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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusinessman who founded media company released from prisonSiu Shun Ho has said he couldn't forgive himself and deeply regrets his criminal actions.02 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandNo parole for bathroom voyeurNigel Edgecombe will remain in prison until at least May next year.01 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandWoman who let her mother starve to death declined paroleCindy Taylor's mother weighed only 29kg when she died of dehydration and malnutrition.01 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandTrust in sister lost: Woman drained $100,000 from mother's accountThe woman was sentenced to six months' home detention.01 Dec 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHome for Christmas: Teen killer Jordan Nelson granted paroleA man jailed for murder when he was 13 - but avoided a life sentence - is granted parole30 Nov 08:05 PM
New Zealand'You preyed on her': Public toilet rapist to stay behind barsMilton man who committed a 'devastating' rape has been denied parole for the second time.24 Nov 08:26 PM
New ZealandMan who forced staff into 'economic slavery' refused paroleMan forced paid staff as little as $6 an hour and confiscated passports.21 Nov 07:01 PM
New Zealand'I pulled the trigger': Father admits pointing gun at preschooler in driveway deathAuckland man admits shooting during parole hearing, but will stay behind bars.18 Nov 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$8m bank fraud: Computer company manager to be released from prisonChristopher Christie cannot handle or manage another person's money upon release.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrict conditions: Parole board to monitor 'untreated' Blenheim sex abuse teacher Jaimee Cooney on releaseMore details have released about the parole conditions for a sex abusing former teacher10 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandMurdered teen's mum: 'I will always try and keep him in prison'Hayden Taylor still denies there was a sexual element to murder of pregnant teenager.08 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandNo means no: Tinder rapist 'too dangerous' for paroleA woman raped by her Tinder date has spoken after he was deemed too dangerous for parole.07 Nov 07:00 PM
CrimeRape case 'exceptional', teen gets home detentionA teenager who lured his victim to a secluded area and raped her has avoided imprisonment.06 Nov 09:20 PM
New ZealandTeacher jailed for sex with students to be freed from prisonTeacher sexually abused two schoolboys in what was described as "gross" offending.06 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandDunedin repeat sex offender refused parole until 'deviancy' properly treatedDunedin sex offender who attacked and violated a drunk pub goer will stay behind bars21 Oct 10:10 PM
New ZealandPolice cleared over not arresting drink-driving murderer night before he killed againA groomsman at David Bain's wedding, Paul Tainui was carrying knives in his car.21 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandPastor, businessman get home detention for sex with underage Northland girl"Massive fall from grace" after church leader pays for sex with 15 year old girl.05 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCorrupt cops claim: Did crooked Auckland officer act alone?Exclusive: The allegation was raised in a Parole Board report and has confused police.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom looming? Parole possible next month for Blenheim sex abuse teacherTeacher who admitted sexually abusing male students to face Parole Board in November.30 Sep 03:12 AM
New ZealandHealth issues halt rehab programme for gang memberThe Parole Board criticised the decision to stop rehab for a prisoner in lieu of dialysis.22 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender says he didn't realise contact with child was wrongParole Board unsure if convicted sex offender has had enough rehabilitation.22 Sep 05:56 AM
New Zealand'She loved me a lot': Slain mum brought close through strangers' storiesAfter her mum was murdered, Georgina Jacobs had little to remember her by - until now.18 Sep 07:16 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl killer refused parole for 1992 crimeThe killer of a North Canterbury teen will remain behind bars until at least March 2021.14 Sep 09:29 PM
New ZealandMan who killed young Dunedin mum denied paroleA man who killed a woman in her home in 1997 will spend at least another year behind bars.14 Sep 08:23 PM
CrimeNo parole: Sex abuser 'not suitable' for rehab, still in denialDunedin man "not suitable" for rehabilitation because of his denial of the offending.11 Sep 02:58 AM