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
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
