Latest from Parole Board

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

'Fears for my safety': Caravan park attacker paroled

Blair Wiremu Tamihana locked woman in caravan and told her she would die.

‘South Auckland rapist’ to stay in jail at least two more years

Violent sexual violator of nearly 50 women and girls still considered 'undue risk'.

Black Power enforcer to step down from gang to focus on his whānau

The sergeant at arms is currently in jail for the death of a rival gang member.

Great Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking woman

Man infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.

Table tennis and quiz champ: Convicted saboteur 'having a great time in prison'

'I’m having a great time. I’m the table tennis champion.'

Court delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentences

A fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.

'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocent

Jule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.

Raped and kidnapped: Victim flees home as her attacker freed to same city

The convicted killer is due to be released next week.

‘We deserve answers’: Inquest into how man killed for second time

An inquest for a murdered life coach and the dad of her killer's first victim has begun.