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Watch: Life as a meth addict - 'It's like being possessed'
Lucy lives a life consumed by addiction. But can she get it back?
Pregnant inmate forced to give birth in jail - alone
The woman who delivered her own baby in an isolated cell had a history of mental illness.
Hone Harawira backs Brian Tamaki in prison programme stoush
Government should give Man Up programme a chance, says Harawira.
A thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind bars
One of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.
Comment: Brian Tamaki needs to stop talking
Comment: Brian Tamaki needs to stop talking.
Brian Tamaki's 'gang rape' remark offensive: Ardern
Destiny Church has 'blown it', Kelvin Davis says.
'I'm warning you': Tamaki threatens revolt in NZ prisons
Ardern blasts "irresponsible" Brian Tamaki over prison violence threat.
Corrections 'splashes out $1 million for slushy machines'
The Opposition say it's "irresponsible" and "wasteful" spending.
Prison population tips over 10,000 again, but still 1500 below forecast
The prison population has fallen 7 per cent since it was at bursting point in March 2018.
Second attack on prison staff in three days
More than 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.
Ban on prisoner work scheme after sex offender escaped ruled illegal
Corrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal
Corrections to remove and ban 'tie-down' restraints in NZ prisons
One inmate was restrained for 16 hours a day for 37 consecutive days.
Prisoner seriously injured following stabbing at Paremoremo Prison
Director Andy Langley confirmed a prisoner was hospitalised after an alleged assault.
Contractor injured at Waikeria Prison after falling into water tank
The contractor was working to replace the bladder of an empty water tank.
Accused Christchurch gunman says he's being treated unfairly
Christchurch terror-accused makes complaint from prison about lack of entitlements.
North Island gang members blamed for crime wave in South
"There is a greater gang presence in the lower South Island than I've seen in my life".
Revealed: Alleged gunman's Air Force flight to Auckland, tight security
The alleged Christchurch gunman was flown to Auckland in an Air Force plane.
Alleged mosque terrorist charged with murdering person still alive
Police have apologised to the woman who was named as the murdered person.
Terrorist faces 'solitary and miserable' life in jail: Ex-con
The man behind Friday's attack faces a "solitary and miserable experience" in prison.
Warnings that alleged gunman a 'marked man' in prison
Christchurch gunman Brenton Tarrant may be kept in solitary confinement for his safety.
Chester Borrows: We need to find alternatives to prison
COMMENT: New Zealanders are invited to discuss alternatives to prison.
Convicted axe-murderer back in jail due to safety concerns
John Frederick Ericson, 57, struck his wife's head 22 times with an axe as she slept.
Kicked and stomped: Scratched glass hid vicious cell attack from view
Corrections staff investigated after hearing 'strange sound' to find attack under way.
Malcolm Rewa to appeal murder conviction
Malcolm Rewa will appeal after being found guilty of killing Susan Burdett.
The manslaughter of Eli Holtz: His whānau's vow
The family of slain teen Eli Holtz speak out after his killer is sentenced.
Girl's rapist freed: He served less than half of jail term
Bryan Hughes is a free man, having served four years of his 11-year jail term.
'Devast8' admits assault on pregnant woman
Man with "Devast8" tattooed on his face has been convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman.
Father who killed 2yo daughter remains behind bars
Gustav Sanft was toying with a modified shotgun when he killed his daughter.
Kohuora men's prison let down by its staffing issues
"My concern is that prisoners do not have sufficient time out of their cells."
'Māori nationalist groups' pose threat from prison - Corrections
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis slaps prisons over "provocative" language.
Chester Borrows: Prison rehab makes cents
Only an estimated 30% of people leaving prison have had any effective rehabilitation
He's out: One of NZ's most notorious prisoners on life, love and Lime scooters
High profile criminal Arthur Taylor speaks to the Herald shortly after his prison release.
Out after nearly 40 years: One of NZ's most notorious prisoners walks free
He plans to get a law degree and work in the social justice arena.