New ZealandHow new extreme-risk prison rules stack up against UN standardsA new bill follows Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier’s damning inspection of a prison unit.08 Apr 06:00 AM
KahuFather’s fury: Former detective says system failed his coward-punch victim sonFormer detective TeUraura Nganeko says police framing decides justice.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei killer who murdered teen girlfriend still too high-risk for paroleNathan Fenton remains in jail for the 2006 murder of Mairina Dunn in Whangārei.03 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandGang member records rap lyrics for songs while behind bars serving drug sentence03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegations26 Mar 06:55 PM
New ZealandJailed drink driver told his mum no one would listen. Hours later he was found dead25 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeJailed drug boss gets extra 18 years for $15m meth operation run from behind bars23 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldDNA testing could clear a dead man’s name — and point to a serial killerA US legal battle over whether the dead can clear their names has been resolved.22 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, March 23, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iranian energy facilities, Nicola Willis says 7 weeks worth of fuel in NZ.Watch22 Mar 06:25 PM
New Zealand'Dangerous': Psychiatrists excluded from decisions on who shares jail cells - reportMental health workers had 'no input' before two mentally ill prisoners were put together.22 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldDefence seeks acquittal for Norway princess' son for alleged rapesMarius Hoiby faces 40 charges after police found images on his phone and laptop.19 Mar 09:38 PM
New ZealandBullying allegations see senior Corrections staffer under investigationLeigh Marsh, a top prison boss, now faces an external bullying probe.19 Mar 08:31 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The debate around rongoā Māori in prison healthcareOPINION: Corrections has signalled it wants to use rongoā Māori services at 14 prisons.17 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore than 70 Kiwis in overseas jails, true total unknownMany do not tell MFAT they are arrested, so the actual numbers could be much higher.16 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldDisgraced UK TV star found dead in prison cellJohn Alford, born John Shannon, first found fame in the ITV drama London's Burning.15 Mar 02:44 AM
New ZealandCorrections blasted over safety threats to assaulted officer, ordered to pay him $94kA 'level 1 threat' was made against the officer, which he was not immediately told about. 14 Mar 12:00 AM
WorldDeath row inmate spared days before execution following protestsHe had already served 33 years for a fatal robbery, but he didn't pull the trigger.11 Mar 08:07 PM
EntertainmentInside Weinstein's life at Rikers: Assault claim, isolation and cancer diagnosisThe 73-year-old is awaiting a retrial while being held at Rikers Island jail.11 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay firm takes on NZ prison manufacturing, with a plan to cut out AussiesFrom a factory in Whakatū, a new plan for NZ prison equipment is starting to take shape.10 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldSoham child killer Ian Huntley dies in hospital after prison workshop attackHe was serving life for murdering UK schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.07 Mar 05:59 PM
WorldBritish murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support after prison attackThe Soham killer is on a ventilator in hospital after incident at prison workshop.07 Mar 03:28 AM
KahuDual approach to healing: Rongoā Māori set to join prison health servicesThe estimated total cost of the service would be up to $9m over five years.06 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Eden prison deaths: Corrections warns negligent staff will face actionCorrections now splits more double-bunked inmates and has stepped up night checks.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Family calls for resignations after brother's prison cell deathHis death is one of three suspected murders in Mt Eden shared cells in just over a year.04 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDiddy to be released from prison sooner The hip-hop magnate is appealing his four-year sentence.03 Mar 01:16 AM
New ZealandPhones in every cell? The growing pressure to overhaul prison phone rulesOne Serco-run prison already has a monitored phone installed in every cell.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDetector dog foils plan to smuggle meth, phone into prisonDetector dog River is a two-time national champ in body pack searches.02 Mar 03:47 AM
WorldUK child killer in critical condition after prison attackIt is the third time Ian Huntley has been violently attacked in prison.26 Feb 09:16 PM
New ZealandCity Kickboxing coach demands tough coward punch sentences after friend’s deathFifteen deaths have been linked to coward punches in New Zealand since 2011.25 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRussell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault chargesBrand, 50, has now denied a total of seven sex charges involving four women.24 Feb 04:50 PM
