Corrections 'splashes out $1 million for slushy machines'
The Opposition say it's "irresponsible" and "wasteful" spending.
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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.
'Lucky' prisoners caring for kittens
Kittens are being cared for by imprisoned women as part of their rehabilitation.
Comment: Treaty settlements can help solve today's problems
Comment: Partnerships with iwi can help reduce Māori imprisonment.
Prisoners 'privileged' to care for greyhounds
Inmate says he has never had anybody to look after before.
Waitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in north
It's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.
Prisoners transported in scorching heat after van's air con fails
Hot weather has been blamed for the failure of a van's air conditioning unit.
Set up to fail: Call to give prisoners more cash on release
A prisoner when released is meant to survive two weeks - including food, rent - on $350.
Part of prison officer's ear bitten off during attack by inmate
Two prison officers were injured after an attack by an inmate at Whanganui Hospital.
Five years in jail and Terry Waite talks crime and punishment
Guest lecturer Terry Waite wants to shed some light on crime and punishment.