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
PoliticsLocal Focus: Too many in prison?Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandHas NZ spent more on Corrections in two years than on all Treaty of Waitangi settlements?John Tamihere claims high levels of Māori imprisonment is costing NZ Government dearly.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Do Tukituki candidates want as many prisons as America?Tukituki candidates discuss crime and prisons. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Oct 03:26 AM
New ZealandTuberculosis found in Waikato's Spring Hill prisonThe prisoner arrived into prison on August 31, during Covid-19 alert level 2 restrictions.06 Oct 02:23 AM
New ZealandViolence, gang tensions, medical delays: Prison fails surprise inspectionRimutaka Prison was told to clean up its act in 2017. It hasn't, surprise inspectors find.29 Sep 01:41 AM
New ZealandInmate who failed to return to jail after tangi hands himself in to policeInmate considered dangerous hands himself in to police.16 Sep 02:29 AM
New ZealandPrisoner voting: Inmates 'denied' information on election, referendums says ex-conFormer inmate Arthur Taylor says prisoners got getting adequate information on election14 Sep 11:57 PM
New ZealandSchoolgirl killer refused parole for 1992 crimeThe killer of a North Canterbury teen will remain behind bars until at least March 2021.14 Sep 09:29 PM
