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
New ZealandCorrupt cop Vili Taukolo granted paroleThe former cop had "glowing references".13 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandHigh risk: Man who murdered wife with underwear too dangerous for paroleA man who strangled his wife to death with her underwear will stay in prison.13 Dec 08:09 PM
RoyalsGhislaine Maxwell's secret husband revealedAs Maxwell prepares a bail package offer, her husband's identity has been revealed.12 Dec 07:37 PM
WorldTrump Administration claims another death-row inmateIt is the most civilians executed federally in the US in one year since 1896.12 Dec 04:01 AM
World'I wish I could take it all back': Man executed despite emotional plea from Kim KardashianBernard directed his last words to the family of the couple he killed.11 Dec 04:27 AM
New ZealandPrisoner sues to stop pepper spray bombs that 'make grown men cry'A woman is going to the High Court to try to stop Corrections gassing inmates.10 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandPrison tragedy: Young mum's death could have been preventedLiana Jamie Kahi died while at Christchurch Women's Prison in July 2016.08 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimeRSA triple killer claims he was discriminated against, court hearsNotorious killer says suggestion he smuggled contraband in prison is a 'cheap shot'.03 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandRSA triple killer William Bell apologises for his crimes, seeks judicial review of his security reclassification last yearWilliam Bell: 'I am not proud of what I did. I committed a horrendous crime.'02 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandCorrections Association defends tactics used to handle aggressive prisonersGassing is being defended as the least barbaric way to get inmates out of their cell.25 Nov 07:35 PM
New ZealandRSA killer William Bell wins right to appear in courtBell is seeking a review of his prison security levels after it was raised last year.24 Nov 05:46 AM
New ZealandGassed in their cells, 'begging' for food at Auckland Women's prison'I put my head down the toilet bowl because I know that's a little bit of air'23 Nov 05:49 PM
New Zealand'I pulled the trigger': Father admits pointing gun at preschooler in driveway deathAuckland man admits shooting during parole hearing, but will stay behind bars.18 Nov 03:29 AM
New ZealandWhy was a young prisoner put in a cell with a violent rapist?Corrections won't say how the pair were allowed to share a cell.13 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandPrison cellmate rape trial: 'Show us the shank'Man accused of raping his 18-year-old cellmate on multiple occasions.11 Nov 10:57 PM
New ZealandJailed overstayers claim Covid refugee status in bid to remain in NZTheir immigration adviser say they are being held in prison without just cause.11 Nov 04:08 AM
New ZealandPrison rape trial: Defendant was already in jail for rapeBenjamin Goundar already had a history of violent sexual offending.10 Nov 10:20 PM
New ZealandPrison rape trial: Complainant 'withdrawn, scared'The fellow inmate said the complainant was 'scared' of his cellmate.09 Nov 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe downfall of Eric Watson: 60 days inside 'squalid' UK prisonRich lister Eric Watson is spending 60 days in one of the UK's most squalid prisons.07 Nov 04:00 PM
Kahu'Why don't we try iwi?': Meng Foon pushes for Māori-run prisonsThe way prisons are run is not effective for Māori, the Race Relations Commissioner says.22 Oct 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsEric Watson's new home, Grant Robertson's next move, Adrian Orr's loveless marriage ideaThe inside word on New Zealand's business community.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injuredSerious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.20 Oct 04:00 PM
