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Counsellor caught with meth, cannabis at prison gate on way to inmate appointment

The counsellor was bringing more than just advice into the prison.

Convicted murderer wins right to have 'lad mags' in prison

The court has ruled a murderer should have been allowed the magazines while in jail.

Canada model has no bars, no fences and no escapes

OPINION: Māori leadership approach needed in prisons.

Women’s Refuge turns 50 but says there’s nothing to celebrate

Refuge CEO Ang Jury says domestic violence is still in society.

Prisoner poured boiling water over ‘vulnerable inmate’ then beat and raped him

The victim was left with physical and mental scars from the attack.

Arohata Prison staff shortages no excuse for breaking law

Almost 70 women were moved from Arohata Prison to Auckland and Christchurch.

Prison visitor caught with drugs, gun, stash of cash

Visitor's long list of what not to bring when visiting an inmate.

Share My Super founder donates $10m for child poverty - how others can help

Baby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.

'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius to get another chance at parole

He could be released on full parole or placed on day parole.

'Abuser': Alabama inmate's final words to prison warden before execution

Brother of the victim said the lethal injection was a 'peaceful death to a murderous dog'.

High-profile mobster admits to dealing meth in prison

Poutawa “Puk” Kireka has been in custody for over a year after bashing a good Samaritan.

Deportations halved, Highway 25A to open, David Cameron is back, and immediate action for rentals | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 14 2023

NZ police data shows the 501 policy halved Australia’s deportations, State Highway 25A will reopen to traffic in time for Christmas, David Cameron has been appointed as Foreign Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle and urgent measures to address the decreasing supply of rental properties. Video / AP / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald

More than 140,000 court appearances had been delayed since 2020

Remand inmate numbers will rise over next decade, unless changes made.

'Simply a favour': Drug dealer gets extra time for arranging meth delivery to jail

His lawyer says it was for another prisoner and the deal was not for profit.

Killer executed despite claiming death sentence based on 'false' testimony

US Supreme Court declines to step in after inmate’s challenge to punishment.

Elderly paedophile likely to die in jail after sentence longer than life expectancy

Russell John Gray was found guilty by a jury on five charges.