Politics‘Time for Truth’: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boostAct proposes 200 more youth justice beds be built at a cost of $500 million.14 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riotParata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.04 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Trio guilty of most chargesThe verdicts have brought the 11-week trial to a close.04 May 03:39 AM
New Zealand'I just made a very bad choice': Drug dealer appeals for shorter sentenceA convicted drug dealer has been rewarded for his rehabilitation efforts in Otago.03 May 11:37 PM
New ZealandFormer prison guard sentenced for role in cartel-linked cocaine smuggling ringAllison Dos Santos was a prison officer at the time of the offending.27 Apr 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous' fugitive: Pensioner who murdered elderly woman still missingBronwyn Warwick is wanted by police and is considered dangerous.02 Apr 08:46 PM
New ZealandTeen sex abuser back in community - Corrections bid for intense monitoring revealedSex offender admits abusing cousin after judge acquitted him following trial.30 Mar 01:02 AM
New ZealandVR tech helps those in DOC's care learn skills for primary industriesThe two-week course combines virtual reality tools and practical skills.27 Mar 09:42 PM
CrimePolice still looking for a home detention woman who bolted during Cyclone GabrielleCorrections' electronic systems were tested during Cyclone Gabrielle.08 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot trial: ‘Screaming, laughing, yahooing’ as prisoners light fires, break out onto roofEleven men are on trial in the High Court at Hamilton facing a variety of charges.22 Feb 01:14 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Dozens of offenders with ankle bracelets remain unmonitored a week onSelect high-risk offenders are being manually monitored by cops and Corrections.20 Feb 04:41 PM
New Zealand'It was literally raining glass' on Corrections officers during riotThe trial is set down for an estimated 12 weeks and involves 11 accused.20 Feb 02:17 AM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Corrections recruits put to the test during lengthy processJarrod Gilbert on Corrections recruitment process.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStaffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attemptOffenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.07 Feb 08:53 PM
New ZealandRolleston youth offenders climb on to roof after breaking out of their unitsAll five were brought down from the roof with police assistance.06 Feb 07:57 PM
New Zealand'Lonely' paedophile banned from the internet found on Tinder, againThe convicted sex-offender continues to breach his post-release conditions.27 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Less than professional’: Judge lambasts Corrections over handcuffed defendantsThree handcuffed defendants prompts a please explain from annoyed judge.27 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandPrisoner reveals regrets over killer punchPrisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.17 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandChristmas on the run: 100 people on electronically monitored bail still at large after escapesThe number of people absconding has been increasing since 2018.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCourt delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentencesA fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.22 Dec 08:50 PM
New Zealand'We need something believable, babe' - prisoner fakes dad's death to get outAdam Martin also helped another prisoner get compassionate bail - but he didn't return.01 Dec 05:20 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guiltyParata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.01 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandDamning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done moreThe Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.01 Dec 12:11 AM
New ZealandInquest hears double killer's risk to public not properly assessedCorrections in spotlight after convicted murderer killed again.17 Nov 12:41 AM
New ZealandPrison guard resigns after relationship with Jonah Lomu’s ‘niece’ behind barsSelaima Fakaosilea was convicted in June 2019 of importing meth.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCorrections guard convicted for bringing in sweet and sour pork for inmate but not for cannabisThe forbidden treats were for a prisoner who was having a birthday.26 Oct 02:02 AM
New Zealand50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonistThe 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang police raid drug rehab centre in AucklandPolice close road leading to rehab where residents pay $19,000 for 12 weeks while on bail.05 Oct 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Considerable damage': Prison youth unit still closed two months after roof protestThe Hawke's Bay Regional Prison Youth Unit remains indefinitely closed due to damage.05 Oct 02:05 AM
New Zealand60c/hr: Prisoners go to court demanding pay riseMinister's lawyer says work behind bars isn't designed to pay for inmates' everyday needs.04 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandRare post-prison restrictions for Killer Beez gang member who killed guard, stabbed inmatesLatu Kepu has attacked police officers, prison guards, pregnant women and fellow inmates.19 Sep 07:16 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: More than 5000 prisoners still not allowed face-to-face visitsA prominent criminal lawyer thinks this is a 'breach of human rights'.14 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Entrenched' conman with 75 convictions denied paroleCrimes ranged from selling non-existent items to stealing a commercial floor scrubber.01 Sep 06:58 PM
New ZealandPrison officer sends email for mayoral candidate inmatePrison director says exceptional circumstances needed for guard to send inmate's email.30 Aug 11:23 PM
