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Convicted killer wins appeal hearing on jail term
Convicted murderer Joseph Martin Reekers has won another hearing after appealing his 15-year non-parole sentence for killing Auckland hairdresser Marie Jamieson 10 years ago.
Boy, 14, caught trying to bring cannabis into prison
Prison authorities have caught out a 14-year-old boy who tried to take cannabis hidden in his shoe into Hawke's Bay Regional Prison.
Controversial private prison opens
A controversial new private prison opened in Auckland today.
Convicted double murderer treated for cancer
Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been leaving prison for medical treatment, the Department of Corrections has confirmed today.
Sex crime monster harassed victim from prison
A violent sex offender stabbed his nephew while on bail - and was later allowed to call him repeatedly from prison in a bid to intimidate him into changing his evidence.
Restaurant manager in jail for theft of $140,000
A restaurant manager created an elaborate scheme so he could steal nearly $140,000 from his employer to feed his gambling addiction.
Prisoner sets fire to bedding, injures two
A prisoner set fire to her cell bedding at Christchurch Women's Prison last night, causing extensive damage and injuring two prison guards who came to help her.
Firm set to run Mt Eden prison criticised over UK death
A company due to take over the management of the Mt Eden prison has been criticised over the death of a boy, 14, in a UK institution.
Three strikes act used on 132 offenders in six months
The three strikes law for violent or sexual criminals has been used on 132 offenders since last June.
<i>Gary Gotlieb:</i> Knee-jerk laws undermine justice
Gary Gotlieb reveals his worries about the erosion of the right of everyone to a fair trial