New ZealandPM: No grounds for Govt to sack top cop Wally HaumahaPM Ardern sought legal advice on what to do about Wally Haumaha criticism.19 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandMurderer, rapist, killer arsonist to be released from prisonRapist and murderer Edward McElroy to be released from prison in February on parole17 Dec 12:53 AM
OpinionLiam Martin: Let's not just replace prisons with other controlsCOMMENT: Prison numbers are dropping but home detention is too harsh.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMarked man: Grace murder accused at-risk in prisonThe man accused of Grace Millane's murder will have security in place while on remand.10 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandWally Haumaha: New probe into Justice and Corrections' approachNew investigation into bullying complaints against top cop, as IPCA report delayed.04 Dec 08:57 PM
New ZealandFrom Brazil beach to Kiwi prison: Young mum caught smuggling cocaineThe Government assigned an extra $54.2m to help Customs combat drug cartels targeting NZ.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandJustice ministry and striking staff break deadlockProgress has been made between the Ministry of Justice and its unionised staff.30 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLong wait for justice: The Beast's forgotten victimsFour brave women gave evidence about what they said Stewart Murray Wilson did to them.29 Nov 06:12 AM
New ZealandBeast of Blenheim to return to prison for historical rapesPolice re-investigated Stewart Murray Wilson in 2016 and charged him on four more counts.28 Nov 08:35 PM
New ZealandSocial service agencies dealing with 'avalanche of traumatised children'Rachel Rose speaks with the agencies responding to domestic violence in Whanganui23 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandWitness describes horror crash involving prison truck south of Kawakawa"It looked like the car was overtaking, and hit the truck head-on."23 Nov 07:20 AM
New Zealand'Jailhouse lawyer' Arthur Taylor's Facebook page blockedOne of New Zealand's most high profile inmates has been blocked from using Facebook20 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandEx-inmate housed in motel assaults owner's daughterCorrections Minister says privacy laws have to be considered when housing ex-prisoners.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVulnerable kids placed in motel with sex offenderSerial sex offender Ronald Jeffries shared a motel with several vulnerable families.13 Nov 12:39 AM
New ZealandSix assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one weekMore assaults have followed a damning report into violence at Whanganui Prison.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court: Ban on prisoner voting inconsistent with Bill of RightsPrisoner and "jailhouse lawyer" Arthur Taylor was behind the legal challenge.08 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandMan who smothered daughter with pillow to be freedPhilip Kinraid still maintains 2-year-old daughter's death was "an accident".01 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandInmate in hospital after Otago prison assaultInmate receiving medical treatment in hospital after being "seriously assaulted''.25 Oct 08:12 PM
New Zealand'The Beast of Blenheim' found guilty of more rapesHis name, prior offending, and nickname were suppressed until verdicts were reached.16 Oct 03:51 AM
New ZealandCountry first: Detector dogs sniffing out new psychoactive substances in prisonsGuests caught smuggling contraband into prison were referred to the police and banned.09 Oct 01:50 AM
Sponsored StoriesA 'dream' job in prisonGreat grandmother's legacy inspires Corrections officer's work with prisoners in Mt Eden..07 Oct 11:00 AM
CrimeDriver's licence almost a stay out of jail free cardProgramme helps offenders step off treadmill returning them to jail repeatedly05 Oct 06:00 PM
KahuReformed mobster: Gang members think prison is 'fun'Mahi Tahi worked for this man and many like him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Oct 12:00 AM
KahuColonisation, racism main drivers of Māori in prisons - reportThe report argued to put Māori perspectives at the centre of justice policy.03 Oct 10:19 PM
New ZealandWally Haumaha: Third inquiry into bullying claims 'if necessary'Three government departments, three different stories about handling of bullying claims.02 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandVandalism ruins kids holiday plansVandals smash windows, break doors and even steal the steps.01 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandInmate sentenced after guards walk freeA bloody brawl resulted in three prisoners and three guards being charged.27 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandPrison guard's $50k compo for inmate attackLone guard suffered severe physical injuries in attack by inmate.25 Sep 08:27 PM
New ZealandAll yours, cobber: Australia deports 14 Kiwis; police meet them at airportFourteen individuals have been returned to New Zealand by Australian authorities.18 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandTerror teen turning life aroundTeen didn't go through with Christchurch terror plans14 Sep 12:18 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The 10 Kiwi crims with the longest prison stintsThe Herald can reveal who the longest serving inmates in NZ prisons are.11 Sep 08:41 AM
New ZealandWrongly imprisoned man picked from police line-up - againCharges were dropped against a man who was again accused of a crime from his photo alone.07 Sep 09:21 PM
New ZealandThree prison guards not guiltyThree prison guards have been on trial for the past two weeks.07 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandGuard 'reacted to violence with violence', court hearsThree prison guards have been on trial in the High Court for the past two weeks.04 Sep 10:45 PM