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Victims react to news millionaire sex offender James Wallace to be freed from prison
The philanthropist was stripped of his knighthood earlier this year.
'I still miss him to this day': Teen who beat gay man to death released from prison
Stanley Waipouri’s body was mutilated during what was believed to be a homophobic killing.
'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision order
Basil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.
Very high-risk offender with 70 convictions must be released from jail
William Spring Tawhai’s statutory release date is in January.
Juliana Herrera murder: Corrections vows to improve community notifications
Corrections set to do more to alert the community when serious offenders are released.
Mass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'
The man has been denied parole 14 times since he was jailed in 1993.
'Old habits die hard': One of NZ’s most prolific burglars jailed again after 459 convictions
One of NZ's worst burglars jailed again - after 450+ convictions is this the last time?
Masked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind bars
Douglas Roake shot two women during a horrific home invasion, and robbed six pubs.
'Let down': Family of man who had half his skull removed left out of parole hearing
The Parole Board chairman has apologised to the family.
'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.
One-armed hitchhiker killer Shane Hoko recalled to prison
Shane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.
Corrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail bracelets
Corrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.
Dilworth housemaster denied parole, asked to reveal any further sex abuse victims
Alistor Harlow was jailed for abusing at least four boys.
One-armed hitchhiker killer allegedly breaches life parole condition
Shane Hoko was kicked out of a rehabilitation centre for not following its rules.
'Fueled by greed': Disgraced realtor granted parole from prison
“My moral compass went off track and led me to where I am today.”
'I won’t be alive': James Wallace refused parole, continues to deny offending
The philanthropist was stripped of his knighthood last month.
High-risk sexual offenders: Govt rushes to close loophole on Parliament's last day
Loophole means sexual and violent offenders cannot reside with reintegration provider.
Prime Minister weighs in on ankle bracelets following 'damning' report
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees 'foiling' their bracelets.
Minister responds after leaked report into ‘foiled’ ankle bracelets
It comes after the Herald revealed concerns about bailees "foiling" their bracelets.
Undue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind bars
Graham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.
Rapist can’t be treated, Parole Board told
Joseph Warren Lepper is one of only a handful of inmates on an indefinite jail term.
Gang associate involved in fatal shooting released despite objection from victim's mother
Victim's mum wanted Anthony Kuru to serve sentence in recognition of the harm he caused.
'How could I face my kids?' Gang president fights manslaughter conviction
Damien Kuru says he didn't have anything to do with the death of a rival gang member.
Convicted 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.
Longtime inmate with history of stabbing elderly men released from prison
Jacob Komene was released from prison last month, will be monitored.
Baby killer deemed undue risk for parole as statutory release date approaches
Nicho Frater used methamphetamine before killing a baby in a fit of frustration.
Inside Three Strikes: Did the law keep people safe from violent offenders?
Courts grappled with 'unforeseen casualties' that would 'shock the conscience' of NZers.
Gangster due to fly free denied parole after dumb decisions
Gordon Runga was ready to be paroled from prison until he got caught climbing the fence.
Sasha Borissenko: Why National’s crackdown on crime misses the mark
Opinion: Idea hordes of youths are doing horrific things is not matched by facts.
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
Revealed: Why Manu Vatuvei was granted early release from prison
The ex-Warrior was released two years and five months before the end of his sentence.
Parole board denies child rapist's appeal for release: safety plan 'casually dismissive'
Auckland child rapist delivers 'sketchy' release proposal to Parole Board - stays in jail
‘Extremely disappointed’: Mark Lundy’s family react to parole board rejection of early release
'The fight for the truth is far from over' - Lundy's family.