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
New ZealandWaikeria siege: Prisoner who surrendered assaulted by fellow inmates - CorrectionsThe Māori Party says top-level intervention is needed at Waikeria Prison.31 Dec 08:40 PM
KahuWaikeria 'manifesto': MP races to reach troubled jail as one surrendersRioting or protesting? Document ostensibly shows inmate claims about filthy conditions.31 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandStill on the roof: Negotiation with rioting Waikeria prisoners to surrender failsThe 17 non-compliant prisoners said they would surrender if they could speak to kaumātua.31 Dec 04:16 AM
KahuWaikeria Prison uprising: Kaumātua to negotiate with inmates'We are absolutely hopeful that we can find a resolution to this,' iwi leader says.31 Dec 02:42 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Uprising: 'They didn't want it to go this far' - partner of rioting inmateRioting inmate called his partner to apologise, and to tell her he was safe but scared.30 Dec 11:17 PM
New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Tense prison stand-off heads into third dayIt's thought a lack of access to phones for prisoners could be the cause of the rioting.30 Dec 06:27 PM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot: Fires burn, inmates throw projectiles at guardsInmates remain in a fiery stand-off with prison authorities.29 Dec 06:03 PM
New ZealandJail drama: 19 inmates on the roof of Waikeria Prison burning mattressesOffenders allegedly used toilet doors as weapons against staff.29 Dec 10:11 AM
World'Womb Raider': Judge delays execution of the only woman on US death rowExecution of a mother-of-four who stalked and killed a pregnant woman has been delayed.25 Dec 10:39 PM
WorldThe shocking statistic about Covid-19 cases in US prisonsThe rate in US prisons is more than four times as high as the general population.18 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandArthur Taylor denies drug, dishonesty chargesThe high-profile inmate has pleaded not guilty to a slew of serious charges.17 Dec 12:59 AM
KahuLocked in cells for 23hrs a day: Prison report finds breaches of UN torture conventionCorrections failing to put its Hōkai Rangi strategy into practice.15 Dec 07:49 PM
New ZealandSurprise visit finds 'deeply concerning' issues at Auckland PrisonPrisoners locked in cells for 22 hours a day among the issues cited by chief ombudsman.14 Dec 06:58 AM
New ZealandPrisoner with newborn son: 'I want to cherish every moment I have with him'Inmates at the country's toughest jail were treated to some Christmas cheer this weekend.13 Dec 09:20 PM
