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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMongrel Mob killer probed for allegedly posting photo of victim’s body online days before trialPolice believe the disturbing image was 'clearly meant to intimidate' witnesses.25 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandProlific burglar goes on crime spree while on parole to pay for drug debtJamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.22 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandInvestment in Corrections: Prison expansion could put pressure on communityExtra funding for prison beds, staff and rehab programmes welcomed.16 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandBribery, Black Power, and drug smuggling: The downfall of a Corrections officerScott Topham was paid $3200 by a prisoner to bring in the contraband.15 May 05:50 AM
Crime'Singled out': Transgender paedophile says prison punished her for inmate relationshipsOfficials considered her a troublesome inmate. But it wasn't retribution, they insisted.12 May 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Building more prison beds is the right move for nowOPINION: Governments should plan to get ahead of crime instead of belting it from behind.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Controversial prison slushies rack up $315k billMore than $200,000 has been spent on syrups and $81k on maintenance.Watch01 May 07:50 PM
New ZealandPrison slushies, Wynyard Quarter ferry and New York Uni raids | Focus Morning Bulletin May 2, 2024How much is being spent on slushie machines for prison guards ferry service to be put to the test to save Wynyard in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald / APWatch01 May 07:37 PM
New Zealand$315k spent on syrup and maintenance for prison guard slushiesThe machines were slammed by National in opposition, in 2019.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Mongrel Mob member turned counsellor seeks $700k after losing prison jobHe was caught sharing a tribute to a Mongrel Mob member who had died.01 May 06:18 AM
New ZealandPrisoner and Corrections officers take refuge in van after shots fired at tangiThe police said a shotgun shell was found near the inmate escort vehicle.11 Apr 08:04 PM
New ZealandPrisons 'like a people storage unit' as Covid culture lingers - OmbudsmanSome prisoners were left in isolation for 23 hours a day.11 Apr 04:53 AM
New ZealandKiller and child sex offender fights prison sex ban in rehabilitation unitThe convicted killer said the ban was a breach of the Homosexual Law Reform Act.10 Apr 12:54 AM
Crime'A living hell': Cellmate who starved and beat sex offender is sentencedRene Thomas has some unresolved issues he needs to address, a judge said.18 Mar 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsOfficials' scathing analysis of Government gang proposalsHow the Ministry of Justice pushed to water down the gang crackdown proposals.13 Mar 03:42 AM
PoliticsThe Government's law and order 100-day action item that required 'no actions'The prison target wasn't just axed by Labour. It was never actioned by Corrections.11 Mar 12:20 AM
New ZealandHow will ex-prison guard David Benbow be managed behind bars?The former prison guard was jailed for life for murdering his childhood friend.05 Mar 08:50 PM
New ZealandAuckland man jailed for possessing, sharing child sexual abuse materialThe man appeared at Auckland District Court today where he was sentenced.04 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandGovernment takes 'first steps' towards rehabilitation support for remand prisonersThe number of people on remand has increased by 146 per cent over the past 10 years.03 Mar 06:21 AM
New ZealandWairarapa man jailed for possessing, importing child sexual abuse materialThe man appeared at Wellington District Court today where he was sentenced.15 Feb 03:43 AM
CrimeMan accused of stabbing two fellow inmates at Auckland prison, killing one, appears in courtBoth the defendant and the person who died have interim suppression.06 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandWinz case manager told client seeking housing support to ‘go rob a bank’The ex-inmate said the treatment he received was 'degrading and triggering'.30 Jan 05:21 PM
New ZealandInmate jailed for prison attack on former estate agent after being refused chickenAaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.24 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attackerJaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.18 Jan 05:30 AM
