New ZealandGang member charged with running drug ring from smuggled phone in prison cellNine charged, including a business couple, after police sting nets haul of drugs and ammo.09 May 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riotParata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.04 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Trio guilty of most chargesThe verdicts have brought the 11-week trial to a close.04 May 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudge rules child should visit killer dad behind bars every monthFamily Court finds prison visits to convicted murderer in child’s best interests.26 Apr 11:50 PM
KahuMarae gets people behind the wheel, legallyLicence to drive means a licence to work for Māori.18 Apr 09:27 PM
Letters to the EditorJeremy WilkinsonStalker claims Corrections breached privacy, ruined bail chancesShe sent the man a 'sinister' stick figure drawing that counted as a death threat.11 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashedCourt of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.09 Apr 05:00 PM
World‘I fell in love with my prison pen pal’Perth woman who fell in love with a prisoner opens up about their relationship.08 Apr 09:45 PM
WorldShocking images show new prisoners being 'herded' in world’s worst prisonEl Salvador continues to broadcast incredible images of his country’s new prison.16 Mar 01:43 AM
New ZealandPrimary teacher let student use her personal phone for chat with imprisoned dad"S*** that might not have been such a good idea" - Teacher15 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandClaim of unjustified dismissal against CorrectionsThe Department of Corrections employee was terminated after refusing Covid-19 vaccination.14 Mar 05:30 AM
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
