New ZealandParemoremo stabbing: Victim serious but stable; investigation ongoingThe prisoner was initially critically injured but has improved slightly overnight.30 Mar 08:44 PM
New ZealandJudge tells mistreated prisoner 'you have suffered enough'Mihi Bassett attempted suicide after she was subjected to 'cruel, degrading' treatment.22 Mar 06:09 AM
New ZealandCorrections Minister orders urgent overhaul, review of women's prisonsCorrections under scrutiny after accusations of 'cruel and inhumane' treatment.22 Mar 04:50 AM
New ZealandRSA triple killer William Bell loses appeal after alleged hostage planWilliam Bell loses appeal after alleged plan to take female prison guard hostage.11 Mar 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWomen prisoners: 'Hear our voices'Opinion: Incarcerated women are among the most disadvantaged in our society.08 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWoman dies at Auckland women's prison in WiriDeath due to 'natural causes as a result of a pre-existing medical condition' - jail boss.07 Mar 08:28 PM
New ZealandPrison within a prison: Secret $3m unit to hold Christchurch mosque shooterMosque shooter and two violent criminals are locked up in a "prison within a prison".06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSchizophrenic man who tried to kiss woman 'should not stay a minute more in prison', Supreme Court toldIn 2016, Fitzgerald grabbed a woman on Cuba Street and tried to kiss her.23 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Degrading and inhumane': Judge slams treatment at women's prisonCorrections at Auckland Woman's Prison broke its own rules and regulations multiple times.21 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandPrisoner dies at Rimutaka PrisonRimutaka Prison in Upper Hutt confirms death of inmate.13 Feb 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Like nothing on Earth': Homeless at 9, jailed at 16 - teen's Rangipo Prison horrorHe believes his life has been set back at least 30 years by the way he was treated.13 Feb 03:43 AM
WorldCovid 19 coronavirus: Federal executions likely a superspreader70 per cent of death row inmates were sick with Covid towards the end of Trump's reign.06 Feb 04:20 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot accused keep name suppressionThe group of 17 face a raft of charges.05 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandWaikeria facing phone faultsWaikeria reviews given deadlines, but concerns raised about impartiality.03 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandDomestic violence case shows deep flaws of justice system, say advocatesPrison sentence overturned in the hope it would limit gang influence on teen.02 Feb 05:52 AM
New ZealandHerald journalist's book banned from prisonsInmate gearing up to fight Corrections over the decision.17 Jan 10:36 PM
WorldTrump administration carries out 13th and final executionNo president in more than 120 years has overseen as many federal executions.16 Jan 07:10 AM
New ZealandFormer lawyer and 'architect' of gang's money laundering scheme denied paroleAndrew Simpson had been a 'significant player' in the operation.14 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandPrison rampage aftermath: Inmate numbers jumpMuster numbers jump at a bad time, but some long-delayed beds might finally be ready soon.12 Jan 03:50 AM
New ZealandFormer jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor to be released from prisonThe high-profile Dunedin inmate cleared his first hurdle to freedom on Thursday.08 Jan 07:24 PM
CrimeWaikeria riot reverberates as dust settles and clean-up bill loomsHostage expert's call for impartial review wins support after Waikeria prison chaos.06 Jan 02:45 AM
New ZealandWhat was it like inside Waikeria Prison before the riot?Waikeria Prison opened in 1911 near Te Awamutu.04 Jan 04:00 AM
VideoFocus: Waikeria Prison 'destroyed' after six day riotThe top jail has been completely destroyed and can no longer be used, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis said. Video / Brett Phibbs / Mark CooteWatch04 Jan 12:01 AM
New ZealandPrison chaos: Waikeria riot biggest in decadesWaikeria's jail unrest was prolonged, but resolved peacefully - unlike some past riots.03 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Prisoners were terrified as roof 'dripped down''They could literally see the whole prison burning around them.'03 Jan 04:46 AM
KahuPrison riot - 'There is no excuse for the things these men have done'Ombudsman's August 2020 report found some conditions failed to meet minimum UN standards.03 Jan 02:23 AM
New Zealand'Committing 'reckless criminal acts': Davis reveals Waikeria siege detailsDavis said prisoners put Corrections staff and emergency services in danger.03 Jan 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly volatile': Fears Waikeria prison roof will collapse, 'tensions in group' rise"We know that there are tensions between members of the group."02 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Amnesty International warns against using forceThe human rights group is calling on minister to ensure force isn't used to end standoff.02 Jan 07:57 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Eyewitness reports new fire at prison as protests continueCalls increase for Government intervention to resolve prison stand-off.02 Jan 05:55 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Ex-hostage negotiator says it is 'unthinkable' stand-off endures"Never lie. Once you tell a lie, you have lost all credibility," expert says.02 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Families urge prisoners to surrender but 'they're willing to die in there''They're going out in body bags': Relatives say inmates will not give up.02 Jan 02:34 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot: Prisoners light 'significant fires' overnightPrisoners at the Waikeria Prison have been on the roof since Tuesday.01 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prisoners say they'll protest 'for as long as it takes''We will sit here for as long as it takes, we would die for this cause,' inmate says.01 Jan 02:55 AM
