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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.
Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.
Altered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battle
Tevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.
Vaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers
Vaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers.
'Did not eventuate': Police operation at Paremoremo after gathering expected
Police were covering every entrance to the prison this morning.
'Utterly unacceptable': Judge slams prison after ongoing detention of teen
The director of Spring Hill prison has apologised and launched a review into the matter.
'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation service
Letele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.
'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail': Prison not place for mentally ill
Prisons weren't designed for people with mental health problems, says specialist.
'Pipeline to prison': Childhood abuse led killer to life of crime
Serial offender described as having an impulse and intense desire to use violence.
Dispute could put accommodation for prisoners on probation in jeopardy
A dispute could put accommodation for ex-prisoners in Hastings at risk
Man caught with child sex abuse publications fights to keep his name secret
Man files appeal against refusal to grant him permanent name suppression.
Revealed: The number of prison escapes - and how they got away
Most escapes occurred while a the person was being escorted to another destination.
Mt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationally
There are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.
Assaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injury
More than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.
Killer fights for right to men's mags in prison
Stephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.
Gang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year low
But the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.
Revealed: Corrections Minister steps in over prison riot squads
A Newstalk ZB investigation found Corrections was in the dark over call-outs.
Black mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centres
Road trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.
Facility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a year
Handful of the country's most dangerous offenders in special facility after imprisonment.
Five prison staff stood down amid police corruption probe
Rimutaka Prison has been subject to a long running corruption inquiry by police.
Senior prison officer under investigation after inmate's arm broken
After his colleague was bashed in the head, one senior officer broke the arm of an inmate.