New ZealandJanice Gray has one last gig after lifetime on stageFree Bus to God went live at the Christchurch Town Hall at the end of May.10 Jul 06:00 PM
CrimeLove rival shooting: Seven months of obsession leaves victim needing a miracleKrishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week.08 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumCrimeCorrections working with union to address rising prison violenceThe Sensible Sentencing Trust claims Corrections was warned ahead of the recent assault.08 Jul 12:13 AM
New ZealandPrisoners building new quarters after riotNew parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.03 Jul 06:27 PM
New Zealand'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail earlySamuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.01 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandPrison for former Dilworth staffer: 'I lived for 30 years fearful of the knock on the door'Alister Harlow has been sentenced to three years, eight months' prison for sex abuse.01 Jul 04:48 AM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
New Zealand'I just want him to get help': Man stabbed by stepson five timesEru stabbed his stepdad. He then fled the house and stabbed his brother on the street.27 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Did not eventuate': Police operation at Paremoremo after gathering expectedPolice were covering every entrance to the prison this morning.26 Jun 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Utterly unacceptable': Judge slams prison after ongoing detention of teenThe director of Spring Hill prison has apologised and launched a review into the matter.24 Jun 07:46 PM
New ZealandMan denies raping teen cellmateBenjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.15 Jun 04:57 AM
New ZealandMan accused of raping prison cellmateBenjamin Goundar allegedly sexually assaulted his cellmate every night for months.13 Jun 05:25 AM
Entertainment'Must be held to account': Prosecutors seek lengthy jail term for R KellyProsecutors want convicted singer, to be sentenced on June 29, to face lengthy jail term.09 Jun 11:20 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The number of prison escapes - and how they got awayMost escapes occurred while a the person was being escorted to another destination.08 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationallyThere are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injuryMore than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller fights for right to men's mags in prisonStephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.01 Jun 10:35 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Corrections Minister steps in over prison riot squadsA Newstalk ZB investigation found Corrections was in the dark over call-outs.01 Jun 04:28 AM
New ZealandBlack mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centresRoad trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.28 May 11:00 PM
CrimePaedophile showed up at victim's house after arrest, abused him againClyde Rymer was sentenced to prison today for 21 historic child sexual abuse charges.27 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandFacility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a yearHandful of the country's most dangerous offenders in special facility after imprisonment.26 May 06:36 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Prisoners caught in hand sanitiser booze-upTen inmates charged after allegedly getting drunk at Waikeria Prison.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRimutaka Prison lockdown lifted after bomb threatMessages were left on the prison's phone claiming a bomb will be placed on site.18 May 04:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Moana Maniapoto's tribute to one of Māoridom's greatest thinkersA new film reveals the real Moana Jackson - radical pioneer, rugby coach and neat freak.12 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandSkin in the game: Tattoo removal paid for young prisonersNew funding for inmates will help get their hand and face tattoos removed.06 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandConversation with a 14yo ram raider - what he said before the police arrivedWaiting for police to arrive, alleged ram raider - 14 - talks to journalist David Fisher.05 May 11:00 PM
WorldUS prison official missing after escorting inmate facing murder chargesSheriff's department is "aggressively investigating" the disappearance.30 Apr 06:38 PM
New ZealandPrison psychologist censured after sexual relationship with inmateThe psychologist saw the man in prison 34 times and smuggled music CDs to her boyfriend.19 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandReturning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prisonThe inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.08 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandPrison corruption: Convict's partner avoids jail for part in bribing guardIn sentencing, the woman was given credit for being a first offender.08 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'have not followed process at all' for trans prisonerA trans man says he was endangered on multiple occasions when in the care of Corrections.03 Apr 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Total brutality': 501 deportees gushing blood, tied to furniture at Aussie facilityChristmas Island detainees bloody and beaten after violent altercation with guards.29 Mar 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Expensive failure': NZ's cost per prisoner hits $150,000 a yearThe total cost of the country's prisons has risen $140 million since 2018/19.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMiscarriage of Justice: Nearly 300 applications for review but none completed"As the famous dictum put it, justice delayed is justice denied" - Chris Penk.20 Mar 04:00 PM
