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
EditorialEditorial: Serco must be made an example ofFights in a prison are probably not unusual, and often worse that the "fight club" video from Mt Eden that has had a political chain-reaction.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister not worried over inmate arrestsThe arrest of three inmates at Mt Eden prison for allegedly helping to run a methamphetamine ring has not worried the Corrections Minister.28 Jul 05:57 AM
OpinionAndrew Geddis: Message on prisoner voting rights 'unequivocal'When a High Court judge comes out and makes a formal declaration that Parliament has failed to protect human rights, then we really should sit up and pay attention, writes Andrew Geddis.28 Jul 01:23 AM
New ZealandViolence 'under-reported' at Mt Eden prison?Inquiry to look at figures Serco sent to the Department of Corrections showing "prisoner on prisoner violence": Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.28 Jul 12:55 AM
New ZealandSerco could still deliver social servicesA Corrections Department management team has taken over the day to day running of the prison for the immediate future.27 Jul 11:31 PM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: The night all hell broke loose at Mt Eden PrisonWhat is accepted in Mt Eden today will creep into other institutions as prisoners are transferred from one to the other, writes Jarrod Gilbert. As a remand facility, Mt Eden is a gateway to prisons around the country.27 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandSerco docked $565k over violenceThe money to be docked from Serco includes a large fine for failing to keep prison violence to levels set out in its contract with government.27 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandPrisoners 'smashed' their way outNew claims have emerged of unrest at another jail soon after scandal engulfed Mt Eden prison.26 Jul 09:55 PM
New ZealandSerco could lose Mt Eden contractJohn Key says there will be serious consequences for Serco if they are found to not be meeting obligations.26 Jul 07:54 PM
New ZealandPrisoner suing Serco-run Mt Eden prisonA prisoner, who was so badly beaten he sustained serious brain injuries, is taking Serco to court in a private prosecution - the first of its kind in New Zealand.25 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Prison violence a shameful stainThis should not be happening. Being locked up is punishment enough, writes Kerre McIvor.25 Jul 06:50 AM
New ZealandPrison assault incident may be case of mistaken identityThe prisoner who died after allegedly being dropped off a landing at Mount Eden may have died from causes unrelated to an assault.24 Jul 11:32 PM
New ZealandKey warns of 'serious consequences'The Prime Minister says there will be serious consequences for Serco if they are found to not be meeting obligations at Mt Eden Correctional Facility.24 Jul 11:06 PM
New ZealandMore heat for Serco over new injuryCorrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga denies the takeover indicates a loss of confidence in operator.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-con: Jail economy rife in Mt EdenA former Mt Eden inmate reveals tobacco and drugs are regularly available, and shows David Fisher how they are smuggled in.24 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical roundup: Reforming or wrecking prisons$100,000 a year to imprison a person is a lot of money. That's the striking figure at the centre of the current prison scandal and debate.24 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Prisoners should be allowed to vote'The High Court has ruled a blanket ban on all prisoners' voting in general elections is an unjustified limit on their right to vote.24 Jul 04:09 AM
New ZealandCorrections takes over troubled jailMinister says Government team is stepping in to run Mt Eden prison, after private firm rocked by allegations of violence.24 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandInmate's death: Lawyers hiredThe parents of a prison inmate whose death is at the centre of a prison violence scandal are looking to lay a formal complaint with police.23 Jul 09:43 PM
New ZealandInmate's father: Son 'pushed by gang members'The father of a former inmate at Mt Eden Prison denies claims his son was injured when he fell from a cell block landing.23 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandFresh case of prisoner injury surfacesCorrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga was under renewed pressure last night after a fresh case of violence was reported from the Serco-run Mt Eden Correctional Facility.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGrandfather of inmate top National aideThe inmate whose death is at the centre of a prison violence scandal is the grandson of a National Party stalwart who died just weeks later.23 Jul 05:00 PM
