New ZealandJailed Dilworth housemaster grilled on whether there are more victimsIan Wilson was asked the questions while at his third unsuccessful parole hearing.14 Feb 07:03 AM
New ZealandNotorious murderer and prison escapee Phillip John Smith takes Parole Board to courtHe claims the board 'misinterpreted' parts of the law when considering him for release.07 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer used online dating sites to contact women while on paroleShane Hoko was kicked out of an accomodation provider for not following its rules.24 Jan 03:04 AM
OpinionDenis O’Reilly: The Parole Amendment Bill will be an extremely tough act to followOPINION: Prisons are already stretched and the new law won't make it any better.11 Jan 05:54 PM
New ZealandJames Whakaruru’s killer denied release in Parole Board reviewBenny Haerewa served 12 years for killing his partner's son in Hawke's Bay in 1999.20 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandDisgraced arts patron James Wallace to leave jail today - what he can and can't do on paroleThe millionaire sex offender must abide by certain rules.10 Dec 08:53 PM
New Zealand'Deceitful predator': Disgraced real estate agent who abused young girls declined paroleThe Parole Board found O'Reilly had minimised his offending and remained an ongoing risk.07 Dec 03:57 AM
New ZealandHead Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton todayThe tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A denier': James Wallace barred from inviting guests to homeA psychologist said the philanthropist was a low risk of sexual reoffending.23 Nov 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLargest gang funeral in New Zealand history expected as 'OG' Head Hunter diesBetter known as 'Bird', William Hines was feared and revered in the gang world.22 Nov 05:35 AM
New ZealandVictims react to news millionaire sex offender James Wallace to be freed from prisonThe philanthropist was stripped of his knighthood earlier this year.17 Nov 03:52 AM
New Zealand'I still miss him to this day': Teen who beat gay man to death released from prisonStanley Waipouri’s body was mutilated during what was believed to be a homophobic killing.10 Nov 11:00 PM
Crime'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision orderBasil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.06 Nov 03:10 AM
New ZealandVery high-risk offender with 70 convictions must be released from jailWilliam Spring Tawhai’s statutory release date is in January.03 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandJuliana Herrera murder: Corrections vows to improve community notificationsCorrections set to do more to alert the community when serious offenders are released.02 Nov 12:11 AM
New ZealandMass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'The man has been denied parole 14 times since he was jailed in 1993.01 Nov 01:42 AM
New Zealand'Old habits die hard': One of NZ’s most prolific burglars jailed again after 459 convictionsOne of NZ's worst burglars jailed again - after 450+ convictions is this the last time?30 Oct 05:01 PM
New ZealandMasked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind barsDouglas Roake shot two women during a horrific home invasion, and robbed six pubs.26 Oct 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Let down': Family of man who had half his skull removed left out of parole hearingThe Parole Board chairman has apologised to the family.21 Oct 02:52 AM
New Zealand'Less than three months for each kid': Father of teen killed by mate furious at parole decision'The system is about the living, not the dead,' father says after driver serves 16 months.19 Oct 09:07 PM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer Shane Hoko recalled to prisonShane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.17 Oct 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCorrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail braceletsCorrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.01 Oct 09:43 PM
CrimeDilworth housemaster denied parole, asked to reveal any further sex abuse victimsAlistor Harlow was jailed for abusing at least four boys.29 Sep 03:43 AM
New ZealandOne-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole conditionShane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.20 Sep 06:30 AM
New Zealand'Fueled by greed': Disgraced realtor granted parole from prison“My moral compass went off track and led me to where I am today.”06 Sep 02:23 AM
New Zealand'I won’t be alive': James Wallace refused parole, continues to deny offendingThe philanthropist was stripped of his knighthood last month.04 Sep 05:30 AM
PoliticsHigh-risk sexual offenders: Govt rushes to close loophole on Parliament's last dayLoophole means sexual and violent offenders cannot reside with reintegration provider.30 Aug 09:54 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' reportIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.28 Aug 08:52 PM
New ZealandMinister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle braceletsIt comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.28 Aug 06:02 AM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
New ZealandRapist can’t be treated, Parole Board toldJoseph Warren Lepper is one of only a handful of inmates on an indefinite jail term.10 Aug 07:13 PM
New ZealandGang associate involved in fatal shooting released despite objection from victim's motherVictim's mum wanted Anthony Kuru to serve sentence in recognition of the harm he caused.31 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'How could I face my kids?' Gang president fights manslaughter convictionDamien Kuru says he didn't have anything to do with the death of a rival gang member.27 Jul 05:00 PM
CrimeConvicted killer and child sex offender wants supervision lifted despite his 'high risk'Basil Mist spent 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend and sexually abusing girls.27 Jul 07:05 AM
