New ZealandPrison rioters caused $1 million in damagePaul Makoare was just 18 years old and a remand prisoner when he took part in the riot.10 Mar 06:00 AM
PoliticsPrison assaults on staff increase, despite fall in prisoner numbersPrisons are becoming more dangerous places to work.09 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeUS couple who fled to Auckland jailed after death of sonTheir adopted 7-year-old son died after a long period of neglect.08 Mar 11:49 PM
New ZealandNo bullying or assaults before prisoner took own life, Coroner rulesThe Colombian national had been in New Zealand four years when he was charged.08 Mar 01:13 AM
WorldBelarus jails Nobel Peace Price winner for 10 yearsAles Bialiatski and 3 colleagues jailed in crackdown on dissent by Russian ally Belarus.03 Mar 06:53 PM
CrimeNo more monitoring allowed for sex offender who targeted multiple women since deportation from AustraliaThe 51-year-old narrowly averted an indefinite sentence five years ago.24 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandPrivileged prisoners lose perks after escape attempt, vandalism and discovery of contrabandChief custodial officer says the three inmates behaviour was 'clearly unacceptable'.22 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot trial: ‘Screaming, laughing, yahooing’ as prisoners light fires, break out onto roofEleven men are on trial in the High Court at Hamilton facing a variety of charges.22 Feb 01:14 AM
New Zealand'It was literally raining glass' on Corrections officers during riotThe trial is set down for an estimated 12 weeks and involves 11 accused.20 Feb 02:17 AM
WorldConvicted drug smuggler reveals ‘harsh’ reality of 7 years in Thai prisonHolly Deane-Johns breaks her silence about what she suffered inside the notorious jail.18 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer who married killer wants to practise againDavina Reid was struck off for smuggling contraband into prison.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Corrections staff forced by weather to sleep in empty prison wingSeveral prisons suffered damage or leaks in the weather carnage.15 Feb 06:23 AM
CrimeMan accused of escaping prison van taken to hospital after police dog used during arrestThree men are accused of fleeing a prison transport van along an Auckland motorway.13 Feb 11:58 PM
CrimeThree Mt Eden prisoners charged with dramatic motorway escape, but remain at-largeThe men vanished on Friday while being transported to Mt Eden prison.13 Feb 12:44 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Delicious dumplings boost cultural exchanges in prisonDumpling class brings inmates and staff together at Hawke's Bay Regional Prison.11 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay volunteer influx one of the largest ever for Kaiwhakamana prison programmeAn influx of new volunteers from Hawke's Bay is one of the largest Kaiwhakamana has seen.10 Feb 04:54 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking womanMan infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.08 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandStaffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attemptOffenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.07 Feb 08:53 PM
New ZealandKiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw's body returned in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapThe swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.04 Feb 07:21 PM
WorldDozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapElsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.04 Feb 05:24 PM
EntertainmentGary Glitter freed after serving half of sex abuse sentenceEx pop star served half his 16-year sentence for sexual abuse of 3 girls in the 1970s.03 Feb 06:00 PM
KahuAustralian Prime Minister implements ‘fairer’ 501 deportation policyA new policy as set out by Australian PM Anthony Albanese is now in force.01 Feb 12:17 AM
WorldUK police investigate disappearance of couple with newbornShe is from a wealthy, aristocratic British family; he served 20 years in jail in US.19 Jan 06:36 PM
New ZealandPrisoner reveals regrets over killer punchPrisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.17 Jan 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: How I was involved in a prison breakOPINION: I wasn’t planning it, but that’s just the way things turn out sometimes ...08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago prisoner transferring to Auckland after attack on officerMr Miller said the officer was seen by on-site medical staff and taken to hospital08 Jan 06:06 AM
New ZealandPrison van crashes while escorting prisoners in Auckland, one taken to hospitalThe escort van was involved in a crash Friday evening while four prisoners were inside07 Jan 07:20 AM
New ZealandChristmas on the run: 100 people on electronically monitored bail still at large after escapesThe number of people absconding has been increasing since 2018.24 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCalifornia university apologises for prisoner experimentsMedical tests were performed on 2600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1070s.23 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandCourt delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentencesA fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.22 Dec 08:50 PM
CrimeInmate subjected to 'inhumane' treatment at women's prison loses bid to resurrect appealMihi Bassett received a rare apology from Corrections following degrading treatment.22 Dec 03:49 AM
New ZealandFeasting behind bars: What prison inmates will be eating for Christmas dinnerThe prisons aim to prepare people for employment on their release from custody21 Dec 07:05 AM
Kahu'It is some of the best kapa haka I have seen:' Prisoners wow judges in compWhanganui Prison kapa haka group wins national competition as first-time entrants.19 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTennis legend Becker freed from UK prison early, deported homeThe star was jailed for hiding £2.5 million of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.15 Dec 04:31 PM
