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
New Zealand'Gentle giant' attacked in prison as he slept has died, homicide inquiry begins'He was attacked in his sleep, he didn't stand a chance,' says grieving sister.24 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandInmate facing minor charges may die after brutal attack while he sleptAn inmate beaten as he slept in his cell at Manawatu Prison may not survive his injuries15 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandWaikeria facing phone faultsWaikeria reviews given deadlines, but concerns raised about impartiality.03 Feb 03:30 AM
CrimeWaikeria prison riot: 17 inmates chargedSlew of charges against more than a dozen men after Waikeria chaos.27 Jan 08:42 PM
New ZealandConvicted double murderer recalled to prison after alleged reoffendingLeith Rex Ray is fighting a charge of threatening behaviour to a woman in Hamilton.21 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandHerald journalist's book banned from prisonsInmate gearing up to fight Corrections over the decision.17 Jan 10:36 PM
