New ZealandSurging violence, record numbers: What's driving the prison system 'crisis'?Assaults on prison staff have nearly doubled in the past seven years.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSurging violence, record numbers: What’s driving the prison system 'crisis'NZ Herald senior reporter, Derek Cheng, talks to The Front Page to dive into the numbers.Watch02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandUN torture prevention team makes unannounced visits to 12 prisonsConcerns have previously been raised about use of solitary confinement in several jails.26 Sep 10:35 PM
New Zealand'A bigger risk': The alarming history of the man who shot Brownie the dog in the head at supermarket18 Sep 04:49 AM
New ZealandVengeful, jealous and angry: Man who attacked his girlfriends to remain under supervision13 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Thousands jailed before trial shows system is broken10 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandPrison unit housing mosque terrorist repainted to ease ‘oppressive’ conditions06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMothers in jail: The voluntary lawyers helping desperate women behind barsMothers Project is stepping up to help mums who have ended up in prison. 24 Aug 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely cold': Inmate comes down after spending night on South Island prison roofThe inmate was spotted on the roof of Otago Corrections Facility at 12.45pm yesterday. 20 Aug 08:43 PM
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Prison could get 460 more high-security inmatesLabour says the document shows groundwork being laid for a 'mega-prison' in Hawke's Bay.05 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandTeen killer found after escaping custody by fleeing health centre with cast on arm'Immediate review' will be carried out, Hawke's Bay Regional Prison says.21 Jul 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAnti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?Three key threats cited as fraud experts spearhead new taskforce.18 Jul 02:00 AM
Auckland'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failingsAn almost identical case occurred two months after Malachi's death, the doctor said. 16 Jul 05:15 AM
New ZealandMalachi Subecz inquest: Cousin made 10 attempts in three days to raise alarm about carer 'My concerns were real and unfortunately they were proven to be correct.'15 Jul 01:19 AM
New ZealandSnapchat predator raped teen while on bail for similar offendingHe groomed and violated a 13-year-old while awaiting trial for raping a 16-year-old.14 Jul 05:00 PM
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 A coroner's inquiry into Malachi Subecz's death in 2021 began today. 14 Jul 02:41 AM
CrimeMt Eden prison murder-accused, victim both known to mental health servicesThe victim's father wants to know why the two men shared a cell.08 Jul 07:15 PM
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
