CrimeSerial rapist Larry Cant receives 11 additional preventive detention sentencesTwo of his five latest victims, all fellow inmates, addressed him in court today.15 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandPolice raid Tribesmen MC headquarters after houses shot atThe raid follows a series of targeted shootings in Christchurch.13 Dec 11:02 PM
New ZealandEx-drug lord works with private prison to halt gang recruitmentCultural programme aims to cut through hardened criminal attitudes.11 Dec 06:33 PM
WorldRussian opposition politician sentenced for Ukraine criticismIlya Yashin is one of the few Kremlin critics who have stayed in Russia.09 Dec 05:06 PM
WorldUS basketball star back home after Russian prisoner swapBrittney Griner is back on US soil after nearly 10 months' detention in Russia.09 Dec 04:31 PM
New ZealandWaikato prison violence: Riot squad deployed in afternoon of vicious assaults at Spring HillA Corrections staffer was hospitalised in the day of violence.05 Dec 03:23 AM
New Zealand'We need something believable, babe' - prisoner fakes dad's death to get outAdam Martin also helped another prisoner get compassionate bail - but he didn't return.01 Dec 05:20 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guiltyParata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.01 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandCorrections failure led to horrific prison assault on disgraced realtorDrever is preparing a formal complaint about Corrections handling of his safety.30 Nov 07:12 AM
New ZealandPrison guard resigns after relationship with Jonah Lomu’s ‘niece’ behind barsSelaima Fakaosilea was convicted in June 2019 of importing meth.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who commandeered cop car and loaded Glocks will be home by ChristmasHori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.02 Nov 10:19 PM
New Zealand50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonistThe 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Serial litigant': Murderer's bid for appeal on prison dispute deniedSerial litigant unlikely to be able to pay costs ordered against him in his latest case.19 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Key instigator pleads guilty, razor blade dispute kicked off fiery riotThe accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.17 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandPrisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'14 Oct 05:22 AM
WorldVictims' families weep as school shooter who killed 17 avoids death sentenceDecision has angered many families of the victims, who sought death penalty for shooter.13 Oct 05:24 PM
New Zealand'She should have been safe' - Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at murder of Christchurch woman Valerie HeaneyHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Valerie Heaney in Christchurch06 Oct 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Do we have the will to tackle issues behind Māori imprisonment?OPINION: Māori are part of the overall drop in prisoner numbers but not in per cent terms.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Birthday gift' drugs bust: New Zealander facing possible death penalty in BaliThe man, identified as "MP", reportedly received drugs sent to a Bali post office box.01 Oct 02:15 AM
KahuCourt refuses pregnant prisoners' appeal not to be movedInmates at Arohata prison can be relocated, due to staffing shortages within Corrections.21 Sep 06:49 AM
New ZealandChild sex offender claims rule that bans sexual activity between prisoners is discriminatoryPrisoners caught having sex in treatment unit can end up in solitary confinement.20 Sep 04:12 AM
New ZealandRare post-prison restrictions for Killer Beez gang member who killed guard, stabbed inmatesLatu Kepu has attacked police officers, prison guards, pregnant women and fellow inmates.19 Sep 07:16 AM
New ZealandPrisoner needed surgery after boiled water attackThe hot water dispenser was faulty, so dispensed water at 90C instead of 70C.16 Sep 03:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: More than 5000 prisoners still not allowed face-to-face visitsA prominent criminal lawyer thinks this is a 'breach of human rights'.14 Sep 08:00 AM
RoyalsFocus Morning Bulletin: 14 September, 2022 Queen Elizabeth lands in London, a review of New Zealand's electoral laws and why our national carrier has teamed up with NASA in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Sep 07:46 PM
New ZealandSpring Hill prison nightmare - staff sent to hospital after attacksOut-of-control inmates have caused chaos at Waikato's Spring Hill prison.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGiving low-risk prisoners longer to prepare for their sentences would benefit everyoneCurrently, only exceptional circumstances mean people get time to prepare for jail.07 Sep 12:42 AM
New ZealandOutdated laws limit monitoring of high-risk prisoners, says discussion documentArtificial intelligence is being considered to boost surveillance of high-risk prisoners.30 Aug 06:20 AM
New ZealandMan being sentenced for attack on inmate leaps out of High Court dockAnthony Wheble jumped out of the dock and toward lawyers in the High Court.24 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandInmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklersWhen asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.18 Aug 06:45 AM
New ZealandNotorious murderer takes Corrections to court in bid to wear necklace in prisonHigh profile inmate Phillip John Smith takes Corrections to court over necklace.10 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandInmate death: Claims prisoner had complained of breathing difficultiesStaff tried to save man who died in his cell.31 Jul 03:00 AM
CrimeKiller Beez gang member who killed prison guard released, but Corrections wants restrictionsLatu Kepu has been involved in multiple prison attacks, one of which was fatal.14 Jul 04:51 AM
