New ZealandSoaring cost of prisons - $900mSoaring prison population growth has led to a budget blowout of $45 million in the last year, and forced the Government to expand prisons to fit more inmates.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandDozens of prisoners put in lockdownInmates at an Auckland prison were put in lockdown for 48 hours after obstructing corrections officers and disobeying orders.01 Jun 07:21 AM
New ZealandNZ prison population risingNew Zealand's prison population continues to reach all-time highs, forcing officials to get creative in juggling the numbers.18 May 07:32 AM
New ZealandYoga behind barsNew Zealand's toughest criminals are doing yoga behind bars in a bid to reduce recidivism and help turn their lives around.12 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandPrison mums make Mother's Day big eventChildren visiting their mothers will enjoy face painting, crafts and movies at Wellington Prison on Sunday.06 May 01:06 AM
New ZealandPrisoner tied to bed 'cause for concern'The treatment of a maximum security prisoner who was frequently tied to a bed for significant lengths of time is being investigated.04 May 01:16 AM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Maori incarceration rates are an issue for us allCOMMENT: That New Zealand is a highly imprisoned country is pretty widely known - but even those who know the numbers can be excused some confusion.26 Apr 07:31 PM
New ZealandPrisoner death in South AucklandA spokeswoman for the Auckland South Corrections Facility at Wiri said the man was "taken ill" at 4.05pm.14 Apr 08:20 AM
BDBDBusinessSerco to pay $8m to CorrectionsSerco has agreed to pay $8 million to Corrections after the department stepped in last July to manage the Mt Eden Corrections facility.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandSerco charged $8m for prison debacleThe Government has charged Serco $8 million to cover the costs of resuming control of Mt Eden Corrections Facility last year.03 Apr 10:04 PM
New ZealandArtists in cells for a brush with lawWhen Papakura artist Jacquelyn Ritete surveys the 40 cells at Counties Manukau Police station in Wiri, she sees potential.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner not sorry for attack on murdererA prisoner behind an attack on a convicted murderer which left the victim with a broken arm and fractured skull says he is not sorry.24 Feb 03:39 AM
New ZealandPrisons may turn to 'double-bunking'Up to 130 more prison cells could be "double-bunked" to cope with an unexpected blow-out in the prison population, Corrections chief Ray Smith says.17 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandPrisoner escapes when guards fall asleepIncident report by Corrections on inmate's hospital visit flight sees minister face questions about staff fatigue.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCollins: No 'fight clubs' on my watchCorrections Minister rejects claims of organised prison violence.16 Feb 12:13 AM
New ZealandSerco: There is no 'dropping' of inmatesNot a single person interviewed for an inquiry into violence at Mt Eden Corrections Facility has confirmed the practice of "dropping" inmates from balconies, Serco says.14 Feb 11:56 PM
New ZealandPrisoner dies at ParemoremoA prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell this morning while staff were conducting routine rounds.11 Feb 09:31 PM
New ZealandThe most smuggled item revealedAlmost 7000 prohibited items have been seized from inmates at prisons in 2015.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBail reforms lead to higher prison populationCorrections Minister Judith Collins says she stands by tough bail reforms that have led to a bigger prison population and stretched the Corrections Department's budget.17 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandInmate stabbed in the headAn inmate at Christchurch Men's Prison has been stabbed in the head by a group of men.09 Dec 03:46 AM
New ZealandMt Eden jail: Serco sackedPrivate prison operator's contract to run troubled corrections facility will not be renewed.09 Dec 12:04 AM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Treatment of prisoners is criminalThe release of a report into fighting at Mt Eden Prison is held up in court, thanks to a legal challenge by former prison manager, Serco.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGroup honours Sir Peter WilliamsA prison reform group, formerly headed by the late Sir Peter Williams, QC, has been renamed in his honour.04 Dec 02:26 AM
New Zealand'I had confidence when they were at the top'Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga has defended the past ranking of privately run Mt Eden Prison as the best in the country, saying it was based on its record at the time.03 Dec 06:29 AM
New Zealand'Buddies' label earns rap for SercoReprimand after prison worker says he doesn't like term 'inmates'.02 Dec 05:59 PM
New ZealandPrisoner hospitalised following assaultA Rimutaka prisoner is in a serious condition after being assaulted by another inmate, the prison director confirmed.02 Dec 01:01 AM
New ZealandMost popular books in prisons revealedHeroic fantasy books, Jack Reacher novels and crime thrillers top the reading list inside our prisons.28 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandSerco off to court over Mt Eden Prison reportSerco has gone to the High Court to challenge a draft report by the prison inspectorate on claims about 'fight clubs' and contraband in Mt Eden Prison.26 Nov 02:18 AM
New ZealandPrison's pet therapy pays offIt's not often you'll see a lama wandering around the grounds of a prison.20 Nov 01:33 AM
New ZealandKey says he did not overstep the markPrime Minister John Key says he did not go too far by accusing the Labour Party of supporting rapists, child molesters and murderers.10 Nov 08:27 PM
WorldGuards storm detention centreRiot police have stormed the embattled Christmas Island detention centre, allegedly using gas canisters and rubber bullets to restore order.10 Nov 12:55 AM
