WorldAustralian man avoids Afghan death sentenceA former Australian soldier has been sentenced to 20 years in jail in Afghanistan for murdering a colleague.05 Jan 11:54 PM
WorldNeo-Nazi jailed for Auschwitz sign theftA Swedish neo-Nazi has been jailed for the theft of the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign from the Auschwitz Nazi death camp.31 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandGuard loses bid to appeal firingA Rimutaka prison guard has been denied the chance to challenge a determination of the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after he was fired for serious misconduct.30 Dec 10:21 PM
New ZealandHIV man jailed for sex charges against childrenAn HIV-positive man who sexually abused two children under 12 after serving time in jail for a similar offence has avoided an indefinite jail term.14 Dec 02:06 AM
WorldNZ nurse murder-accused tries to take own lifeThe man charged with the murder of NZ nurse Michelle Beets has attempted to take his life in an Australian prison.13 Dec 12:37 AM
New ZealandPrison guards charged with smuggling contraband into jailTwo Auckland prison guards have today been charged with smuggling contraband - including a controlled drug - into jail for inmates. One of the men also faces a charge of unlawful possession of a firearm. 06 Dec 05:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland prison guards arrestedTwo Auckland prison guards were arrested today and face a number of charges after a joint operation between police and the Department of Corrections.06 Dec 02:39 AM
WorldBritish grandmother waits on death rowFor eight years, a British grandmother has been living on death row in Texas.05 Dec 10:30 PM