New ZealandTeen killer walks free after murder conviction quashed, manslaughter admittedHanara was 14 when he knifed a homeless man, who died of his injuries at the scene.04 Aug 04:16 AM
New ZealandPrison death: Bag-snatch killer died in cell after taking methMan jailed for horrendous murder of woman in South Auckland takes own life in prison04 Aug 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Hard-working people in fear of their lives': Youth gang burglars jailedZac Edmonds and Quest Outlawz Williams, AKA Nepe, have been jailed.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex blackmailer abused prison officer and will remain behind barsAndy Junior Halliday was involved with a plot to extract money on promises of sex.31 Jul 07:11 PM
CrimeIndescribable loss: Young man died in prison after deemed 'not a risk'Kodi Bennett was given a personal care item he had already used to try to harm himself.31 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldCourt rules Missouri man with schizophrenia can be executedJohnny Johnson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection.30 Jul 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Minister's fury over escaped prisoner who raped womanDavis told the Herald no escape from prison was acceptable.28 Jul 06:34 AM
CrimeConvicted killer and child sex offender wants supervision lifted despite his 'high risk'Basil Mist spent 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend and sexually abusing girls.27 Jul 07:05 AM
World'Innocent all along': Man freed after 17 years for crime he didn't commitAndrew Malkinson was wrongly accused of the brutal crime in 2003.26 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandPrison escapee rape trial: Complainant quizzed about cannabis useThe trial entered its third day in Wellington's High Court on Monday.24 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandPolice reveal Auckland gunman’s death was self-inflictedReid shot and killed Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, and Solomana To'oto'o, 45 last Thursday.24 Jul 04:54 AM
TalanoaDevastated mother of shooting victim describes unbearable griefMena Sipiliano will travel to New Zealand from Samoa for her eldest son's funeral.24 Jul 02:55 AM
New ZealandSoon to be released child abductor’s psychological treatment left unfinishedThe Parole Board left 'in the dark' as to why treatment is unfinished.23 Jul 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDevil in the detail with political parties' 'tough on crime' rhetoricOPINION: Jarrod Gilbert says prisons are under strain, with not enough staff to run them.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBehind bars: Prisoners put to work building new social housingThe Herald goes behind the wire for a tour of a busy prison construction yard.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Football Ferns, transport and Auckland shootingOPINION: Letters on artificial intelligence, the military and films.22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudge jails Aimex former health and safety managerFormer health and safety manager sent to prison for lying about workplace accident.21 Jul 05:51 AM
RoyalsNew documents show Prince Andrew met Jeffrey Epstein under house arrestResurfaced emails shed light on Andrew's close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.21 Jul 03:36 AM
CrimeLongtime inmate with history of stabbing elderly men released from prisonJacob Komene was released from prison last month, will be monitored.21 Jul 03:20 AM
New ZealandSerial stalker’s privacy partially breached by CorrectionsKerryn Mitchell stalked her ex for more than a decade. Now, she's fought for her privacy.19 Jul 05:16 AM
KahuLady Tureiti Moxon: Act's justice policy is racist rhetoric and won't solve the youth problemThe Act Party has dipped into its past to inflict more colonial policy.18 Jul 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHe was a gambling addict at 8. One moment turned his life aroundSonny Kotuhi went to prison because of his addiction; now he goes back to help others.14 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCo-instigator of NZ's largest prison riot eligible for paroleAli Taipari was jailed for six years and three months but can be released on time served.13 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeBlack Power member who made armed kidnapping a career wins stoush over parole termsWattie Kahu was last sent to prison after a 2016 police standoff in which he was shot.13 Jul 05:22 AM
KahuOpinion: A mailed fist on its own will never fix crimeOPINION: Boris Sokratov tells the redemption story of Robert Brown12 Jul 10:41 PM
New ZealandWoman claims she was assaulted by prison guard - Corrections, police investigatingPolice investigate allegation inmate beaten by Corrections at Auckland Women's Prison12 Jul 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEmma Priest: Why ‘getting tough on crime’ doesn’t workScaremongering in an election year is sadly predictable.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsInside Three Strikes: Did the law keep people safe from violent offenders?Courts grappled with 'unforeseen casualties' that would 'shock the conscience' of NZers.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: The 'soft on crime' debate - should we use a Swat team, not KFC, to get kids off roof?OPINION: The Greens and Act offer plain choices in this election.10 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuBy Māori for Māori is the only solution for MāoriLady Tureiti Moxon says Oranga Tamaraki should step aside07 Jul 11:45 PM
KahuOpinion: The solution is prioritising iwi and community interventionsOPINION: Dr Moana Eruera says the last thing we need is another review.06 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Why National’s crackdown on crime misses the markOpinion: Idea hordes of youths are doing horrific things is not matched by facts.02 Jul 03:00 AM
KahuKelvin Davis pushes back on Corrections reportCorrections Minister hits back at Ombudsman report28 Jun 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Collateral damage': Prisoner rights overlooked, urgent fix neededThe treatment of prisoners is under the spotlight in a report by the Chief Ombudsman.28 Jun 02:00 AM
