New ZealandBoy, 14, caught trying to bring cannabis into prisonPrison authorities have caught out a 14-year-old boy who tried to take cannabis hidden in his shoe into Hawke's Bay Regional Prison.03 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandControversial private prison opensA controversial new private prison opened in Auckland today.30 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandPolice release images of attempted kidnap suspectsPolice have released images of two men suspected of trying to kidnap a 22-year-old community probation worker.24 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandConvicted double murderer treated for cancerConvicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been leaving prison for medical treatment, the Department of Corrections has confirmed today.22 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandFirm set to run Mt Eden prison criticised over UK deathA company due to take over the management of the Mt Eden prison has been criticised over the death of a boy, 14, in a UK institution.28 Jan 12:18 AM
New ZealandGuard loses bid to appeal firingA Rimutaka prison guard has been denied the chance to challenge a determination of the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after he was fired for serious misconduct.30 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandPrison guards charged with smuggling contraband into jailTwo Auckland prison guards have today been charged with smuggling contraband - including a controlled drug - into jail for inmates. One of the men also faces a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm. 06 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland prison guards arrestedTwo Auckland prison guards were arrested today and face a number of charges after a joint operation between police and the Department of Corrections.06 Dec 02:39 AM
EconomyGovt calls for tenders on PPP prisonThe Government has called for expressions of interest for design, construction and operation of a new privately run prison.03 Nov 12:49 AM
BusinessIRD, Education chiefs get top state sector pay hikesAmong the 24 state sector CEOs whose performance over the year had been reviewed, six were paid more, five were paid less and 13 stayed the same.21 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandDrunk woman accused of biting officerA male police officer was allegedly bitten by a drunk woman as he took her to the police station, leaving him requiring medical attention.18 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandCareer criminal earned six-figure income in prisonOne of NZ's most-notorious career criminals pulled in a six-figure income while in jail - then picked up legal aid as well.17 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe prison union over spendingPolice have launched an investigation into the prison guards' union with a raid on the organisation's offices.03 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisons to become smoke-free from next yearDepartment of Corrections bosses found taxpayers could be liable for lawsuits from prison guards exposed to inmates' second-hand smoke.26 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff refused mayors' pleas on jailPhil Goff rejected mayoral pleas to reduce the height of the Mt Eden Prison development when he was Minister of Corrections in 2007.27 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandNotorious tourist murderer let out of prisonConvicted double-murderer David Tamihere - who killed two Swedish tourists in 1990 - has had his first proper taste of freedom in 21 years.27 Mar 03:00 PM
