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
New ZealandPolkinghorne sentenced on meth charges; what will his community work involve?Polkinghorne was sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession.07 Nov 07:40 AM
New Zealand'They probably see me as a monster:' Murderer reflects on drug-induced rage killingJoseph Rota strangled Wellington hairdresser Huri King-Mosen in a jealous rage.04 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandUnion shocked at low number of Corrections incidents investigatedWorkSafe investigated two incidents out of the 152 reported by Corrections since 2014.28 Oct 05:17 PM
CrimeInmate tries to kill two prisoners, cut off own body parts – court finds him saneOne of Anthony Wheble's violent prison yard attacks was captured on CCTV.23 Oct 05:55 PM
New ZealandMother of 'main leader' in rooftop protest speaks out, OT disputes 'no fresh air' claimPolice say seven youths have been charged with intentional damage.22 Oct 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek Cheng800% more third strikers under the Govt's changes to toughen Three Strikes 2.0 – but will it make us safer?Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner's hunger strike enters 89th day, court rules no medical help to be givenCorrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.14 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.18 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandNew sewerage pipe connecting prison to council treatment plantThe Department of Corrections project has an overall cost of around $14 million.05 Sep 05:00 PM
Politics'The SAS of prisons': Inside NZ’s harshest unit from high-risk prisonersUnit houses country's most challenging, complex prisoners.26 Aug 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Insult to injury:' Corrections evicts veteran prison officer over unclean houseSharon Irwin claims it's retribution for suing her employer after an inmate broke her arm.22 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside himJudge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".03 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandConvicted killer dies suddenly behind barsPaul Gottermeyer was serving a life sentence for a brutal attack on a young mother.29 Jul 09:03 PM
New ZealandInvestigation launched after inmate dies at Mt Eden prisonPolice were advised of the incident and have notified the man’s next of kin.30 Jun 07:49 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThree Strikes 2.0: Why the Government has watered down the hardline policyThe 'manifestly unjust' clause will apply to both sentence length and parole.24 Jun 11:40 PM
