New ZealandSerco lockdown sparks court backlogFaced with a growing backlog in the already overloaded justice system, a frustrated judge has criticised Serco's Mt Eden prison for not doing its job.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrandfather of inmate top National aideThe inmate whose death is at the centre of a prison violence scandal is the grandson of a National Party stalwart who died just weeks later.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerco hit with more injury allegationsCorrections chief executive Ray Smith revealed a new case of a prisoner being injured at the privately-run Mt Eden Correctional Facility.23 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandSerco breached contract in the pastSerco has been fined $300,000 in the last year for breaching its contract with the Government, the Corrections Minister revealed this afternoon.23 Jul 02:49 AM
New ZealandSerco hauled before ministerUnder-fire Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga has hauled in prison operator Serco for an urgent meeting today.22 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandMinister defends himself over prison deathEmbattled Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga is defending his handling of the controversial death of a prisoner at a privately-run prison.22 Jul 07:41 AM
New ZealandCall for Lotu-Iiga to resign over 'dropping'Labour MP Kelvin Davis says the Corrections Minister has lost control of his department.22 Jul 05:24 AM
New ZealandPrison investigation to be launched“This behaviour of prisoners is unacceptable," said Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.19 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandInmates' banned behaviour under close watchThe Corrections Minister has announced a "robust and thorough" review over footage of inmates engaging in banned behaviour in New Zealand prisons.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ prison guards to wear body camerasNew wearable cameras and stab-resistant body armour will be introduced for prison guards, the Corrections Minister announced today.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandMotel death: Teens appear in High CourtTwo teenagers accused of the murder of a man in an Auckland motel have appeared in the High Court.09 Jun 11:23 PM
New ZealandGovernment extends escape inquiryA Government inquiry into the escape of convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith has been extended.04 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandScott Watson may meet journalistConvicted double murderer Scott Watson has won a court battle which could allow him to meet a journalist behind bars and break his 17-year silence.03 Jun 10:50 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Looking beneath surface key to redirecting life of crimeIf we are to reduce reoffending, and thereby create fewer victims, crime must often be viewed not as the problem but as a symptom of a problem, writes Jarrod Gilbert.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst pic of Scott Watson in 17 yearsAfter a full day hearing, a judge has reserved her decision as to whether convicted double murderer Scott Watson can meet a journalist.20 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandScott Watson returns to courtConvicted double murderer Scott Watson says after 17 years of silence he now wants the opportunity to speak about his perceived miscarriage of justice.19 May 07:35 PM
New ZealandPrison's overflowing sewerAuckland Prison has apologised to its neighbours at Paremoremo for an overflowing sewer that has caused a stench sporadically for years.18 May 09:41 PM
New ZealandLabour condemns corrections job cutsLabour have condemned the restructuring of the corrections system which will see almost 200 jobs cut.15 May 01:57 AM
New ZealandInmates given mobile phonesCells in all New Zealand jails may soon be fitted out with phones and computers in a bid to boost prisoners' educational levels.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatson fights ban on journo meetScott Watson will return to court this month to fight a move by Corrections to block a behind-bars meeting with an investigative journalist.04 May 11:31 PM
New ZealandNew body armourAll frontline Corrections officers are to get new lightweight stab-resistant body armour, in a move that comes after the death of an inmate at Christchurch Men's Prison.01 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandNo parole for 'manipulative criminal'In the decision, Smith was described as a “manipulative, serious criminal with a high risk of reoffending”.08 Apr 09:21 PM
New ZealandMinister gets teeth into new roleThe Samoa-born and Mangere-raised MP Sam Lotu-Iiga has been thrown a $1.5 billion, 4000-staff portfolio as the new Corrections Minister.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison beatings a daily dangerPrison beatings happen in New Zealand almost daily and only "good luck" stands in the way of more deaths.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhillip Smith and sister appear in courtThe bid by Phillip John Smith and his sister to have their case transferred to the High Court has been delayed until May.17 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandFugitive calls CorrectionsA teenager accused of murder who is on the run after disconnecting his electronic monitoring anklet called Corrections soon after.06 Mar 04:34 AM
New Zealand10,000 names given to border controlThe Corrections Department has given the names of 10,000 offenders to border officials in a bid to prevent another escape in the wake of the Phillip Smith case.25 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandAccused revealed as Smith's sisterThe woman accused of helping Phillip John Smith escape custody can now be revealed as his sister.20 Feb 03:32 AM
New ZealandAccused woman duped over escapeThe stepfather of murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith believes a woman accused of helping him flee authorities was conned.16 Feb 04:00 PM
