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
CrimeFive years in jail and Terry Waite talks crime and punishmentGuest lecturer Terry Waite wants to shed some light on crime and punishment.23 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandFour guards injured during attack by inmates at Paremoremo PrisonParemoremo Prison contains the only specialist maximum-security prison unit in New Zealand23 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandJingle cells: Christmas in NZ prisons starts with 'modest lunch'For inmates in New Zealand prisons Christmas day is much the same as any other day.21 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandGuessing game: Kiwis rank 2nd in 10-question global quizWe overestimate immigration and underestimate global warming.17 Dec 03:42 AM
OpinionLiam Martin: Let's not just replace prisons with other controlsCOMMENT: Prison numbers are dropping but home detention is too harsh.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor X gives evidence in Kiwi's Samoan prison death inquestHans Dalton's responsible clinician will give evidence behind a shroud of anonymity.11 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandSamoan Govt refuses to disclose evidence over Kiwi's deathAn inmate was initially charged and convicted with the mentally ill Kiwi man's murder.10 Dec 10:30 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Sorry minister, killer drivers should be in prisonHave a look at this week's court appearance of serial drink driver Gavin Hawthorn.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Jailhouse lawyer' Arthur Taylor's Facebook page blockedOne of New Zealand's most high profile inmates has been blocked from using Facebook20 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandKiller Beez boss charged after alleged parole breachKiller Beez gang boss charged with breaching his parole conditions 2 months after release.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVulnerable kids placed in motel with sex offenderSerial sex offender Ronald Jeffries shared a motel with several vulnerable families.13 Nov 12:39 AM
New ZealandSix assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one weekMore assaults have followed a damning report into violence at Whanganui Prison.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupreme Court: Ban on prisoner voting inconsistent with Bill of RightsPrisoner and "jailhouse lawyer" Arthur Taylor was behind the legal challenge.08 Nov 10:00 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Let's set global standard for justiceCOMMENT: Be part of the solution. Get involved.06 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung criminals: The age old debateAn in-depth look at youth justice services and how they could better cater for offenders.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who smothered daughter with pillow to be freedPhilip Kinraid still maintains 2-year-old daughter's death was "an accident".01 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandCzech drug-smuggler used false name for Kiwi weddingKarel Sroubek enjoyed a fancy wedding under his false name.01 Nov 01:00 AM
EntertainmentScribe hints at comeback as he speaks after being freed from prisonScribe tells fans he's not proud of being in jail, but he will show them he's changed.30 Oct 12:31 AM
OpinionJake Bailey: I've spent a bit of time insideSpending time behind bars and trying to figure out the guys locked up in there.17 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInmate uses jail phone to illegally contact ex more than 1000 timesMaking 1330 calls despite protection order costs man extra nine months behind bars.15 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: The real cost of prison reformCOMMENT: A High Court judge's 30-year-old report could hold key to reforming NZ's prisons.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSerial rapist, predator Colin Mitchell's appeal failsRecidivist rapist Colin Jack Mitchell has appealed his convictions and sentence.10 Oct 07:27 PM
New ZealandCountry first: Detector dogs sniffing out new psychoactive substances in prisonsGuests caught smuggling contraband into prison were referred to the police and banned.09 Oct 01:50 AM
LifestyleHow former inmate and drug addict turned his life aroundBut not all are as lucky.06 Oct 01:44 AM
KahuReformed mobster: Gang members think prison is 'fun'Mahi Tahi worked for this man and many like him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandNotorious prisoners win compensationThe plaintiffs were "embarrassed and humiliated" as 209 prisoners were strip searched.28 Sep 05:28 AM
New ZealandInmate sentenced after guards walk freeA bloody brawl resulted in three prisoners and three guards being charged.27 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandViolent prisoner cops maximum sentenceStead Nuku was sentenced to preventive detention with a minimum of seven years.26 Sep 02:44 AM
KahuYour say: Counselling won't cure all recidivistsReaders have their say: Killer back in jail; reviving te reo; noisy kids; mandarin lessons23 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandBig Read: Andrew Little ducks for cover on law changesJustice Minister Andrew Little's justice reform struggles on law changes.19 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandCalls to end youth being held in cells"It's playing with fire," Children's Commissioner says.15 Sep 05:00 PM
