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
New ZealandQuestions over killer doctor Venod Skantha's sudden deathNo assessment risk for the killer of Amber-Rose Rush before his suspected suicide.15 Apr 05:58 PM
New ZealandNews and mail: Why Christchurch mosque terrorist wanted judicial reviewThe mosque shooter has complained about mail access and 'terrorist entity' label.14 Apr 10:42 PM
New ZealandChristchurch terrorist in court today for fresh legal challengeThe mosque shooter will represent himself in court today.14 Apr 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHawke's Bay prison inmates to defend kapa haka titleAll 18 prisons in New Zealand will be invited to perform kapa haka for judges.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrison guard dies during fitness testThe physical readiness assessment has been temporarily suspended after the death.08 Apr 01:29 AM
New ZealandGang enforcer will do his time for bashing prospectHirini Te Runa's early release has been cancelled after he "conditioned" a cellmate.07 Apr 06:16 PM
KahuWaikeria Prison protesters file civil rights claims'We will not allow them to hide behind this racist system ... keeps Māori at the bottom.'31 Mar 03:04 AM
New ZealandParemoremo stabbing: Victim serious but stable; investigation ongoingThe prisoner was initially critically injured but has improved slightly overnight.30 Mar 08:44 PM
New ZealandViolent incident: Alleged attack at Auckland Prison, ParemoremoA person has been attacked at the country's toughest jail.29 Mar 10:44 PM
New ZealandJudge tells mistreated prisoner 'you have suffered enough'Mihi Bassett attempted suicide after she was subjected to 'cruel, degrading' treatment.22 Mar 06:09 AM
New ZealandCorrections Minister orders urgent overhaul, review of women's prisonsCorrections under scrutiny after accusations of 'cruel and inhumane' treatment.22 Mar 04:50 AM
New ZealandRSA triple killer William Bell loses appeal after alleged hostage planWilliam Bell loses appeal after alleged plan to take female prison guard hostage.11 Mar 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWomen prisoners: 'Hear our voices'Opinion: Incarcerated women are among the most disadvantaged in our society.08 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman dies at Auckland women's prison in WiriDeath due to 'natural causes as a result of a pre-existing medical condition' - jail boss.07 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandPrison within a prison: Secret $3m unit to hold Christchurch mosque shooterMosque shooter and two violent criminals are locked up in a "prison within a prison".06 Mar 04:00 PM
