World'Disgusting behaviour': Australian prisoners cook guinea pigs from animal shelterAnimal carcasses were found in a fridge at Wooroloo Prison Farm.11 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandAuckland man with 70 theft convictions caught driving stolen Bentley, jailed for shootingThe gunshot victim drove himself to a medical centre to get help.10 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeMajor NZ crime figure acquitted of $20m meth importThe gang boss, who cannot be identified, was given the verdict today. 08 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandHomeless man jailed for spreading poo around police cellThe custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour.06 Aug 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Prison could get 460 more high-security inmatesLabour says the document shows groundwork being laid for a 'mega-prison' in Hawke's Bay.05 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldSeven inmates dead, 11 injured in Veracruz prison riotFighting started on Saturday afternoon and continued throughout the night.03 Aug 09:49 PM
CrimeWatch: Does imprisoned gang leader's happy dance prove he was in on $20m meth import?He claims ignorance of the scheme, but prosecutors argue that defies logic.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Twenty cops with guns': Parolee heading back to jail after suburban police operationPolice blocked part of a busy city road to extract the man from his home.30 Jul 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMore freedom, less violence: Some US states look to European prisonsNew York Times: A growing number of states are looking for ideas that can be adapted. 28 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppressionThe Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocativeThe MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying explosion': Surge in prison segregation as violence risesOver 12,000 segregation requests were approved in 2023/24, up 66% from 2018/19.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
CrimeHow a prison guard's phone favour for an inmate led to a brutal attackA Corrections officer was left unconscious after his head was stomped in the attack.26 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen killer found after escaping custody by fleeing health centre with cast on arm'Immediate review' will be carried out, Hawke's Bay Regional Prison says.21 Jul 03:29 AM
New Zealand'No physical origin': Jailed wheelchair-using rapist's disability under scrutinyStephen Wilson claims he was injured in a prison van after his arrest.20 Jul 08:00 PM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
Crime'Gonna whack it': Ex-gang member with hitman aspirations finally namedThe conspiracy to kill lasted only 29 hours before it was thwarted by fellow gang members.12 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimeMt Eden prison murder-accused, victim both known to mental health servicesThe victim's father wants to know why the two men shared a cell.08 Jul 07:15 PM
Crime'No bad blood': Inmate apologises for shanking prison officerThe guard was lured from his office and then attacked by the prisoner.06 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeHamilton woman sentenced for fatal crash during high-speed chaseSharanjit Kaur crashed into and killed a man after chasing down her partner’s wife in a rage on June 27, last year.Watch02 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandCorrections apologise for delay in contacting dead inmate’s family after jail killing"We should have followed this up much faster."30 Jun 04:07 AM
PoliticsGovt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officersThe announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.29 Jun 06:24 AM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
New ZealandDeath of inmate at Auckland's Mt Eden prison being treated as a homicideThe man died following an 'incident' at the prison on Friday afternoon.28 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prison inmate dies after 'incident': Corrections, police and coroner launch probesPolice are investigating and have notified the man’s next of kin.27 Jun 08:12 PM
CrimeMan sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.25 Jun 08:00 AM
Crime'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealedFormer principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.25 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.” 25 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
WorldIsraeli strike on Tehran prison raises alarm over inmate welfareAn Israeli strike hit Evin prison, intensifying concerns for inmate welfare.24 Jun 06:52 PM
KahuFamily of man who died after incident with police push for officer body camerasA petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.21 Jun 06:04 PM
CrimeBaby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered againDonovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.18 Jun 12:40 AM
New ZealandNotorious Kiwi porn boss speaks from US prison cellMichael Pratt issues apology to women who were tricked into appearing in porn videos.14 Jun 10:00 PM
