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Corrections to pay sole survivor

The sole survivor of an attack at an Auckland Returned and Services Association in which three people were murdered is poised to get a payout from the Corrections Department.

Jails surprised by riot-free smoke ban

Prison bosses have admitted that they expected riots when they banned smoking in jails last year.

Woman visiting prison trapped for hours

A woman visiting her partner in prison was trapped inside for more than three hours despite screaming out for guards and throwing a chair at a window to get their attention.

Police to lose call on e-bail

Criminals face lifetime monitoring

Dangerous repeat violent offenders and sex offenders could be monitored for the rest of their lives after release from prison, says minister Anne Tolley.

Mother of convicted murderer Mikus dies

Prisoners paid $2m to learn skills

Prison guard found with cannabis

Private jail improves poor record