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
WorldFiring-squad death penalty executions now possible in South Carolina"The death penalty is going to stay ... If we're going to have it, it ought to be humane."19 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandInmates who shanked prisoner sentenced to more jail timeThe attack only stopped once prison officers intervened.18 Mar 01:29 AM
New Zealand'Aunty I've done something really, really bad' - Nomads prospect jailedNomads prospect stabbed a rival gang member in the face 15 times with a pair of scissors.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMāori hearings: 'I was a child at the mercy of a monster'Abuse in care: Māori hearings began on Monday with the experiences of two young men.07 Mar 03:30 AM
CrimeThe great escape: Inmate dressed as guard let out two security gates to freedomRimutaka Prison staff reportedly "feeling embarrassed" as "there were a lot of failures".25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTests come back negative from Whanganui prison inmatesThe prisoners had tested negative on rapid antigen tests on Friday afternoon.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandFifty Wiri prisoners testing positive; 600 locked downPrisoners tested at the Auckland South Corrections Facility are infected with Omicron.20 Feb 04:44 AM
New ZealandRimutaka Prison inmate fled using stolen white Toyota Hiace vanPolice are still searching for the man.20 Feb 12:11 AM
New Zealand46 men at South Auckland prison test positive for Covid-19A spokesperson said no prisoners have required specialist care or hospitalisation.14 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandDunedin rapist remains in jail as bail deniedParole has been declined for the prisoner after abusive conduct towards staff and inmates.11 Feb 07:32 PM
CrimeRecidivist disqualified driver threatened with jail termAndrew Springfield was warned continuing to flout the law by driving could result in jail.09 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandAuckand prisoner now convicted twice of slashing fellow inmates' throatsAnthony Wheble stabbed an inmate just months after his sentencing for another attack.08 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandPolice release name of 'dangerous' prisoner on the runMichael Tautari is described as about 165cm tall and of medium-to-small build.06 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandPrisoner let out to attend tangi now on the run, crashes car then steals anotherThe man, reported to be prisoner, crashed just after 7pm in Oakleigh.05 Feb 05:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSub-par haircut 'not suitable for my self-respect', alleged drug trafficker tells judgeDrugs accused says he shouldn't have to cut his own hair while awaiting trial behind bars.03 Feb 04:52 AM
WorldCalifornia moves to dismantle nation's largest death row'The prospect of your ending up on death row has more to do with your wealth and race.'01 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandJudge tells 'predator' who sexually abused his children apology '30 years too late'Hastings man who sexually abused children in his own family for 25 years jailed.28 Jan 01:32 AM
New Zealand'Dry toast and Marmite': Brian Tamaki on solitary confinement, losing 7kg in jail'One minute is a long time in a little cell space.'28 Jan 01:21 AM
New Zealand'Struggle to hire': Dozens of Corrections staff lose job over mandateCovid-19 vaccine mandate: Prison staff had until early December to be fully vaccinated.26 Jan 08:50 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki bail appeal: Will be released from prison 'very shortly'The hearing took place in the Auckland High Court today.26 Jan 04:30 AM
New Zealand'It was by the book': Prison staff revisit moments before inmate's deathKolby Heta stopped struggling, went limp before officers began unsuccessful CPR attempt.26 Jan 02:42 AM
New ZealandHigh Court to hear Destiny Church leader's appeal over custody decisionBrian Tamaki has been in Mt Eden Prison since Monday last week.24 Jan 10:39 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki in custody: What he can expect in prisonTamaki was arrested yesterday and remanded in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.18 Jan 02:48 AM
New Zealand$25m in damages: 'Perfect storm' of conditions led to Waikeria Prison riot - clinical psychologist'Prisons aren't nice playgrounds. They can be violent places.'28 Dec 06:01 PM
New Zealand55 prisoners, 21 staff in isolation after prison worker tests positive for Covid-19The worker is fully vaccinated.25 Dec 02:38 AM
LifestyleWhat's on the menu for prisoners this Christmas?Corrections will spend just $1.10 extra per prisoner for their December 25 menu.20 Dec 10:37 PM
New ZealandCorrections officer facing three further corruption charges over alleged bribesThe corrections officer will enter pleas when he reappears in court next month.19 Dec 10:31 PM
New Zealand99 misconduct cases upheld in southern prisonsThirty-nine staff were fired nationally as a result of investigations over five years.18 Dec 10:47 PM
New ZealandPrison drug seizures increasingTwenty-eight per cent increase in drug incidents in prisons marks a five-year peak.13 Dec 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Callous' child sex offender, murderer apologises to victim's family after 35 yearsNotorious child sex offender, killer Peter Holdem finally apologies for his worst crime.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch schoolgirl murder - the shocking tragedy of Louisa DamodranA Moment In Crime looks at the horrendous murder of Chch schoolgirl Louisa Damodran12 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldUK court permits Assange extradition to US on spying chargesA British appellate court has opened the door for Julian Assange to be extradited to US.10 Dec 10:47 AM
New Zealand'No point in trying': Prisoner to serve entire sentenceHori Gemmell doing his time hard after taking a police car and pistols in dramatic chase.09 Dec 05:22 PM
