New Zealand'Frenzied': Gang member stomped on inmate in pack attack while on remand for murderThe 39-year-old delivered five kicks or stomps to the victim's head in Rimutaka Prison.25 Nov 01:00 AM
WorldFrance allows drug-trafficker day release from supermax prisonThe man escaped custody during a hospital visit in 2014, and was at large for two weeks.24 Nov 07:42 PM
PremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bidders race to land $800m Christchurch prison expansion dealPlans for the expansion include 240 high-security beds in 160 cells.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'People need to see what a monster he is': Rare jail term for repeat sex offender16 Nov 06:00 AM
PremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Corrections’ silence over Mt Eden escape stinks of cover-up14 Nov 12:04 AM
WorldA Rastafarian goes to the Supreme Court after a prison shaved his dreadlocksDamon Landor's dreadlocks almost reached his knees when he arrived at the jail.10 Nov 08:59 PM
New ZealandKiller, prison escapee Phillip John Smith has been dabbling in cryptocurrency behind barsPhillip John Smith used forbidden cellphones to invest and trade in cryptocurrencies. 10 Nov 04:00 PM
World27 inmates found dead after Ecuador prison riotOfficials say 27 inmates died by asphyxiation hours after a deadly riot.10 Nov 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Oversight' sees drug importer's 'tainted' $20k sitting in police account for 18 yearsThe cash was linked to a drug ring run from Rimutaka Prison using illicit phones.10 Nov 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFormer prison psychologist awarded $29m over ignored inmate’s threatNY Times: Her superiors turned against her instead of protecting her, court records say.09 Nov 04:00 PM
Lifestyle‘I came out battered and worn’: Ex-officer turns prison life into memoirAfter 20 years working behind bars, she broke free from her own past to follow her dreams.08 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay prison report finds issues with bullying and contrabandThe prison has one of the highest gang-affiliated populations nationally.04 Nov 02:25 AM
CrimeKiller Beez murderer's reform efforts set back after punching out prison officerHe had been aiming for 'low risk' status but 'lost control' while arguing with a guard.01 Nov 05:00 AM
EntertainmentDiddy moved to New Jersey prison after reported knife incident in cellHe will serve the rest of his 50‑month sentence at FCI Fort Dix.31 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime podcast special: Killer’s diary exposes truth she cannot speak Bronwyn Warwick’s prison diary exposes the day she became a killer – listen now.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Excellent job’: Inmates subdued after Mt Eden prison standoffNine inmates refused to leave the day room, sparking a midday lockdown.29 Oct 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimeMongrel Mob killer stabbed stranger at 16; now he's stabbed again in prisonKayleb Renata claimed carrying a shank in prison was necessary for protection.26 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandSex offender wins fight against prison manager after scrapping of pen pal schemeThe service was scrapped after a paedophile tried to write to his pen pal's daughter. 26 Oct 02:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's jailhouse apology for motorcycle crash that killed coupleWhen Mark Kimber closes his eyes, he sees Karen Boucher's face.24 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldTeenage murderer ‘danced’ while Harvey Willgoose lay dyingJudge Ellenbogen said Khan’s age was not reason enough to grant anonymity.22 Oct 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Evil': Gloriavale founder’s secret jail letter called for breaking babies’ willsWritten from prison in 1996, the six-page letter targets ‘self-will’ in babies.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAfter 35 years in prison, Paul Dally is still denied paroleParole Board says the killer's release plan is still too vague to ensure public safety.16 Oct 05:57 AM
EntertainmentHotel worker's Liam Payne confession after star's tragic deathHe claims staff carried Payne to his room instead of calling an ambulance. 16 Oct 02:33 AM
New ZealandCorrections spends $400k repainting prison unit housing NZ's most dangerous criminalsThe work included repainting cells and murals on the inmates' individual cell yards.15 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan drove wrong way across Akl, aimed gun at ex. Judge left 'holding my breath' after day of mayhemKingi Karanga is considered an “undue risk” and must remain in prison. 14 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeInmate’s plea for redemptionFilthy Few associate Mark Kimber says the crash that killed Geoffrey and Karen Boucher changed him and he wants the chance to say sorry. Video / Mike ScottWatch09 Oct 01:16 AM
New ZealandSuspicious substance found in the post at Hawke’s Bay Regional PrisonMail room find prompts evacuation as firefighters removed and disposed of the envelope.08 Oct 03:12 AM
Auckland'Unscrupulous, incompetent': Disgraced realty agent jailed for concealing income while bankruptAaron Drever misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.07 Oct 09:44 PM
