New Zealand'I'm fighting to get out': Kiwi killer's letters from US jailClinton Thinn's lawyers are now preparing an appeal to the US Federal Court.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te Pou: Māori-led prison reform signals welcome shift in Crown's thinkingOPINION: NZ's approach to law and order has for too long been driven by populist impulses.26 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe relapse: Hawke's Bay inmate says $98m prison programme would have kept him out of jail"As soon as we got back into the community we have to put those barriers back up."23 Apr 12:01 AM
Kahu'For Māori, by Māori': Govt's new prisoner rehabilitation scheme launchesA complete kaupapa Māori approach will be introduced for the first time.22 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandEx-inmate 'forced to defecate in front of guards, repeatedly strip-searched'Peter Rerekura claims he was targeted because he had other legal action pending.20 Apr 06:48 AM
New ZealandMurderer doctor's death sparks review of courts communications with prisonsDeath of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review at correction facilities.16 Apr 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuHawke's Bay prison inmates to defend kapa haka titleAll 18 prisons in New Zealand will be invited to perform kapa haka for judges.14 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandRapist jailed for 15 years - Crown to appeal for longer sentenceCrown argued preventive detention should be imposed; rapist sentenced to 15 years' jail.02 Apr 07:59 PM
OpinionRawiri Waititi: We all have (civil) rightsOPINION: Minister of Corrections should acknowledge his CEO misled him and the public.31 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuWaikeria Prison protesters file civil rights claims'We will not allow them to hide behind this racist system ... keeps Māori at the bottom.'31 Mar 03:04 AM
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
