WorldGhislaine Maxwell's prison interview: The 8 key takeawaysMaxwell denied introducing Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein.23 Aug 04:29 AM
New ZealandBullet lodged in skull: Young man jailed after shooting at house'People who fire shots at residential housing should go to prison, bar nothing.'22 Aug 01:00 AM
WorldGerman neo-Nazi uses gender law to enter women's prisonSven Liebich will serve 18 months in a women's prison in Chemnitz, Saxony.20 Aug 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Extremely cold': Inmate comes down after spending night on South Island prison roofThe inmate was spotted on the roof of Otago Corrections Facility at 12.45pm yesterday. 20 Aug 08:43 PM
New ZealandInmate on roof at Otago prison sparks emergency responseFire services are on site as a precaution because of the roof's height.20 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandAuckland prisoner critically injured after attack involving three other inmatesThe victim has been rushed to Auckland City Hospital. Police will be investigating. 19 Aug 12:59 AM
RoyalsCrown princess' son faces rape charges, faces 10 years in prisonMarius Borg Hoiby is charged with raping four women and several acts of violence.18 Aug 07:46 PM
Herald NOWNZ Herald Morning News Update | $1 trillion debt looms and five unions take Government to courtNZ Herald Morning News Update | Gangs make prison violence harder and ‘Donald Trump played into Putin’s hands’.Watch17 Aug 07:29 PM
New Zealand'Very dangerous situation': Prison riots more common, staff warnA prison riot at Spring Hill led to a lockdown on Saturday.17 Aug 04:06 AM
New ZealandRioting inmates secured, fires extinguished at Spring Hill PrisonPrisoners in the high-security unit set blankets alight, but the prison is out of lockdown16 Aug 06:05 AM
New Zealand'Cruel irony': Prison gets air conditioning while hospital down the road waits'The injustice is glaring,' says a Taradale resident.14 Aug 09:26 PM
New ZealandMental health nurse quit, visited murderer in prison 67 times, moved in with him after releaseThe Nursing Council alleged her behaviour amounted to professional misconduct. 12 Aug 09:53 PM
World'Disgusting behaviour': Australian prisoners cook guinea pigs from animal shelterAnimal carcasses were found in a fridge at Wooroloo Prison Farm.11 Aug 08:46 PM
New ZealandAuckland man with 70 theft convictions caught driving stolen Bentley, jailed for shootingThe gunshot victim drove himself to a medical centre to get help.10 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeMajor NZ crime figure acquitted of $20m meth importThe gang boss, who cannot be identified, was given the verdict today. 08 Aug 01:43 AM
New ZealandHomeless man jailed for spreading poo around police cellThe custody centre was disrupted for several hours due to the mess and odour.06 Aug 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Prison could get 460 more high-security inmatesLabour says the document shows groundwork being laid for a 'mega-prison' in Hawke's Bay.05 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldSeven inmates dead, 11 injured in Veracruz prison riotFighting started on Saturday afternoon and continued throughout the night.03 Aug 09:49 PM
CrimeWatch: Does imprisoned gang leader's happy dance prove he was in on $20m meth import?He claims ignorance of the scheme, but prosecutors argue that defies logic.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Twenty cops with guns': Parolee heading back to jail after suburban police operationPolice blocked part of a busy city road to extract the man from his home.30 Jul 09:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMore freedom, less violence: Some US states look to European prisonsNew York Times: A growing number of states are looking for ideas that can be adapted. 28 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppressionThe Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocativeThe MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrifying explosion': Surge in prison segregation as violence risesOver 12,000 segregation requests were approved in 2023/24, up 66% from 2018/19.27 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence. 26 Jul 09:00 PM
CrimeHow a prison guard's phone favour for an inmate led to a brutal attackA Corrections officer was left unconscious after his head was stomped in the attack.26 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandTeen killer found after escaping custody by fleeing health centre with cast on arm'Immediate review' will be carried out, Hawke's Bay Regional Prison says.21 Jul 03:29 AM
New Zealand'No physical origin': Jailed wheelchair-using rapist's disability under scrutinyStephen Wilson claims he was injured in a prison van after his arrest.20 Jul 08:00 PM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
Crime'Gonna whack it': Ex-gang member with hitman aspirations finally namedThe conspiracy to kill lasted only 29 hours before it was thwarted by fellow gang members.12 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimeMt Eden prison murder-accused, victim both known to mental health servicesThe victim's father wants to know why the two men shared a cell.08 Jul 07:15 PM
Crime'No bad blood': Inmate apologises for shanking prison officerThe guard was lured from his office and then attacked by the prisoner.06 Jul 08:00 AM
CrimeHamilton woman sentenced for fatal crash during high-speed chaseSharanjit Kaur crashed into and killed a man after chasing down her partner’s wife in a rage on June 27, last year.Watch02 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandCorrections apologise for delay in contacting dead inmate’s family after jail killing"We should have followed this up much faster."30 Jun 04:07 AM
