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Sex offender recalled to prison after watching Sia music videos
Matthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.

Ex-Rebels member who killed a man, stabbed another, paroled after 2.5 years
George Pikaahu killed the RSE worker in a mass brawl involving about 50 people.

Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison, stops hunger strike
The 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.

Paedophile teacher, jailed for abusing 20 boys, eyes South Island move
One of New Zealand's worst child sex offenders has been refused parole again.

Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forward
Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.

Ill gotten gains? The case of the shoebox with $164,080 inside
Terry Weston said the cash was from work, ACC payouts, a bike sale and gambling.

Scott Watson’s bid for freedom in tatters as parole hearing abandoned
The hearing is being abandoned instead of adjourned after running over time.

Killer babysitter fearful of leaving prison, admits sabotaging own freedom chances
Tiana Kapea tortured and murdered 10-month-old Jyniah Te Awa.

Revenge, violence and throwing faeces: Inside Scott Watson’s freedom bid
The double murderer appeared before the Parole Board yesterday for the sixth time.

Wife killer reveals why he abandoned 3yo daughter 'Pumpkin' overseas
Nai Yin Xue's daughter was dubbed 'Pumpkin' after being found in Pumpkin Patch clothing.

New twist in Nia Glassie case: ‘I told yous from the start I was innocent’
Second Curtis brother convicted of 3yo's murder makes first Parole Board appearance.

Corrections psychologist and inmate’s love affair: ‘All I know is I want to be with you’
The senior professional wrote a treatment report for her lover to help him gain parole.

Parole denied: Sex offender still not ready for release from prison
Paiea Waihirere abused a young girl for six years and took photos of the acts.

'He's a monster:' Victim fights for prolific Dilworth paedophile to stay behind bars
Ian Wilson has appeared before the Parole Board for the fifth time since he was jailed.

No parole hearing for man who sexually violated, killed stepdaughter
Sahara Baker-Koro was killed in 2010 by her mother's boyfriend Kerry Charles Ratana.

‘I was ready to blow’: Man who murdered his girlfriend and lived with her corpse blames stress
Gordon Hieatt strangled Nuttidar Vaikaew to death in her Auckland apartment.

‘Sorry is not enough’: Killer who bludgeoned teen girlfriend to death aspires to mentor youth
Black Power member Nathan Fenton beat Mairina Dunn for 90 minutes with a sawn-off shotgun.

'Not in any mood to forgive': Son of slain teacher says young killer shouldn't be released
Jameel Job broke into Barbara Julian's house and beat her to death.

Jailed Dilworth teacher dies days after compassionate release
Robert Wynward sexually abused eight young boys at the Auckland boarding school.

'Spiritual healer' jailed for sex assaults gets early release despite lack of insight
Sonny Chin maintained touching his clients indecently was part of the healing process.

Fire threat in Los Angeles continues and firefighters battle Coromandel fire | NZ Herald News Update
Strong wind predictions cause more fire concerns for Los Angeles and firefighters are expected to be battling Coromandel vegetation fire for several days. Video / NZ Herald, AFP