Staffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attempt
Offenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.
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Rolleston youth offenders climb on to roof after breaking out of their units
All five were brought down from the roof with police assistance.
'Lonely' paedophile banned from the internet found on Tinder, again
The convicted sex-offender continues to breach his post-release conditions.
‘Less than professional’: Judge lambasts Corrections over handcuffed defendants
Three handcuffed defendants prompts a please explain from annoyed judge.
Prisoner reveals regrets over killer punch
Prisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.
Christmas on the run: 100 people on electronically monitored bail still at large after escapes
The number of people absconding has been increasing since 2018.
Court delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentences
A fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.
'We need something believable, babe' - prisoner fakes dad's death to get out
Adam Martin also helped another prisoner get compassionate bail - but he didn't return.
Waikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guilty
Parata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.
Damning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done more
The Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.
Inquest hears double killer's risk to public not properly assessed
Corrections in spotlight after convicted murderer killed again.
Prison guard resigns after relationship with Jonah Lomu’s ‘niece’ behind bars
Selaima Fakaosilea was convicted in June 2019 of importing meth.
Corrections guard convicted for bringing in sweet and sour pork for inmate but not for cannabis
The forbidden treats were for a prisoner who was having a birthday.
50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonist
The 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.
Gang police raid drug rehab centre in Auckland
Police close road leading to rehab where residents pay $19,000 for 12 weeks while on bail.
'Considerable damage': Prison youth unit still closed two months after roof protest
The Hawke's Bay Regional Prison Youth Unit remains indefinitely closed due to damage.
60c/hr: Prisoners go to court demanding pay rise
Minister's lawyer says work behind bars isn't designed to pay for inmates' everyday needs.
Rare post-prison restrictions for Killer Beez gang member who killed guard, stabbed inmates
Latu Kepu has attacked police officers, prison guards, pregnant women and fellow inmates.
Covid-19: More than 5000 prisoners still not allowed face-to-face visits
A prominent criminal lawyer thinks this is a 'breach of human rights'.
'Entrenched' conman with 75 convictions denied parole
Crimes ranged from selling non-existent items to stealing a commercial floor scrubber.
Prison officer sends email for mayoral candidate inmate
Prison director says exceptional circumstances needed for guard to send inmate's email.
501 deportee chooses job hunting over court case
501 jobseeker says: 'You have got to get a job, you have got to do something productive.'
Inmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklers
When asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.
'Exhausted every avenue': Man jailed after 21 breaches
Ned Wilson has now breached his extended supervision order 21 times in eight years.
Notorious murderer takes Corrections to court in bid to wear necklace in prison
High profile inmate Phillip John Smith takes Corrections to court over necklace.
'Safely resolved': Prison standoff ends, inmates upset over sports unit access
The youth inmates were protesting against not being allowed into sports area.
Prolific burglar's early release from prison
Man broke into homes of the affluent, costing victims $120,000 during a seven-month spree.
Inmate death: Claims prisoner had complained of breathing difficulties
Staff tried to save man who died in his cell.
Man charged with sabotage believed to be first in NZ history
The charge was originally introduced to prevent foreign interference during WWII.
'Lucifer is my DJ': Man who trashed police station gets his wish to be sent to jail
Jeremy Ching's vandalism spree earns a nine-month prison sentence at a hectic hearing.
Axe murderer who tried to rape victim's daughter paroled
Anthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.
Prisoner launches apple at bird before stomping it to death
"This was a dumb thing to do," Judge Andrew Nichols told the prisoner.
Killer Beez gang member who killed prison guard released, but Corrections wants restrictions
Latu Kepu has been involved in multiple prison attacks, one of which was fatal.
Former prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissal
A former Corrections officer has been awarded $70,279.24 for being unjustifiably fired.