New ZealandPrison death: No suspicious circumstancesAn inmate found dead at Paremoremo prison has been checked by Corrections staff hourly.22 Sep 04:11 AM
New ZealandJai Edwards to be released on paroleA prisoner serving a life sentence for murdering a man at a party 12 years ago will be released on parole later this month.18 Sep 08:17 AM
New ZealandCommission to investigate miscarriages of justice backed by LabourAt least 20 people are behind bars after being wrongfully convicted of serious crimes and an independent body is needed to investigate such cases, politicians have been told.16 Sep 10:23 PM
New ZealandSerco let off seven penalty finesSerco has been forgiven $620,000 of financial penalties after being issued performance notices by the Corrections Department.15 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandSerco facing huge fines over Mt Eden failingsIn total the private prisoner operator will be at least $1,090,000 out of pocket, TV3 reported.09 Sep 06:53 AM
New ZealandInmates knit blankets for abandoned animalsInmates at Rolleston Prison have been showing their softer side, knitting blankets for abandoned and homeless animals rescued by the SPCA.04 Sep 02:28 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prison not the worst for assaultsNew Corrections figures show the controversial Mt Eden prison doesn't have the worst assault rate among inmates - but the union representing prison guards at state-run jails has cast doubt on the numbers.02 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandAssaults not just a Mt Eden problemTwo state jails have worse assault rates than the controversial privately-run Mt Eden prison.01 Sep 07:52 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Once upon a time in a Mexican jailI was in a little town in the South of Mexico a few years back when I inadvertently found the local prison.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGang fears lead to rise in segregationAn increasing number of at-risk prisoners are being put in segregation.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransgender prisoner to receive apologyCorrections will apologise to Jade Follett following a revelation her transfer request went nowhere when a staff member went on leave.27 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandVoters want jails run by state, not privatelySerco and other private companies have no place running New Zealand prisons, a majority of voters believe.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerco failed to report assaultA serious assault at Mt Eden prison saw an inmate's arm broken at the elbow and spun like a windmill - a case which Serco failed to report.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInvestigation highlights depth of 'Serco circus' - MPIt was announced today that the terms of reference and timeframe for the chief inspector of Corrections' investigation have been extended.27 Aug 09:06 AM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Life on the InsideDavid Fisher talks to former inmates about what life behind bars is really like.27 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandTransgender prisoner moved to women's jailA transgender prisoner has been moved to a women's jail, hours after transgender advocacy group began a hunger strike highlighting her plight.27 Aug 04:13 AM
New ZealandInvestigation into prison fights extendedAn investigation into organised prisoner fights at Mt Eden prison has been extended due to the number of issues raised at the facility.26 Aug 11:18 PM
New Zealand'Men's prison not safe for trans woman'The Department of Corrections is defending its position on transgender prisoners, as an advocate group threatens a hunger strike.25 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandI just wanted out: Serco managerA former assistant director at then Serco-run Mt Eden Prison disputed a report in yesterday's Herald that he was dismissed for refusing to take a workplace drug test24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCorrections breached duty of care for inmateThe Department of Corrections has apologised to a Waikato inmate's family after prison medical staff failed to properly care for his "complex medical needs".24 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandInquest into prisoner's death beginsA prisoner who died in jail had requested segregation from a man who had been convicted of sexually assaulted him.24 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandConnor's killer told: 'Your day is coming'Michael Murray is expected to be 'kept out of general population' as he serves his time for killing Connor Morris.14 Aug 08:07 PM
New ZealandAdditional staff brought in to Mt Eden prisonAdditional staff have been brought in to Mt Eden prison since Corrections stepped in to run the jail last month, the department has confirmed.13 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandDead inmate had huge rap sheetThe inmate found dead in his Mt Eden prison cell had admitted violence and sex charges against women and children spanning a period of four decades.13 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandPrisoners 'don't want to go to Serco'Labour MP Kelvin Davis visits criminals at Paremoremo prison to collect further stories about inmates' treatment at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.10 Aug 12:15 AM
New ZealandVictims can get share of crims' mistreatment compoUnder a new law, criminals won't be able to get their hands on mistreatment compensation cash while jailed, and their victims can claim compensation from the payouts.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer fell for prison guardA murderer serving a life sentence at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo developed such an infatuation for a Corrections officer he had her name tattooed across his chest.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFine dining replaces jailhouse gelatinThe typical meal of mince and peas was out the window today in the Rimutaka Prison kitchen.07 Aug 06:50 AM
New ZealandGang member's identity kept a secretAn Auckland man facing a raft of drugs, weapons and money laundering charges appeared in court this morning for a bail application.03 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandPeters defends view on Lotu-IigaWinston Peters has defended embattled Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, saying he is partly qualified for the job because he is Samoan.02 Aug 07:19 PM
New ZealandCrowds gather for prison protestA crowd of about 100 protesters have gathered outside Auckand's Mt Eden Corrections Facility today against the privitisation of jails.31 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandPair in court for drug smugglingA single mum and a man have appeared in court for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into a Christchurch prison.29 Jul 12:24 AM
New ZealandInmate's family question if care was 'adequate'Lawyers engaged by the family of a prison inmate who died after contracting a superbug want to know how staff responded to his complaints of illness.28 Jul 11:42 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: High incarceration rate is the real prison scandalHow naive can our political masters be. They let a private prison operator self-report on how well they're doing, then act surprised when it all turns to custard, writes Brian Rudman.28 Jul 09:31 PM
