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
New ZealandWoman who found fugitive rewardedA Brazilian woman who helped identify escaped murderer Phillip John Smith will visit New Zealand after a local man offered to pay for her holiday.19 Jan 08:36 PM
New ZealandGuard investigated over Smith escapeAn Auckland Prison officer has been suspended as the Department of Corrections seeks answers on how convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith fled the country.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop hacker exposes bracelet flawA computer hacker has demonstrated how home detention bracelets can potentially be fooled into letting criminals roam free.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner escapes from hospitalA male prisoner who's spent the past ten days in Wanganui Hospital managed to escape last night.11 Dec 06:13 PM
New ZealandSmith's claim of help riles inmatesMurderer and child sex offender Phillip John Smith's claims that he was aided in his escape to Brazil by a prison guard have angered inmates.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmith's claims 'unsubstantiated' - unionConvicted murderer Phillip Smith's allegations that a Corrections officer helped him escape custody last month are unsubstantiated, the Corrections union says.10 Dec 10:14 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Slammer for Corrections on Rio escape debacleShould heads now roll in the upper echelons of the Department of Corrections in the wake of convicted murderer and child molester Phillip John Smith's absconding from temporary release from jail and getting all the to Brazil before being apprehended?14 Nov 08:45 PM
New ZealandTutor fired for sending inmate postcardA prison tutor was justifiably dismissed from work after she sent an inmate a postcard while she was overseas.29 Sep 04:51 AM
New ZealandPrisoners told to pee on van floorA prison inspector has rebuked jailers for advising inmates to relieve themselves on vehicle floors.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMP's husband under investigationThe Corrections Department has confirmed it is investigating a complaint about a staff member, said to be NZ First MP Asenati Lole-Taylor's husband Dennis Taylor.10 Jul 01:32 AM
EmploymentKeep an open mind about ex-consStatistics show that the so-called "black sheep of the family" is neither rare nor endangered.20 Jun 05:00 PM
