New ZealandMurderer denied parole after phone commentsMurderer denied parole after making anti-authoritarian comments during phone call.06 Aug 09:18 AM
New ZealandJailhouse lawyer rebuts Witness C's claim lies didn't matterRoberto Conchie Harris, the infamous Witness C, is appealing his perjury sentence.30 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandJailhouse snitch's lies 'had no impact' on Tamihere jurySecret witnesses' lawyer says it's unlikely false evidence influenced 1990 jury.25 Jul 05:30 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: What's there to dig about a sensory garden in prison?COMMENT: Will our most violent criminals benefit from stopping to smell the spearmint?18 Jul 06:39 PM
BusinessAussie specialists flown in for new $300m Auckland Prison: financierAuckland Prison opened today, months late.13 Jul 07:56 AM
New ZealandPolice van containing five inmates crashes off highwayTwo staff and five people in custody in van that crashed in icy conditions.11 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandChild-murderer recalled back to prisonRoma recalled to prison for allegedly drinking alcohol thus breaching his bail conditions.26 Jun 05:40 AM
BusinessAuckland's $300m maximum security prison to open on Friday the 13thThe project had been hit by a number of unforeseen delays.17 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy risks as convicts return, Law Society saysThe justice select committee is reviewing the legislation for returning offenders.14 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandInmates could sleep on mattresses on ground, says ministerKelvin Davis says there is a contingency plan if the prison population continues growing.13 Jun 08:01 AM
New ZealandMega prison scrapped - new 500-bed unit, featuring 100 mental health beds, insteadThe Government has dumped the mega-prison for a smaller unit focusing on mental health.13 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandPublic backlash prevents sex offender being housed near a Christchurch primary schoolLloyd McIntosh was convicted of raping a 6-year-old in 1989 and a 2-year-old in 1993.07 Jun 06:27 AM
New ZealandChild sex offender may live near primary schoolA repeat child sex offender may soon be housed at a property near a Christchurch school06 Jun 11:07 PM
OpinionAnnah Stretton: Prison can be used to change livesCOMMENT: Prison can be turned into a life changing experience for offenders.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison guards call in sick as attacks mountAbout 30 corrections staff called in sick after an increase in organised violence.03 Jun 07:44 AM
New ZealandMax security prisoner attacks staff member at Auckland PrisonThree attacks have targeted staff members at Auckland Prison in the past week.01 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandNational says old strike offences will still countThe National leader also says he would build more prisons before he softened bail laws.31 May 09:12 PM
New ZealandNational promises to reinstate three strikesNational says it will reverse any criminal justice.changes made by the Govt.31 May 03:14 AM
CrimeCorrections helping young offenders to 'be who they want to be'New programmes responsive to young offenders and the way they learn will help communities.25 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandGovt scraps plans for mega-prisonPlans to expand Waikeria Prison in the Waikato have been scrapped.20 May 09:29 PM
New ZealandGovt urged by unions to approve mega-prisonA 600-bed boost to prisons will not solve overcrowding, unions say.18 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandDouble murderer Graeme Burton stabbed at prisonDouble murderer Graeme Burton has been assaulted at Auckland Prison this morning.10 May 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Broken system': Sex pest to be freed despite 'obvious' threatThe man is 'obviously' likely to commit further sexual offences, says judge.07 May 06:34 PM
New ZealandKiller can't wear wig in prison: Supreme CourtMurderer Phillip John Smith's application for leave to appeal was declined.07 May 10:28 AM
New ZealandPrisoners build house, gain qualificationsThe three bedroom house was lifted over the prison fence by a crane this morning.27 Apr 04:05 AM
OpinionOpinion: Prison staff offer light to lives lost in darknessHelping offenders see better future tough but rewarding work, writes Ray Smith.26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWitness C revealed: The story behind the secret Tamihere informantJailhouse witness who lied at David Tamihere's 1990 double-murder trial can now be named.26 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandChild rapist threatens to give 'many people HIV'A child sex offender is back behind bars and has made a bid to stay there permanently.18 Apr 09:05 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Mums behind bars trying to raise babiesA project to help mums in prison reconnect with their children is growing steadily.14 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Maybe prisons don't work but the system will never changeCOMMENT: By the time neglected kids end up in prison it's too late for 'rehab'.12 Apr 08:23 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Time for PM to call in a favourCOMMENT: Help is needed from NZ First to change bail and parole law.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandReport: Tough-on-crime tactics not workingScience advisers urge a new 'data over dogma' approach to justice.28 Mar 03:00 PM
KahuPrisons: More reading and writing, less bleeding and fightingOur goal is to empty prisons and literacy programme powerful tool to reach that goal.25 Mar 07:00 PM
