New ZealandBeast of Blenheim claims Crown abused judicial processPolice have remained tight-lipped over why Stewart Murray Wilson was reinvestigated.06 Aug 04:39 AM
New ZealandInmates forced to go to toilet in 'cardboard receptacles'Inmates 'highly troubled', lack of access to running water in cells.25 Jul 06:49 PM
New ZealandFemale inmates describe 'degrading' internal searchesWomen say the searches brought back trauma from being raped.22 Jul 09:52 PM
New ZealandChristchurch prison standoff over after prisoners surrenderSeven male prisoners refused to comply with instructions, a Corrections spokesman said.18 Jul 01:07 AM
CrimeMore details emerge of Northland fraudster's pastJoanne Harrison convinced a judge her 2007 offending was a one-off. It was just the start.30 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow to escape prison: From murderer to a masters degreeDr Paul Wood's past isn't immediately obvious.20 Jun 11:53 PM
New ZealandAlleged white supremacist inmate faces new chargesFrank Finch charged with threatening to kill.20 Jun 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMan on home detention still in taxpayer-funded motel weeks after evictionOffender remains in $100 a night motel after being kicked out of home detention address.19 Jun 03:00 AM
New Zealand$128m for inmates' mental health and addiction treatmentA $128m boost will see more mental health and drug addictions support for prisoners.16 Jun 10:22 PM
New ZealandWoman's meth business worth $12m: What she's doing behind bars"They are so much more confident and inspired," tutor says.14 Jun 10:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Phil Goff plants millionth tree of his termHe made the pledge to reach a million planted during the 2016 election campaign.13 Jun 09:30 PM
KahuJustice Minister says the system needs to get better at turning around people's livesStudies show that Maori are more likely to be investigated, apprehended and prosecuted.09 Jun 03:43 AM
New ZealandArthur Taylor: Why more prisoners should serve their sentence in the communityLong-time prisoner Arthur Taylor has hit out at the treatment of inmates.08 Jun 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParnell problems: 'Fighting, drinking, abusive' deportees causing 'havoc'Deportees and troubled souls housed at a Parnell lodge are causing 'havoc' for residents06 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCorrections' canteen rakes in $4.4m more from prisonersCorrections says it does not profit from its canteen, despite a big lift in revenue.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOffender put in motel after eviction from Housing NZ home-detention addressOffender put in motel after eviction from home detention address, new violence charges.03 Jun 07:22 AM
New ZealandYoung man who praised Christchurch mosque attacks kept in jail longerMentally unwell prisoner expressed white supremacist views, and support for massacres30 May 03:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnders Breivik's jailers advise guards of accused mosque shooterPrison staff turn to jailers of Norwegian terrorist for advice on mosque shooter.29 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMr Asia drug syndicate player back in court on methamphetamine chargeA man associated with the Mr Asia drug syndicate is facing a methamphetamine charge.29 May 04:19 AM
New ZealandPrison's medical staff fail to detect inmate's cancerPrison inmate Vicki Letele was not given adequate care and later died, report finds.27 May 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRotorua flat is NZ's most unlikely prisonOranga Tamariki is buying up homes so it can house young offenders on remand.26 May 08:56 AM
New ZealandTeen who raped 5yo granted parole after serving 7 yearsRaurangi Mark Marino, now aged 23, will be released from prison in July.21 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandParole refused for nanny in Epsom baby kidnappingThe woman behind one of the most bizarre cases in Auckland's courts will stay in prison.15 May 12:15 AM
New ZealandCorrections failed prisoner on medicationsReport recommended Corrections conduct audits and employ additional health staff.13 May 05:52 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki denies knowing about mosque protestProtesters stood outside Christchurch mosques to protest just weeks after terror attack.06 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandHone Harawira backs Brian Tamaki in prison programme stoushGovernment should give Man Up programme a chance, says Harawira.01 May 06:19 AM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki's 'gang rape' remark offensive: ArdernDestiny Church has 'blown it', Kelvin Davis says.29 Apr 09:44 PM
New Zealand'I'm warning you': Tamaki threatens revolt in NZ prisonsArdern blasts "irresponsible" Brian Tamaki over prison violence threat.29 Apr 05:47 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'splashes out $1 million for slushy machines'The Opposition say it's "irresponsible" and "wasteful" spending.27 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandSecond attack on prison staff in three daysMore than 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.16 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandBan on prisoner work scheme after sex offender escaped ruled illegalCorrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal15 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandPrisoner seriously injured following stabbing at Paremoremo PrisonDirector Andy Langley confirmed a prisoner was hospitalised after an alleged assault.08 Apr 09:08 PM
New Zealand'A danger to the community': Repeat sex offender sent back to jailRecidivist child sex offender jailed after breaching internet ban to download child porn08 Apr 04:28 AM
New ZealandContractor injured at Waikeria Prison after falling into water tankThe contractor was working to replace the bladder of an empty water tank.05 Apr 05:22 AM