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
PremiumPremiumConstructionBill for new Waikeria Prison climbs as public-private partners wrangle over big Covid claimThe new 600-bed prison in Te Awamutu should be finished late this year.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransgender woman off to men's prison after violent hammer attackCrown says jail challenges for trans woman not "something she should get a discount for".15 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandLowe-down on Sir Graham's prison programmeSir Graham Lowe and Minister of Corrections Mark Mitchell attending the graduation of the prison programme called Kick for the Seagulls.Watch14 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand7kg of cocaine found in box stuck to side of ship with magnetCustoms were alerted that a vessel with a box stuck to its hull was tracking for NZ.11 Jun 04:19 AM
New Zealand'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beatingInmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.10 Jun 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIncreasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegallyIssues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's simply not enough': Funding running out for prisoner tattoo removal schemeTe Kahui Kani is removing his Mongrel Mob tattoos - but only has funding for 6 sessions.08 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot inquiry: Staff failed to deal with armed, drug-smoking inmatesMongols MC members were together in a prison unit, and had a strong influence on the riot.06 Jun 05:49 PM
New ZealandUnion files legal action against Ministry of Education over job cutsA total of 755 roles are proposed to be slashed.04 Jun 05:29 AM
New ZealandInmates camp on prison roof for over five hoursThe inmates voluntarily climbed down about 9.30pm.04 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandInmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston PrisonThe prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.03 Jun 05:50 AM
New ZealandViolent offender fails to return to prison after funeral - victim not told for three daysMan wanted for a 'bail breach' is inmate who failed to return to prison from day leave.31 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous people': Rival gangs team up in unprovoked attack at Auckland prisonOne of the inmates needed medical treatment outside the prison following the attack.29 May 06:44 AM
New ZealandPrison death: Staff unable to revive inmate at Hawke's Bay PrisonPrisoner's death thought to be of natural causes.29 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandFather claims son died in prison after guards told him to kill himselfThe man was remanded in custody for the alleged murder of his partner's child.27 May 07:00 AM
