New Zealand'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail': Prison not place for mentally illPrisons weren't designed for people with mental health problems, says specialist.19 Jun 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Pipeline to prison': Childhood abuse led killer to life of crimeSerial offender described as having an impulse and intense desire to use violence.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDispute could put accommodation for prisoners on probation in jeopardyA dispute could put accommodation for ex-prisoners in Hastings at risk16 Jun 03:36 AM
CrimeMan caught with child sex abuse publications fights to keep his name secretMan files appeal against refusal to grant him permanent name suppression.10 Jun 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The number of prison escapes - and how they got awayMost escapes occurred while a the person was being escorted to another destination.08 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationallyThere are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injuryMore than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller fights for right to men's mags in prisonStephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.01 Jun 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year lowBut the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.01 Jun 08:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Corrections Minister steps in over prison riot squadsA Newstalk ZB investigation found Corrections was in the dark over call-outs.01 Jun 04:28 AM
New ZealandBlack mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centresRoad trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandFacility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a yearHandful of the country's most dangerous offenders in special facility after imprisonment.26 May 06:36 PM
New ZealandFive prison staff stood down amid police corruption probeRimutaka Prison has been subject to a long running corruption inquiry by police.25 May 11:37 PM
New ZealandSenior prison officer under investigation after inmate's arm brokenAfter his colleague was bashed in the head, one senior officer broke the arm of an inmate.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRimutaka Prison lockdown lifted after bomb threatMessages were left on the prison's phone claiming a bomb will be placed on site.18 May 04:13 AM
New Zealand'What the hell is happening?': Another ram raid targets clothing store overnightA clothing store in eastern Auckland is the latest to be targeted in a ram raid overnight.08 May 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Hipkins: Growth in public service is goodOPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announcedAnnouncement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.07 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandSkin in the game: Tattoo removal paid for young prisonersNew funding for inmates will help get their hand and face tattoos removed.06 May 03:30 AM
Crime'I'm a product of the system'; Natalie Fenton back in jailNatalie Roselyn Fenton was 15 when she murdered Raymond Mullins at his home.29 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandKaoss Price fatal shooting: Police reveal he was unarmed and tried to carjack driversThe review would look into how Price's sentence was handled before his death.21 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandPrison psychologist censured after sexual relationship with inmateThe psychologist saw the man in prison 34 times and smuggled music CDs to her boyfriend.19 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandMother's 10-year fight over jailed son's deathBoyd Cuttance complained of severe headaches but was denied hospital care for weeks.18 Apr 07:04 PM
New ZealandReturning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prisonThe inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.08 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandMiscarriage of Justice: Nearly 300 applications for review but none completed"As the famous dictum put it, justice delayed is justice denied" - Chris Penk.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandInmates who shanked prisoner sentenced to more jail timeThe attack only stopped once prison officers intervened.18 Mar 01:29 AM
New ZealandChildren turned into gang members by statePaora Sweeney and Wiremu Waikari suffered appalling abuse at the hands of state carers.14 Mar 04:45 AM
New ZealandSecurity officer attacked by dogs: 'I didn't think I was going to get out of there'Judge orders destruction of the two animals.04 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandLives of two dogs at stake in trialAttack on security officer conducting electronic bail visit.01 Mar 06:56 AM
CrimeThe great escape: Inmate dressed as guard let out two security gates to freedomRimutaka Prison staff reportedly "feeling embarrassed" as "there were a lot of failures".25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCriminals subject to GPS monitoring among those attending protestCorrections was continuing to monitor the situation and remained in contact with police.22 Feb 04:05 AM
New ZealandTests come back negative from Whanganui prison inmatesThe prisoners had tested negative on rapid antigen tests on Friday afternoon.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand46 men at South Auckland prison test positive for Covid-19A spokesperson said no prisoners have required specialist care or hospitalisation.14 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandOff the hook: The reason one man doesn't have to finish 40 hours of community workOffenders are in legal limbo as Corrections suspends community work in high-risk areas.09 Feb 02:00 AM
