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
New Zealand501 deportee chooses job hunting over court case501 jobseeker says: 'You have got to get a job, you have got to do something productive.'30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklersWhen asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.18 Aug 06:45 AM
New Zealand'Exhausted every avenue': Man jailed after 21 breachesNed Wilson has now breached his extended supervision order 21 times in eight years.10 Aug 05:30 AM
New ZealandNotorious murderer takes Corrections to court in bid to wear necklace in prisonHigh profile inmate Phillip John Smith takes Corrections to court over necklace.10 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Safely resolved': Prison standoff ends, inmates upset over sports unit accessThe youth inmates were protesting against not being allowed into sports area.02 Aug 01:29 AM
New ZealandProlific burglar's early release from prisonMan broke into homes of the affluent, costing victims $120,000 during a seven-month spree.01 Aug 06:05 PM
New ZealandInmate death: Claims prisoner had complained of breathing difficultiesStaff tried to save man who died in his cell.31 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with sabotage believed to be first in NZ historyThe charge was originally introduced to prevent foreign interference during WWII.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Lucifer is my DJ': Man who trashed police station gets his wish to be sent to jailJeremy Ching's vandalism spree earns a nine-month prison sentence at a hectic hearing.27 Jul 08:15 PM
New ZealandAxe murderer who tried to rape victim's daughter paroledAnthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.26 Jul 06:06 PM
New ZealandPrisoner launches apple at bird before stomping it to death"This was a dumb thing to do," Judge Andrew Nichols told the prisoner.15 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeKiller Beez gang member who killed prison guard released, but Corrections wants restrictionsLatu Kepu has been involved in multiple prison attacks, one of which was fatal.14 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandFormer prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissalA former Corrections officer has been awarded $70,279.24 for being unjustifiably fired.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners building new quarters after riotNew parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.03 Jul 06:27 PM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandVaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workersVaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers.28 Jun 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Did not eventuate': Police operation at Paremoremo after gathering expectedPolice were covering every entrance to the prison this morning.26 Jun 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Utterly unacceptable': Judge slams prison after ongoing detention of teenThe director of Spring Hill prison has apologised and launched a review into the matter.24 Jun 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation serviceLetele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.22 Jun 06:00 AM
