about 21 hectares and includes 28 new buildings.06 Jun 03:21 AM
New Zealand'Your god does not condone this': Witnesses who confronted New Lynn terrorist speak at inquestTwo shoppers speak about coming face-to-face with a knifeman. 05 Jun 11:57 PM
CrimeCorrections opens new facility at Waikeria PrisonThe 598-bed facility, featuring state-of-the-art biometric security and extensive health and rehabilitation services, is set to house prisoners by August. Video / Mike ScottWatch05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan dies on remand at Invercargill Prison; investigation under wayCorrections said staff made every effort to try to save the man, who died on May 27.04 Jun 03:47 AM
New ZealandGraphic footage of New Lynn terror attack shown in closed court, stabber donned red gloveSamsudeen grabbed a knife from a shelf and began slashing at shoppers. 04 Jun 02:13 AM
RoyalsKing’s Service Medal for Men Against Violence group co-founder Tim MarshallTauawhi leader recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours. 01 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prisonNatalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.27 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandNew Lynn terror attack: Graphic CCTV footage to be shown to closed court The inquest comes more than three years after the attack in which six people were stabbed.26 May 05:18 AM
New ZealandControversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next stepIt comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.26 May 02:13 AM
CrimeAccused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei parkYvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.23 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandBudget 2025: Every budget item in one interactiveUse the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.22 May 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDrugs, bribes, body-image and Instagram: Lifting the lid on modern sportOfficials now recommend boundaries around 1:1 messaging between coaches and young people10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike ridersMark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandTrade Me auction of prison uniform prompts police probeCorrections said it was trying to determine who the seller was. 29 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' riskA probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.29 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answersParole Board and Corrections have reviewed how Joseph Brider was managed. 29 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandShould Juliana Herrera have been warned about paroled rapist neighbour? Coroner to decideCoroner probes murder of woman by rapist released on parole just 72 days earlier.28 Apr 04:13 AM
New ZealandInquest begins for woman killed by recently paroled rapist neighbourJoseph Brider was released on parole just 72 days before he violated and murdered a woman.27 Apr 08:03 PM
Politics'Restore law and order': Govt claims key crime target metBut it admits the data it is using is 'volatile'.15 Apr 01:52 AM
