New ZealandLittle: Sensible Sentencing Trust leaders 'loopy' and 'callous'A key player in pushing for harsher criminal punishment has been sidelined.21 Jun 05:00 PM
CrimeHB Regional Prison volunteers earn national awardsVolunteer-run yoga classes one of the most popular among prison inmates.18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandLittle: Rehabilitation key to reducing prison musterJustice Minister says there are other things besides three strikes to reduce prison muster17 Jun 12:31 AM
New ZealandInmates could sleep on mattresses on ground, says ministerKelvin Davis says there is a contingency plan if the prison population continues growing.13 Jun 08:01 AM
New ZealandMinister of Corrections announces plan for Waikeria Prison facilitiesMinister of Corrections, Kelvin Davis, announces plan for Waikeria Prison facilities. / Dean PurcellWatch13 Jun 06:04 AM
OpinionLiam Martin: Prison breeds crime, it doesn't cure itCOMMENT: Building houses will work far better, making people safe, than building prisons.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandViolent offenders programme a success in prisonThe initiative is aimed at high-risk offenders to give them access to intensive therapy.10 Jun 03:57 AM
New ZealandChild sex offender may live near primary schoolA repeat child sex offender may soon be housed at a property near a Christchurch school06 Jun 11:07 PM
New ZealandSurge in prison suicides after 'tough on crime' boomResearch suggests severe policies have an effect opposite to what was intended.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionAnnah Stretton: Prison can be used to change livesCOMMENT: Prison can be turned into a life changing experience for offenders.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Prison 'not optimal' for violent prisonersNew Zealand's only maximum security facility, at Paremoremo, is more than 50 years old.03 Jun 09:07 PM
New ZealandPrison guards call in sick as attacks mountAbout 30 corrections staff called in sick after an increase in organised violence.03 Jun 07:44 AM
OpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Crowded prisons no excuse for home detentionCOMMENT: Andrew Little's planning a lot of change. But his motivation is problematic.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMax security prisoner attacks staff member at Auckland PrisonThree attacks have targeted staff members at Auckland Prison in the past week.01 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandNational promises to reinstate three strikesNational says it will reverse any criminal justice.changes made by the Govt.31 May 03:14 AM
KahuBrothers await fate over brutal deathThey spent their childhood in Whanganui; now they face life in an Aussie prison31 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandInmates: Guards stealing our newspapersNewspapers intended for inmates said to be winding up with guards.28 May 06:55 AM
New Zealand'Best guess' on prison numbers before inmate blowoutForecasts of prison populations called a "best guess" after inmate projections go wrong.27 May 05:00 PM
CrimeCorrections helping young offenders to 'be who they want to be'New programmes responsive to young offenders and the way they learn will help communities.25 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsChester Borrows: MPs must be brave enough to do what is right rather than what is popularI kick myself more for what I didn't do and say, than feel proud of what I achieved25 May 09:00 AM
New ZealandNational accuses NZ First of going soft on crimeNZ First has campaigned on three strikes in the past but Labour wants to repeal it.22 May 06:25 AM
New ZealandPrison crisis: Govt wants to bail offenders to state housesThe Government will introduce its plans for cutting prisoner numbers in September.22 May 12:08 AM
New ZealandGovt scraps plans for mega-prisonPlans to expand Waikeria Prison in the Waikato have been scrapped.20 May 09:29 PM
New ZealandGovt urged by unions to approve mega-prisonA 600-bed boost to prisons will not solve overcrowding, unions say.18 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandMixed reaction to social welfare plansMoves to tackle child poverty welcomed, but advocates say beneficiaries let down.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBudget a good start but more needed to fix twin plagues, say Sallies and UnionFunding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed17 May 04:08 AM
New ZealandBudget: $200m for pop-up prison cellsHundreds of new pop-up jail cells will be built with $200m of new funding in Budget 2018.17 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandBig Read: Scientist vs sceptic on prisonsScience versus the roar of the crowd - what sort of justice does New Zealand want?16 May 09:04 PM
BusinessStock scammer gets 18 years for $15 million fraud committed while in prisonSteel bars couldn't stop the criminal from continuing to scam investors.15 May 06:30 PM
New ZealandDouble murderer Graeme Burton stabbed at prisonDouble murderer Graeme Burton has been assaulted at Auckland Prison this morning.10 May 11:29 PM
New ZealandGarth McVicar's police shooting praise results in tax office scrutinyA document has raised questions over the tax structure of the Sensible Sentencing Trust.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSoper: Not fair to blame three strikes law for overflowing prisonsCOMMENT: It is fair to say there's less tolerance for crime generally.10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Broken system': Sex pest to be freed despite 'obvious' threatThe man is 'obviously' likely to commit further sexual offences, says judge.07 May 06:34 PM
OpinionJailhouse informants: why the system needs reformOne of the least satisfactory features of justice is the use of jailhouse snitches.27 Apr 05:00 PM
