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
PoliticsTerry Sarten: Locked, loaded and aimed at you nextWords can be loaded with meaning — and they may be locked, loaded and aimed at you next14 Sep 10:12 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The 10 Kiwi crims with the longest prison stintsThe Herald can reveal who the longest serving inmates in NZ prisons are.11 Sep 08:41 AM
New ZealandThree prison guards not guiltyThree prison guards have been on trial for the past two weeks.07 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandGuard 'reacted to violence with violence', court hearsThree prison guards have been on trial in the High Court for the past two weeks.04 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandThe Great Escape - 600 fewer inmates eases prison crisisPrison crisis turnaround as prison population drops by 600 inmates.03 Sep 06:59 AM
New ZealandInquest: Prisoner's healthcare in spotlight"Even looking at his fingernails I could see they were blue …"30 Aug 06:22 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges' 'tough on crime proof' — unpublished, not reviewedEvidence on prisons from National leader Simon Bridges suggests spending money elsewhere.30 Aug 05:53 AM
New ZealandCoroner's inquest begins into death of Nicholas EvansThe court heard a prisoner said Evans told him he was assaulted by Black Power prospects.30 Aug 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Excessive force' used by Corrections officers, says trainerCorrections officer also describes distress after a guard was stabbed in the head.29 Aug 12:30 AM
PoliticsJay Kuten: Chester Borrows' admission of profiting from racism is welcomeIf we could bottle Don Brash's boring cadences, we'd have a cure for insomnia.28 Aug 08:01 PM
KahuJudge: We need shorter sentences, jails without guards and less prisonCourt of Appeal's Justice Stephen Kos has a wish list for criminal justice reform.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandShocking video shows prisoners fighting with guardsThree Corrections officers are on trial accused of using excessive force.28 Aug 04:11 AM
New ZealandPrison guards accused of assaulting inmate, obstructing justiceOne of the prison officers is also accused of obstructing the course of justice.27 Aug 12:15 AM
OpinionLiam Martin: Myths don't do us justiceCOMMENT: We need to come together to share our knowledge and educate one another.26 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuKelvin Davis: I think prisoners should be able to votePrisoners who vote are less likely to reoffend, says Corrections minister Kelvin Davis.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree Strikes law glitch should be changed - Act PartyAct Party leader David Seymour speaks on "unintended consequence" of Three Strikes law.23 Aug 03:16 AM
EditorialEditorial: Prison summit paves the way for new ideasIf the prison summit produces something new it will have been worthwhile.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDangerous inmates released without going through reintegration programmesDangerous inmates are being released with no preparation for the outside world.21 Aug 07:45 AM
Kahu'Where are Māori?: Utu star disrupts criminal justice summitThe outburst disrupted the smooth flow and thrust a spotlight onto Wallace.21 Aug 06:35 AM
New ZealandMinister's heartfelt call on Māori imprisonment levels"The system is broken. It's not working. And our whānau are hurting the most."21 Aug 02:02 AM
OpinionGarth McVicar: Prison summit needs to think about familiesCOMMENT: For the causes of crime look to the breakdown of families.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisons a 'moral and fiscal failure' PM saysJacinda Ardern opened the criminal justice summit by slamming NZ's incarceration rate.20 Aug 07:21 AM
New ZealandNational slams Government's infrastructure plansAdams said the Government was conflicted and confused.18 Aug 01:09 AM
KahuBig Read: How 'tough on crime' equals votes and bulging prisonsAndrew Little's justice reform could fall victim to 'hot button' politics.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPower partially restored to Mt Eden prison"The site is locked down and secure, and all prisoners are accounted for."08 Aug 11:11 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: A chance to rethink the criminal justice systemComment: How could I be critical of what is done if I'd refused the chance to do it right?08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDog socks it to prison drug smugglersDog uncovered 11.5 grams of cannabis oil hidden in a pair of socks20 Jul 12:53 AM
New ZealandKing of the Killer Beez free after 10 year prison sentenceJosh Masters said he 'hated' P. Ten years later, he's finally left prison for dealing.14 Jul 02:26 AM
