Corrections are seeking a court order to strictly monitor a repeat child sex offender

"He explained that he is now deeply ashamed at what he did."

Child killer implicated in serious assault on another prisoner.

Five pregnant Mt Eden prison staff have been sent home after a measles case was confirmed.

The video was posted live in a closed Facebook group earlier this afternoon.

Prisoners in certain units who were not immune would be placed in quarantine.

Women say the searches brought back trauma from being raped.

Corrections confirm one-way glass was installed back-to-front in $300 million wing.

UK authorities are reportedly sick of having to create new identities for Jon Venables.

An oil painting purportedly by one of New Zealand's most infamous killers is for sale.

Met the the first person in New Zealand to begin a doctorate while incarcerated.

"They are so much more confident and inspired," tutor says.

The slashing of his throat - or the kicks to his head he received - could have killed him.

Studies show that Maori are more likely to be investigated, apprehended and prosecuted.

Long-time prisoner Arthur Taylor has hit out at the treatment of inmates.

More than $368,000 of Auckland ratepayers' money was stolen in an invoice scam.

Te Ara Oranga sees police and health staff work together in Northland to treat addicts.

The young man sent a letter applauding the alleged Christchurch attacks gunman.

Prison inmate Vicki Letele was not given adequate care and later died, report finds.

"Obviously, he is not a candidate for parole today."

Two men have been charged with stabbing their fellow inmate in the chest.

Corrections is undertaking a review of the incident.

The woman behind one of the most bizarre cases in Auckland's courts will stay in prison.

Specialist "cells" of transnational organised crime syndicates have entered New Zealand.

Kelvin Davis says Brian Tamaki challenging his seat would be good for his campaign.