New ZealandMen tried to smuggle drugs into prisonFour men have been charged for attempting to smuggle drug-filled packages into a Hawke's Bay prison.29 Jul 04:06 AM
World'Why should I keep them and feed them?'The Turkish president said that he would reinstate the death penalty to deal with those who took park in the coup attempt19 Jul 04:59 AM
PoliticsMinister's decision on gang member ranklesJudith Collins' decision to suspend Ngapari Nui's voluntary work in Whanganui Prison could have far-reaching consequences, crime and 10 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandPatch cost volunteer prison roleThe Corrections Department says it was prepared to back an ex-gang affiliate working in prisons until it found out he was a patched member.07 Jul 04:38 AM
New ZealandAlleged prison relationship investigatedAn investigation has begun after allegations a female prison officer at the Otago Corrections Facility had a relationship with a male prisoner.06 Jul 06:42 PM
KahuMaori leaders call for Corrections head to resignSouth Taranaki Maori leaders are calling for the chief executive of the Corrections Department to resign after a kaumatua was removed 05 Jul 11:25 PM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: No grounds for criminal charges after Hillary Clinton email probeThe FBI is not recommending criminal charges be brought against Hillary Clinton over the use of her private email server. Turkey has charges 17 more people over the recent deadly gun and bomb attack at Istanbul's international airport. Watch05 Jul 07:08 PM
OpinionEditorial: Rehab, it can really happenWhen young people are sent to prison for a crime as serious as murder, few of us give much thought to what they will do with all that time inside.02 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom cop killer to top scholar: A story of redemption and forgivenessDaniel Luff killed a cop when he was 17. He is working to be a better man while in prison.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerco frees violent man in blunderA man facing a serious violence charge was mistakenly released from a Serco-run prison, the Weekend Herald has learned.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for life claims innocence on FacebookOne of the men convicted of murdering disabled Featherston man Glen Jones has set up a Facebook page proclaiming his innocence.12 Jun 09:18 AM
New ZealandWatch NZ Herald Focus: Prison over spendThe soaring prison population has led to an over spend of 45 million dollars on jails in the last 12 months and new technology could help reduce the number of bobby calves being killed. Also a Kiwi takes America’s got talent by storm. Watch01 Jun 07:13 PM
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
