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
WorldGuantanamo closure nearsThe White House has announced that it is finalising a plan to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba.23 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: When words aren't enoughThe Corrections Minister's statements are all well and good but the seriousness of prison claims requires a harder line, writes Toby Manhire.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerco lockdown sparks court backlogFaced with a growing backlog in the already overloaded justice system, a frustrated judge has criticised Serco's Mt Eden prison for not doing its job.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSerco breached contract in the pastSerco has been fined $300,000 in the last year for breaching its contract with the Government, the Corrections Minister revealed this afternoon.23 Jul 02:49 AM
New ZealandSerco hauled before ministerUnder-fire Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga has hauled in prison operator Serco for an urgent meeting today.22 Jul 08:41 PM
New ZealandMinister defends himself over prison deathEmbattled Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga is defending his handling of the controversial death of a prisoner at a privately-run prison.22 Jul 07:41 AM
New ZealandCall for Lotu-Iiga to resign over 'dropping'Labour MP Kelvin Davis says the Corrections Minister has lost control of his department.22 Jul 05:24 AM
OpinionShould Serco's prison contract be reviewed?Labour MP Kelvin Davis has claimed that a prisoner who was thought to have died from a superbug had severe injuries that could only have been caused by violent abuse within jail.22 Jul 01:22 AM
New ZealandJail 'bashing' victim was turning life aroundThe inmate whose death is the subject of multiple inquiries was on the brink of escaping the life which put him behind bars, friends have told the Herald.21 Jul 10:22 PM
New ZealandMP: ‘Ill’ prisoner died after ‘dropping’Labour MP Kelvin Davis has claimed a prisoner who was thought to have died from a superbug had severe injuries that could only have been caused by violent abuse.21 Jul 05:42 AM
New ZealandSerco admits 'fight club' reports came months agoThe fight clubs were a “disgrace” and showed private companies should not run prisons, the Public Service Association said.20 Jul 08:50 AM
New ZealandPrison bosses 'knew about fight club'Prison officers union says Mt Eden Prison chiefs were told 18 months ago but did "nothing about it".19 Jul 07:28 PM
New ZealandStaff sacked over relationshipsTen prison staff have been fired over inappropriate relationships - in some cases sex - with inmates.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison investigation to be launched“This behaviour of prisoners is unacceptable," said Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.19 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandMore footage of shocking prison activityFootage was reportedly filmed by an inmate at Auckland's Mount Eden prison who then sent it to media.18 Jul 05:00 PM
