New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot: Prisoners light 'significant fires' overnightPrisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.01 Jan 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Power tools, shields, batons': Prison riot inmates build 'makeshift weapons'Corrections says the rioting inmates intend to use makeshift weapons on prison staff.01 Jan 04:52 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prisoners say they'll protest 'for as long as it takes''We will sit here for as long as it takes, we would die for this cause,' inmate says.01 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandWaikeria siege: Prisoner who surrendered assaulted by fellow inmates - CorrectionsThe Māori Party says top-level intervention is needed at Waikeria Prison.31 Dec 08:40 PM
KahuWaikeria 'manifesto': MP races to reach troubled jail as one surrendersRioting or protesting? Document ostensibly shows inmate claims about filthy conditions.31 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandStill on the roof: Negotiation with rioting Waikeria prisoners to surrender failsThe 17 non-compliant prisoners said they would surrender if they could speak to kaumātua.31 Dec 04:16 AM
KahuWaikeria Prison uprising: Kaumātua to negotiate with inmates'We are absolutely hopeful that we can find a resolution to this,' iwi leader says.31 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Uprising: 'They didn't want it to go this far' - partner of rioting inmateRioting inmate called his partner to apologise, and to tell her he was safe but scared.30 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Tense prison stand-off heads into third dayIt's thought a lack of access to phones for prisoners could be the cause of the rioting.30 Dec 06:27 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Third of prison's bed capacity destroyed in riotsWaikeria prisoners and guards have been in a stand-off for nearly 24 hours.30 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandJail fire: Corrections officers negotiating with nine prisonersWaikeria Prison is located off State Highway 3, south of Te Awamutu in the Waikato.29 Dec 02:35 AM
New ZealandInmates hospitalised after consuming hallucinogen grown at prisonThey'd earlier dared each other to eat worms, lick spiders and taste plants.27 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandSurprise visit finds 'deeply concerning' issues at Auckland PrisonPrisoners locked in cells for 22 hours a day among the issues cited by chief ombudsman.14 Dec 06:58 AM
CrimeRSA triple killer claims he was discriminated against, court hearsNotorious killer says suggestion he smuggled contraband in prison is a 'cheap shot'.03 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandRSA triple killer William Bell apologises for his crimes, seeks judicial review of his security reclassification last yearWilliam Bell: 'I am not proud of what I did. I committed a horrendous crime.'02 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandRSA killer William Bell wins right to appear in courtBell is seeking a review of his prison security levels after it was raised last year.24 Nov 05:46 AM
New Zealand'I pulled the trigger': Father admits pointing gun at preschooler in driveway deathAuckland man admits shooting during parole hearing, but will stay behind bars.18 Nov 03:29 AM
New ZealandWhy was a young prisoner put in a cell with a violent rapist?Corrections won't say how the pair were allowed to share a cell.13 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandWhite supremacist wants NZ authorities to pay legal billsPhilip Arps was found metres from mosque during March 15 gunman's sentencing.09 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandAppeal denied: Philip Arps loses bid to ease strict prison release conditionsChristchurch white supremacist fails in third appeal over prison release conditions.05 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandPolice cleared over not arresting drink-driving murderer night before he killed againA groomsman at David Bain's wedding, Paul Tainui was carrying knives in his car.21 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandSerious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injuredSerious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHas NZ spent more on Corrections in two years than on all Treaty of Waitangi settlements?John Tamihere claims high levels of Māori imprisonment is costing NZ Government dearly.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth issues halt rehab programme for gang memberThe Parole Board criticised the decision to stop rehab for a prisoner in lieu of dialysis.22 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandMurderer on the run: Five arrested in relation to killer's escapeEpiha escaped from Corrections custody on September 11 and is still on the run.18 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandA week on: Convicted murderer Katrina Epiha still on the runKatrina Epiha, convicted of murder, has been on the run for a week.17 Sep 10:51 PM
New ZealandViolent teen to be released as 'more time won't help'Ollie Walker punched a Corrections officer so hard, he was left unable to speak properly.16 Sep 07:05 PM
New ZealandEscapee murderer gave two prison guards the slip - including one she was cuffed toPolice are appealing for sightings of Karina Epiha, who has been on the run.15 Sep 03:46 AM
New ZealandPrisoner voting: Inmates 'denied' information on election, referendums says ex-conFormer inmate Arthur Taylor says prisoners got getting adequate information on election14 Sep 11:57 PM
New ZealandPeople who help escapee murderer risk prosecution as police hunt for killerKatrina Epiha is dangerous and should not be approached.14 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandHunt for murderer continues into second day as authorities remain tight-lippedCorrections wouldn't explain how Katrina Epiha escaped custody at Middlemore Hospital.12 Sep 05:03 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating corruption at Rimutaka PrisonWide-ranging investigation has been going on at Rimutaka Prison over the past eight weeks.10 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandCorrections admits to keeping prisoners confined for over 23 hours per dayA report finds 16 out of 30 times women at ARWCF were locked up for over 23 hours.09 Sep 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Appalled' at suspected suicide in prisonJonathan Lindsay would 'give you the shirt off his back'.07 Sep 11:50 PM
