New ZealandMother pleads for apology over death of son in custodyBoyd Cuttance, 44, died 'a broken man' in Corrections' custody in 2012.14 Sep 06:31 PM
New ZealandSpring Hill Corrections Facility prisoner starts fire in cellSome prisoners were evacuated after a small fire in a cell.14 Sep 09:29 AM
New ZealandTempers frayed inside Spring Hill Prison as level 3 restrictions remainNo visits, no programmes, extended time in cells at country's only alert level 3 prison.09 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandTerrorist's prison files: Guard assaults, threats; jailed with Christchurch terroristMall attacker released into community from special unit built for mosque terrorist.06 Sep 06:57 PM
New Zealand'Baffled': Corrections rejected offer to rehab terrorist from NZMANZMA says attack may have been prevented if Corrections didn't pass up rehab offer.06 Sep 06:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInmate on prison Covid case: 'None of us want to die in here'Corrections says 'positive' case in prison - Ministry of Health says 'not confirmed'.01 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandSpring Hill prison guard tests positive for CovidOnly a third of inmates in the unit have received one dose and none are fully vaccinated.31 Aug 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Big concern': Two per cent of inmates at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison fully vaccinatedPrisoner vaccination is well behind the general population.30 Aug 10:21 PM
CrimeJury trials on hold as Delta strikesMurder, blackmail and fraud trials among those affected as juries stay home in level 4.18 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandPrisoners waiting years for rehab, psych help - Parole BoardRehabilitation not happening til very late in the sentence, says board.10 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandPrisoner sparks Mt Eden fire after tampering with electrical socketStaff and prisoners were evacuated during the Mt Eden Corrections Facility fire.06 Aug 08:54 PM
New ZealandHigh-security prisoners protest against move to OtagoAbout 80 prisoners from Christchurch Men's Prison will be sent to Otago.04 Aug 07:55 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAnd Justice For All? - Why change is needed in our system and why Govt won't front'The tryline is wide open. There's no one in the way.' - Chester Borrows on Govt inaction.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison officer busted attempting to smuggle 'contraband'Corrections declined to say what the contraband was but police are investigating.01 Aug 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Comancheros gang's special prison wing at Mt EdenMore than 30 members of the gang are being held in the remand prison's "Charlie" unit31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners know they can 'get away with bad behaviour' - unionAlmost half of prisoners are being let off internal disciplinary charges.20 Jul 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuArts award for prison weaving tutorJuanita Davis has been volunteering her time to teach raranga to men at Whanganui Prison.11 Jul 05:00 AM
KahuTaranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prisonMembers protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.09 Jul 02:41 AM
New ZealandPrison escape: Dangerous inmate with link to Killer Beez on the runPolice say he is dangerous and should not be approached.30 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandJared Savage's book Gangland unbanned from prisonsPrisoners have been able to read copies of the book since March this year.27 Jun 11:12 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riots: Govt approves $1.35m payout to inmates, staffLikely more than 20,000 personal items, including taonga, had been destroyed.24 Jun 05:41 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimePrison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on chargesNorthland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.23 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuKapa haka in prisons: Competition for the number one spot to start this weekIt's as serious as national kapa haka festival Te Matatini.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandArthur Taylor back in court over tell-all bookCourt asked to rule whether notorious inmate's account can be told.09 Jun 05:52 PM
New ZealandPrisoner appeals deportation to SamoaEsau Vailagilala has lived in New Zealand since 2009.01 Jun 11:07 PM
New Zealand'High-risk' parolees to be housed between two Auckland schools'If these people are there how do you monitor them?'31 May 09:15 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuJarrod Gilbert: Why I applaud Don Brash for working with gangsJarrod Gilbert on why working with gangs makes sense.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-Corrections staffer faces kidnapping, assault chargesThe man appeared at Hamilton District Court this morning and was remanded on bail.20 May 03:36 AM
New ZealandKiller's death in custody forces changeHours after his appeal for murdering Amber-Rose Rush failed, Skantha was dead.13 May 05:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Extremely concerning': Kids aged 5 to 9 caught with illicit drugsKids, drugs, and cops: New figures reveal details about NZ youth and illicit substances10 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Māori-led prison reform signals welcome shift in Crown's thinkingOPINION: NZ's approach to law and order has for too long been driven by populist impulses.26 Apr 09:00 PM
Kahu'For Māori, by Māori': Govt's new prisoner rehabilitation scheme launchesA complete kaupapa Māori approach will be introduced for the first time.22 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandEx-inmate 'forced to defecate in front of guards, repeatedly strip-searched'Peter Rerekura claims he was targeted because he had other legal action pending.20 Apr 06:48 AM
New ZealandMurderer doctor's death sparks review of courts communications with prisonsDeath of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review at correction facilities.16 Apr 08:29 PM
