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
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
