New Zealand'I'm warning you': Tamaki threatens revolt in NZ prisonsArdern blasts "irresponsible" Brian Tamaki over prison violence threat.29 Apr 05:47 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'splashes out $1 million for slushy machines'The Opposition say it's "irresponsible" and "wasteful" spending.27 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandPrison population tips over 10,000 again, but still 1500 below forecastThe prison population has fallen 7 per cent since it was at bursting point in March 2018.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond attack on prison staff in three daysMore than 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.16 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandBan on prisoner work scheme after sex offender escaped ruled illegalCorrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal15 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandCorrections to remove and ban 'tie-down' restraints in NZ prisonsOne inmate was restrained for 16 hours a day for 37 consecutive days.10 Apr 11:56 PM
New ZealandPrisoner seriously injured following stabbing at Paremoremo PrisonDirector Andy Langley confirmed a prisoner was hospitalised after an alleged assault.08 Apr 09:08 PM
New ZealandContractor injured at Waikeria Prison after falling into water tankThe contractor was working to replace the bladder of an empty water tank.05 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandAccused Christchurch gunman says he's being treated unfairlyChristchurch terror-accused makes complaint from prison about lack of entitlements.30 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandNorth 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".28 Mar 05:14 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Alleged gunman's Air Force flight to Auckland, tight securityThe alleged Christchurch gunman was flown to Auckland in an Air Force plane.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged mosque terrorist charged with murdering person still alivePolice have apologised to the woman who was named as the murdered person.21 Mar 04:39 AM
New ZealandTerrorist faces 'solitary and miserable' life in jail: Ex-conThe man behind Friday's attack faces a "solitary and miserable experience" in prison.20 Mar 05:29 AM
New ZealandWarnings that alleged gunman a 'marked man' in prisonChristchurch gunman Brenton Tarrant may be kept in solitary confinement for his safety.17 Mar 06:55 AM
OpinionChester Borrows: We need to find alternatives to prisonCOMMENT: New Zealanders are invited to discuss alternatives to prison.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted axe-murderer back in jail due to safety concernsJohn Frederick Ericson, 57, struck his wife's head 22 times with an axe as she slept.08 Mar 05:44 AM
New ZealandKicked and stomped: Scratched glass hid vicious cell attack from viewCorrections staff investigated after hearing 'strange sound' to find attack under way.05 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandMalcolm Rewa to appeal murder convictionMalcolm Rewa will appeal after being found guilty of killing Susan Burdett.28 Feb 02:55 AM
New ZealandThe manslaughter of Eli Holtz: His whānau's vowThe family of slain teen Eli Holtz speak out after his killer is sentenced.27 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandGirl's rapist freed: He served less than half of jail termBryan Hughes is a free man, having served four years of his 11-year jail term.25 Feb 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Devast8' admits assault on pregnant womanMan with "Devast8" tattooed on his face has been convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman.25 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandFather who killed 2yo daughter remains behind barsGustav Sanft was toying with a modified shotgun when he killed his daughter.24 Feb 08:18 PM
New ZealandKohuora men's prison let down by its staffing issues"My concern is that prisoners do not have sufficient time out of their cells."20 Feb 01:08 AM
Kahu'Māori nationalist groups' pose threat from prison - CorrectionsCorrections Minister Kelvin Davis slaps prisons over "provocative" language.16 Feb 06:36 AM
PoliticsChester Borrows: Prison rehab makes centsOnly an estimated 30% of people leaving prison have had any effective rehabilitation15 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandHe's out: One of NZ's most notorious prisoners on life, love and Lime scootersHigh profile criminal Arthur Taylor speaks to the Herald shortly after his prison release.11 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandOut after nearly 40 years: One of NZ's most notorious prisoners walks freeHe plans to get a law degree and work in the social justice arena.10 Feb 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Lucky' prisoners caring for kittensKittens are being cared for by imprisoned women as part of their rehabilitation.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionComment: Treaty settlements can help solve today's problemsComment: Partnerships with iwi can help reduce Māori imprisonment.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners 'privileged' to care for greyhoundsInmate says he has never had anybody to look after before.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in northIt's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners transported in scorching heat after van's air con failsHot weather has been blamed for the failure of a van's air conditioning unit.01 Feb 09:22 PM
New ZealandSet up to fail: Call to give prisoners more cash on releaseA prisoner when released is meant to survive two weeks - including food, rent - on $350.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPart of prison officer's ear bitten off during attack by inmateTwo prison officers were injured after an attack by an inmate at Whanganui Hospital.15 Jan 02:42 AM
