New ZealandOtago prison in lockdownAn Otago prison's been put in lockdown after three staff were assaulted by three inmates.11 Feb 05:11 AM
New ZealandClaims guard assaulted inmateCorrections have launched an investigation into claims a guard assaulted an inmate at one of New Zealand's toughest prisons.10 Feb 07:21 PM
New ZealandPrison babies: Raising kids behind barsMore than 100 babies have been born to women in prison in the past six years. The Weekend Herald spoke to the mums trying to make the best of a bad situation.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStripped inmates file group complaintSome of the country's most high profile inmates are demanding compensation and an apology from the Department of Corrections over a mass strip search.10 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandGovernment to quash gay sex convictionsHistoric convictions for sex between men in New Zealand will be quashed, Justice Minister Amy Adams has announced this afternoon.09 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandDeaths in custody increasingly rareAll but one of the deaths since 1992 were men.17 Jan 03:31 AM
New ZealandPrison births: I was basically on my ownJo Pitman shares her story on having a baby in prison. She is one of a handful of women who had babies behind bars.12 Jan 04:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBurton's deadly rampage a decade onThe murderer on parole shot Karl Kuchenbecker and wounded seven others.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFacebook posts from prison anger victimA man in jail for an art gallery burglary has been active on Facebook - posting photos of prison tattoos and messaging friends and family about roast chicken dinners.30 Dec 07:44 AM
OpinionGilbert: Give PM's jail policy a chanceCOMMENT: Bill English has quietly championed a prison reform approach that should appeal to fiscal conservatives and social liberals alike.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandClosed prison units could be reopenedThe rapidly-growing prison population has forced the Corrections Department to consider reopening prison units which were closed just a year ago.19 Dec 06:30 AM
New ZealandInmate 'denied mental health care'A prisoner was restrained for 21 hours a day after forensic mental health team would not treat him, a campaigner says.16 Dec 08:54 PM
New ZealandAuckland Prison director replacedThe man tasked with running New Zealand's toughest prison has today been replaced. Tom Sherlock has been the director of Auckland Prison at Paremoremo since 2012.14 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandInmate's TradeMe auction 'too far'The auction by infamous Auckland Prison inmate Arthur Taylor of a shirt he has worn in court has been pulled by TradeMe as it was "a bridge too far".13 Dec 09:04 AM
New ZealandChristmas dinner - prison styleWhat will prisoners be eating for Christmas dinner in New Zealand this year? Corrections have released the annual menu for its 10,000 inmates.12 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandTorture reports: Amnesty urges further stepsAmnesty International say they're "concerned" about the reports released by Crimes of Torture Act inspectors, and steps must be taken to prevent further acts of torture.09 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandWho is New Zealand's new PM?New Zealand's new Prime Minister is a former farmer and literature student from smalltown Southland who once described himself as "specialising in being boring".08 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandSystem 'failing prisoners and the public'The Salvation Army has released a report with several recommendations to Corrections to reduce re-offending and help ex-prisoners re-enter society.06 Dec 03:00 PM
OpinionRaybon KanNothing heroic about batty prison lawCOMMENT: Three strikes and you're out. If any expression shows the influence of America, this is it.30 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Time to strike out Three Strikes lawCOMMENT: The Three-Strikes legislation is only going to increase the prison population. It's time it went the way of its disgraced Act Party champion.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer causes hospital chaos with shivMurderer George Baker was involved in a stand-off with police at Auckland's North Shore Hospital after he was uncuffed by Corrections staff and "smashed up his room".28 Nov 05:20 AM
CrimeWatch NZH Local Focus: I could've killed her"It's Not Ok" spokesperson Vic Tamati talks to Hawke's Bay Regional Prison inmates about living a violence-free life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 05:40 PM
OpinionTommy Kapai: Can we right our wrongs?How could we have got it so wrong? The pollsters and the politicians, the analysts, theorists and columnists - especially this one18 Nov 05:19 AM
New ZealandA stitch in time saves nineThey say a stitch in time saves nine - that's the hope for a group of Auckland prisoners.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour prison guards assaultedAn implement was used in an assault against four Christchurch prison guards last night.10 Nov 12:23 AM
New ZealandDecision due today to free LeteleFamily of jailed woman dying of cancer are praying for good news today.09 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandGang members volunteer in NZ prisonsA review of volunteers in New Zealand prisons has found two were active gang members - one of whom had a conviction for making P.08 Nov 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Inmate given prison exam answers'Labour MP Kelvin Davis says an inmate has reported being given answers to exams in a situation where good test results boost prison-manager Serco's performance.06 Nov 01:24 AM
OpinionSmalley: Move imprisoned mum to homeCOMMENT: Some of you will say, 'you do the crime, you do the time'. But if you consider her children's perspective, does your point of view change?01 Nov 07:06 PM
New ZealandGovt set to miss target for reducing reoffendingThe Government appears certain to miss its target of cutting reoffending in New Zealand by next year.25 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 'For a moment they're not inmates'Port Ahuriri Playcentre has stunning new carvings for the kids to enjoy. But they're not from a gallery or marae, they're from prison. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch25 Oct 12:29 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Spending $1 billion is criminalCOMMENT: Crime does not pay, as the old adage goes. That may or may not be true, but what is absolutely without question is that crime costs.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoys overpower staff: call for actionSeven boys overpowered three night staff at a south Auckland youth justice facility and took their keys before escaping onto the roof.21 Oct 09:02 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: A complex picture behind prison barsCOMMENT: John Key this week recalled the shock he felt when Simon Power privately told him he would be retiring from politics.21 Oct 04:00 PM
