New ZealandInmate's transfer protest leads to 'tussle', Corrections officer falling over balustradeThe prisoner grabbed a milk crate, ripped a phone from the wall and allegedly swung it.10 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with stabbing staff member at Whanganui Corrections Defendant calls out: “you’ve got the wrong hit man”. 09 Apr 11:57 PM
New ZealandAriki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on himAriki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.08 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddiesThe victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.07 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner found dead in cell at Auckland's Mt Eden PrisonThe man was found unresponsive in his cell, which was not double-bunked.03 Apr 01:02 AM
New Zealand‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Bigger purpose': Meet the woman who trains the next generation of mobility dogsAs an 18 year old in Mexico, her dream was to be a service dog trainer.13 Mar 05:00 PM
Politics‘Restoring law and order’: Govt plans $800m private sector partnership to overhaul jailPhase 1 of the project will cost up to $800 million and use a Public Private Partnership.13 Mar 04:49 AM
New ZealandFire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff memberThe prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire. 13 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandCorrections psychologist and inmate’s love affair: ‘All I know is I want to be with you’The senior professional wrote a treatment report for her lover to help him gain parole.21 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner transfer flight turned back after onboard disorder damages windowThe prisoner damaged the interior layer of a window, injuring her hand.12 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandPrison staffer hospitalised with serious injuries after altercation with five inmatesThe prisoners refused to return to their cells on Sunday evening.07 Feb 06:53 AM
New ZealandEight out of 10 Govt agencies unsure of former prisoner employment numbersMost of the largest government agencies can't say how many former prisoners they employ. 28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer used 'devious' conduct to obtain neighbour’s convictions in driveway stoushHe then presented the information to their property manager, and the neighbour's wife.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Crime‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing noteThe prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.19 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandJailed Dilworth teacher dies days after compassionate releaseRobert Wynward sexually abused eight young boys at the Auckland boarding school.17 Jan 05:28 AM
New ZealandKiller doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison deathDunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.15 Jan 04:04 AM
New ZealandMan living in extended supervision facility charged with indecent assaultThe man lives at an 'outside the wire' unit in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison.14 Jan 04:17 AM
New ZealandThousands of prisoners on NZ planes: 'Flying with a cuffed inmate is a little unnerving'Prisoners are being flown commercially and privately - but at what cost?12 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandEat, drink and be merry: Prison locked down after inmates' Christmas Eve booze-upPrisoners often try to stockpile fruit to be used in homebrews, officials say.25 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day at Whanganui Prison; prisoners to prepare Xmas mealsCorrections provides 'basic and nutritious meals' for prisoners on Christmas Day.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Escaped inmate wandered uncuffed through hospital in underwear before sliding down pipe – witnessThe video purportedly shows him sliding down from the eighth floor.24 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Damon Anderson escaping from Corrections at Waikato HospitalVideo footage shows the moment Damon Anderson escaped from Corrections custody by shimmying down a drain pipe at Waikato Hospital on Monday.Watch24 Dec 01:21 AM
New ZealandPublic warned not to approach prisoner who escaped from hospitalHe is not an immediate risk to public safety but still should not be approached. 23 Dec 07:50 PM
New ZealandPrisoner who escaped from custody at Waikato Hospital wearing handcuffs and GPS monitorThe prisoner was there for 'medical oversight'.23 Dec 04:55 AM
New ZealandCommunity fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary schoolCorrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer accused of improperly obtaining neighbour's convictions in driveway stoushHe then revealed the criminal history to a property manager during a mediation meeting.19 Dec 07:00 AM
CrimePrisoner's wife lambasts Corrections for slashing phone call timesFree daily phone calls prisoners can make will be cut back to half an hour a day.19 Dec 06:21 AM
New ZealandTreatment of inmates at prison's extreme risk unit cruel, inhuman - Chief OmbudsmanThere are currently 13 prisoners in Auckland Prison’s unit.17 Dec 05:34 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Prison report reveals heartbreak of youth incarceration cycleOPINION: Is Corrections able to address failings in how we handle young offenders?08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside story: Plan to house ex-prisoners in 'isolated' valley meets rural resistance'There’s not very good cellphone service or internet if something was to happen.'28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner captured after escape from Waikato HospitalThe incident has prompted a review of Spring Hill Corrections Facility procedure.22 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Ain't going anywhere' – New prison footage posted on King Cobra inmate's TikTok accountOne video from inside the high-security prison gained 100,000 views in less than a day.17 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandPrisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yardHe then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.16 Nov 02:00 AM
