New ZealandWomen's prison run by 'punitive culture'Damning internal review of Auckland Region Women's Correctional Facility at Wiri.06 Sep 06:57 PM
New ZealandInmate dies at Manawatu PrisonThe prisoner died today. The death is not suspicious.06 Sep 07:56 AM
New ZealandChristchurch terrorist allowed to watch two hours of television a dayThe convicted murderer is allowed to the watch the Home and Garden channel in his cell.30 Aug 06:22 AM
New ZealandInmate organised bar tab for Mt Eden prison guardsAn imprisoned gang member organised a bar tab for guards in an attempt to corrupt them.27 Aug 07:56 PM
New ZealandThe secret flight to get Chch mosque gunman to sentencingCorrections says releasing any flight details would compromise public safety.20 Aug 09:43 PM
New ZealandParole Board releases full decision about release of drug-smuggling kickboxer Karel SroubekParole Board releases full decision for drug smuggler Karel Sroubek18 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandPrison escapee and sex offender to appeal convictionPhillip John Smith claims police acted unlawfully to return him to New Zealand.17 Aug 08:44 PM
New ZealandDrug-smuggling kickboxer Karel Sroubek granted paroleHe was due to finish his sentence in early 2022.17 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandMan who stole police guns charged with prison assaultNotorious thief who made off in a police patrol car pleads guilty to prison attack.28 Jul 06:26 PM
New ZealandPrisoner climbs basketball hoop, stays there 8 hours and spits at guardsThe prisoner then spat at and hit a guard trying to get him down, a court heard.24 Jul 07:42 PM
New ZealandCycling death: Victim was a 'true gentleman' and 'absolute legend'"He was a kind, lovely man, a true gentleman who always had a smile on his face."24 Jul 02:15 AM
New ZealandInmate had heart attack after Corrections failed to provide medicationThe Health and Disability Commission found Corrections failed in its responsibilities.06 Jul 08:24 AM
New ZealandPatched gang member escapes from court custodyPolice say he is 'considered dangerous and should not be approached by the public'.29 Jun 05:11 AM
New ZealandThree of 4 inmates accused of Auckland prison murder namedBlake Lee died after an alleged attack in one of the prison's yards, Corrections says.10 Jun 09:24 PM
New ZealandArthur Taylor back behind barsHigh-profile inmate Arthur Taylor is back in jail after being recalled from parole.06 Jun 09:34 PM
New ZealandMurderer Phillip Smith denied paroleHe won't appear before the Parole Board for another two years.28 May 05:25 AM
New ZealandAssaults almost double in New Zealand's women's prisonsCorrections say increasing female gang associates in jails may, in part, be to blame.27 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-positive traveller jailed for 10 days after refusing health checkA woman who tested positive for Covid-19 has been in an Auckland jail.11 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandEscaped prisoner caught by police in Upper HuttThe 29-year-old man escaped Corrections custody yesterday evening.11 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandOn the run: Prisoner escapes while being taken back to Rimutaka PrisonPolice hunt Ricky Wilson who was last seen in Upper Hutt last night.10 May 06:59 PM
New ZealandEscaped prisoner on the run in Upper Hutt, police use heat-sensing helicopterPolice said they 'are currently assisting Corrections to locate a person of interest'.10 May 09:00 AM
New Zealand$65k payout for bashed, traumatised ex-prison guardGuard 'broken into a thousand pieces' after prison assault.03 May 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCreditors claim $40m from failed Australian prison builderDozens of creditors lodge claims with Decmil Construction NZ liquidator29 Apr 05:44 AM
New ZealandAttacked prison guard awarded $65,000Officer punched unconscious from behind and then punched a further 20 times.28 Apr 07:13 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCorrections claims Aussie builder was a year late amid $12m battle over NZ prisons contractContract for new prisons struck in 2017, builder now in liquidation28 Apr 05:40 AM
New ZealandParole declined: Man who killed daughter does not want to return to 'risky' hauntsA man who shot his toddler daughter dead will remain in prison until at least August.23 Apr 10:40 PM
New ZealandOmbudsman 'discouraged' from accessing prisonsConcerns about inmates enduring extended lockdown hours during the Covid-19 pandemic.23 Apr 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesLiquidator wants $12.5m from Corrections NZCourt examinations could reveal more about termination - liquidator23 Apr 10:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 con air flight: Plane chartered for just four inmatesThe private flight will move four inmates from Chch to Auckland.08 Apr 06:29 PM
New ZealandChristchurch white supremacist loses appealPhilip Arps remains banned from city's mosques.08 Apr 03:46 AM
New ZealandGroup accused of prison murder keep names hiddenBlake John Lee died at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo last month from an alleged attack.01 Apr 09:45 PM
New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Call to lower prison population to combat spread of virus"The potential for the spread of coronavirus is incredibly high."26 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldUK prisoner first inmate to die from coronavirusThe 84-year-old man was a convicted sex offender.25 Mar 09:37 PM
New ZealandGraeme Burton prison attack: Senior gang member sentenced to preventive detentionBurton was left in a life-threatening condition and now suffers from diminished vision.16 Mar 08:50 PM
