New ZealandSerial groper given 'last chance' and released on parole againHe's been given one final chance after a "steep learning curve".10 Aug 11:49 PM
New ZealandPrisoners waiting years for rehab, psych help - Parole BoardRehabilitation not happening til very late in the sentence, says board.10 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandParole granted, then revoked for Tinder date rapist after 'miscommunication' he could travel unescorted out of NZMan who raped Chch woman on Tinder date granted parole, then has release revoked04 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandNoisy neighbour murder: 'Cold-blood' killer jailed for life'That guy didn't deserve it,' killer Tristan Locke told cops.20 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandCriminals released back into communities after stalled deportationsVictim 'adamantly opposed' to release.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller of young girl admits child sex violation after decade of denialKerry Ratana has accepted his offending and now wants treatment, Parole Board hears.29 Jun 02:35 AM
New ZealandSex predator's victim: 'He's still a risk'Since being jailed, the 80-year-old has not undergone treatment.09 Jun 06:16 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuFormer trustee who drained fund from $1m to $13.41 shows first sign of repentanceStephen Henare and his sister virtually bled a trust helping underprivileged people dry.02 Jun 05:40 AM
New ZealandConvicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new chargesA convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges08 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandKarel Sroubek given date for deportation hearingThe convicted drug smuggler entered NZ 18 years ago under an assumed name.28 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandDeportee says Australia's detention centres a brutal experienceKiwis who have lived in Australian detention centres say they would rather be in jail.16 Mar 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandElderly man robbed after leaving house without pantsTwo men have been sentenced for the attack.10 Mar 04:24 AM
New ZealandChristchurch 'thrill kill': Heartbroken mum cannot escape brutality of son's murderKristine Johnston speaks about the murder of her son Shannon McComb 17 years ago.10 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMurderer to walk free: Parole granted, killer 'focused on his future'Murderer Timothy Taylor is to be released on parole 21 years after killing Lisa Blakie09 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandSerial rapist Joseph Thompson worried about what other inmates thinkParole Board: "Your offending was absolutely prolific."07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuCYFS should have checked Baby Royal within 24 hrs - weeks later, he was deadCYFS report says social workers should have seen 'vulnerable' baby within 24 to 48 hours.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBotched murder-suicide: Parole denied to 'complex' prisonerBlair Tamihana is sincerely remorseful but has more work to do in prison, board hears.06 Mar 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCanterbury child-killer back in prison after positive meth test but denies using drugThe killer of a Timaru boy has been recalled to prison for a fifth time.28 Feb 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOperation Notus: Man jailed for more than 9 yearsThree more Operation Notus offenders have been sentenced and another awaits his fate16 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Meth easier to buy than milk' - Emails to NZ's top cop led to downfall of Mob bossTired of the gang running the town, a constable wrote directly to the Police Commissioner.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCar park tragedy: Man who killed stranger eligible for paroleEmilio Tanirau Whaanga headbutted man then went shopping while victim lay in carpark.26 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandMan who killed partner in front of children declined early releaseMatakaua Rouvi, 62, appeared to have unrealistic expectations about his release.22 Jan 09:18 PM
New ZealandConvicted double murderer recalled to prison after alleged reoffendingLeith Rex Ray is fighting a charge of threatening behaviour to a woman in Hamilton.21 Jan 10:48 PM
New ZealandWoman tried to carjack a nun while drunk and high on LSDThe male victim suffered cuts and bruises, and the nun was left with a cracked rib.15 Jan 06:55 PM
New ZealandFormer lawyer and 'architect' of gang's money laundering scheme denied paroleAndrew Simpson had been a 'significant player' in the operation.14 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandDunedin girls' home sex abuser takes case to Criminal Cases Review Commission - but refused paroleA man who sexually abused eight girls is trying to appeal his case.13 Jan 10:27 PM
New ZealandTwelve years after teen's murder, killer reveals 'strange' motiveChristopher Wayne Patterson murdered Michael Hutchings in 2008.12 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandMurder on Ridge Rd: Teen behind brutal Howick killing to stay behind barsDaryl Graydon was murdered in 2007 and his killer has just been refused parole.27 Dec 09:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe inside story of how police took down the Comanchero gangExclusive book extract on how detectives investigated the Comancheros motorcycle gang.15 Dec 11:42 PM
New ZealandLongest-serving prisoner to be released from jail after 50 years behind barsAlfred Vincent will be freed from prison after more than 50 years behind bars.15 Dec 08:39 PM
New ZealandCorrupt cop Vili Taukolo granted paroleThe former cop had "glowing references".13 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandSounds killer kept behind bars: Full reasons revealedScott Watson says he never met Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.13 Dec 08:20 PM
New ZealandParole Board privacy breach: USB drive lost on flightAir New Zealand searched the aircraft to no avail.03 Dec 06:12 AM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds double killer Scott Watson's parole declined - againWatson says he's being held back for refusing to confess "a crime I didn't commit".03 Dec 01:30 AM
