New ZealandConvicted killer wins appeal hearing on jail termConvicted 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.04 Apr 01:43 AM
New ZealandBoy, 14, caught trying to bring cannabis into prisonPrison authorities have caught out a 14-year-old boy who tried to take cannabis hidden in his shoe into Hawke's Bay Regional Prison.03 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandControversial private prison opensA controversial new private prison opened in Auckland today.30 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandConvicted double murderer treated for cancerConvicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been leaving prison for medical treatment, the Department of Corrections has confirmed today.22 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandSex crime monster harassed victim from prisonA 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.19 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessRestaurant manager in jail for theft of $140,000A restaurant manager created an elaborate scheme so he could steal nearly $140,000 from his employer to feed his gambling addiction.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPrisoner sets fire to bedding, injures twoA 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. 09 Feb 05:22 AM
New ZealandFirm set to run Mt Eden prison criticised over UK deathA 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.28 Jan 12:18 AM
New ZealandThree strikes act used on 132 offenders in six monthsThe three strikes law for violent or sexual criminals has been used on 132 offenders since last June.19 Jan 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Gary Gotlieb:</i> Knee-jerk laws undermine justiceGary Gotlieb reveals his worries about the erosion of the right of everyone to a fair trial16 Jan 04:30 PM
