New ZealandMongrel Mob, Black Power - Violence rife in prison'No obvious plan' to bring Hawke's Bay prison up to UN standards, critical report says.06 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandPhillip John Smith denied parolePhillip John Smith has been denied parole because he poses a high risk for re-offending.30 Jun 02:17 AM
New ZealandFugitives 'abandon' terminally ill childPrisoner who escaped after brother's funeral has abandoned sick child in hospital.28 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandInmates' outrage over murderer's jail wedding"Bewilderment" over decision to allow rapist and murderer to marry in prison today.26 Jun 09:09 PM
New ZealandEx lawyer to marry 'evil' client in prisonA disgraced former lawyer will marry an "evil and dangerous predator" in prison tomorrow.26 Jun 06:21 AM
New ZealandBeehive goes to the dogsCoda, Baz and Jock were more interested in playfighting than meeting the minister.19 Jun 05:04 AM
New ZealandPrison lockdown after guards call in sickInmates at Auckland Prison were locked down at the weekend after guards called in sick.19 Jun 04:48 AM
New ZealandPrison officers charged after investigation into forceThe investigation was into force used after a stabbing at Auckland Prison.15 Jun 10:15 AM
New ZealandMinistry slams alternative educationMinistry of Education says it will do more to keep at-risk teens in mainstream schools.15 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandPrisoner found with 'wrench and spanner'An inmate who allegedly tried to escape from Auckland Prison will face internal charges.08 Jun 12:15 AM
New ZealandBashing claims: Prison guards suspendedPrison chief orders inquiries after reviewing CTV footage personally.07 Jun 12:02 AM
BusinessWatch: Inside NZ's most secure jailSee inside NZ's only maximum security prison, which has just had a $300m rebuild.05 Jun 06:17 PM
New ZealandWoman who ordered 'hit' recalled to jailGail Maney says she was trying to get on with her life in Hamilton.04 Jun 08:22 PM
New ZealandPrisoners clean up in battle of bandsA Kiwi music-themed Battle of the Bands behind bars has been won by the prisoners.28 May 11:07 PM
New ZealandLife inside New Zealand prisonsA new book by Herald journalist Anna Leask reveals life inside New Zealand prisons.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt upholds ruling on prisoner voting banA decision labelling a ban on prisoners voting a human rights breach has been upheld26 May 03:40 AM
Kahu'They punch us where it won't mark'Teenagers at a youth prison allege to watchdog that staff hit them during 'fight clubs'.14 May 09:58 PM
KahuSeparate Maori prison not Labour policy: LittleA proposal for a separate Maori prison is not Labour policy, leader Andrew Little says.08 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandDangerous Wellington prisoner arrestedRikihana Tawhai, who's accused of escaping custody, has been found.08 May 06:49 PM
OpinionEditorial: Prisoners' sperm donor rightsEditorial: Prisoners do not have a right to be given an opportunity to donate sperm.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrutal jail bashing, jury to retireVictim so badly beaten he could no longer walk, talk or do anything for himself.04 May 08:29 PM
New ZealandPrison director, staff on special leaveThe Herald understands prison director was on his final warning before he went on leave.04 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandAttacked inmate spends month in hospitalAn inmate has spent more than a month in hospital after a brutal attack in Christchurch.27 Apr 10:55 PM
EditorialEditorial: Seclusion report shows NZ has a long way to goExpert's report on seclusion in prisons and mental health units reveals poor practices27 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuUse of solitary confinement 'disturbing'A scathing report has slammed New Zealand for its overuse of solitary confinement.26 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionSharon Shalev: Seclusion is cruel restraintCOMMENT: Report funds seclusion is often used without proper conditions26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCorrections: Mass strip search not illegalA strip search of a group of inmates after assaults on prison staff was legal, says DoC.10 Apr 10:21 PM
New ZealandInmate fights for life after attackChristchurch Men's Prison inmate fighting for his life after attack by fellow prisoner31 Mar 12:48 AM
New Zealand'I'd never read a book before'Six inmates were awarded certificates after completing courses at Auckland Prison today.28 Mar 06:56 AM
New ZealandPrisoners keep guards' details in cellPrison guards' private information has been found in gang members' cells at Paremoremo.27 Mar 06:08 PM
New ZealandInmate death referred to coronerThe inmate who died at Hawkes Bay Prison on Friday was Kolby Heta.19 Mar 10:08 PM
New ZealandRSA triple killer busted with porn in cellWilliam Dwayne Bell has been charged after he was caught with porn in his Auckland cell.18 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandInmate dead after 'serious incident'An inmate is dead after an incident at Hawkes Bay Regional Prison yesterday.17 Mar 05:55 PM
New ZealandFighting crime with educationPrisoners at Rimutaka Prison today received certificates for improving their reading and writing.17 Mar 04:46 AM
