PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Thousands jailed before trial shows system is brokenOPINION: New Zealand should contract the private sector to accommodate bailed citizens.10 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandPrison unit housing mosque terrorist repainted to ease ‘oppressive’ conditionsRevamp comes after Chief Ombudsman outlined concerns of human rights abuses in jail unit.06 Sep 05:00 PM
AucklandDisgraced realty agent Aaron Drever faces more jail for hiding income during bankruptcyDisgraced agent misled officials, concealing nearly $50,000 earned from a catering job.05 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandInmate launches court battle after being denied meds and free hearing aid batteriesLance Lee says he shouldn't have to buy his own batteries, even at a discounted price.30 Aug 10:00 PM
WorldGermany debates gender law amid row over neo-NaziInterior Minister wants tighter rules on gender self-determination after 'abuse' of law.27 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldUK prisons to run out of space by March unless they release inmates earlyPrisoners will be released as little as a third of the way through their sentences.24 Aug 09:27 PM
Crime501 who shot mate's attacker in the gut says he was provoked, but judge disagreesShortly after fleeing a group of masked men, Edward Sasulu returned with a shotgun.24 Aug 04:26 AM
New ZealandMothers in jail: The voluntary lawyers helping desperate women behind barsMothers Project is stepping up to help mums who have ended up in prison. 24 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldGhislaine Maxwell's prison interview: The 8 key takeawaysMaxwell denied introducing Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein.23 Aug 04:29 AM
New ZealandBullet lodged in skull: Young man jailed after shooting at house'People who fire shots at residential housing should go to prison, bar nothing.'22 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldGerman neo-Nazi uses gender law to enter women's prisonSven Liebich will serve 18 months in a women's prison in Chemnitz, Saxony.20 Aug 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Extremely cold': Inmate comes down after spending night on South Island prison roofThe inmate was spotted on the roof of Otago Corrections Facility at 12.45pm yesterday. 20 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandInmate on roof at Otago prison sparks emergency responseFire services are on site as a precaution because of the roof's height.20 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandAuckland prisoner critically injured after attack involving three other inmatesThe victim has been rushed to Auckland City Hospital. Police will be investigating. 19 Aug 12:59 AM
RoyalsCrown princess' son faces rape charges, faces 10 years in prisonMarius Borg Hoiby is charged with raping four women and several acts of violence.18 Aug 07:46 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | $1 trillion debt looms and five unions take Government to courtNZ Herald Morning News Update | Gangs make prison violence harder and ‘Donald Trump played into Putin’s hands’.Watch17 Aug 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Very dangerous situation': Prison riots more common, staff warnA prison riot at Spring Hill led to a lockdown on Saturday.17 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandRioting inmates secured, fires extinguished at Spring Hill PrisonPrisoners in the high-security unit set blankets alight, but the prison is out of lockdown16 Aug 06:05 AM
New Zealand'Cruel irony': Prison gets air conditioning while hospital down the road waits'The injustice is glaring,' says a Taradale resident.14 Aug 09:26 PM
New ZealandMental health nurse quit, visited murderer in prison 67 times, moved in with him after releaseThe Nursing Council alleged her behaviour amounted to professional misconduct. 12 Aug 09:53 PM
World'Disgusting behaviour': Australian prisoners cook guinea pigs from animal shelterAnimal carcasses were found in a fridge at Wooroloo Prison Farm.11 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandAuckland man with 70 theft convictions caught driving stolen Bentley, jailed for shootingThe gunshot victim drove himself to a medical centre to get help.10 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeMajor NZ crime figure acquitted of $20m meth importThe gang boss, who cannot be identified, was given the verdict today. 08 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandHomeless man jailed for spreading poo around police cellThe custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour.06 Aug 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Prison could get 460 more high-security inmatesLabour says the document shows groundwork being laid for a 'mega-prison' in Hawke's Bay.05 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldSeven inmates dead, 11 injured in Veracruz prison riotFighting started on Saturday afternoon and continued throughout the night.03 Aug 09:49 PM
CrimeWatch: Does imprisoned gang leader's happy dance prove he was in on $20m meth import?He claims ignorance of the scheme, but prosecutors argue that defies logic.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Twenty cops with guns': Parolee heading back to jail after suburban police operationPolice blocked part of a busy city road to extract the man from his home.30 Jul 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMore freedom, less violence: Some US states look to European prisonsNew York Times: A growing number of states are looking for ideas that can be adapted. 28 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppressionThe Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocativeThe MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying explosion': Surge in prison segregation as violence risesOver 12,000 segregation requests were approved in 2023/24, up 66% from 2018/19.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
CrimeHow a prison guard's phone favour for an inmate led to a brutal attackA Corrections officer was left unconscious after his head was stomped in the attack.26 Jul 07:00 AM
