New ZealandPrisoners already threatening guards over smoking banThreats to guards are already widespread as a result of the looming smoking ban, the Corrections Association says.29 Jun 06:56 AM
New ZealandCigarette crackdown already causing fights, says ex-inmateSqueeze on cigarettes is already causing fights, says a man just released from Waikato's Rangipo Prison.28 Jun 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Bash' threats over prison smoking banPrison guards have been threatened with "the bash" when the ban on inmates smoking takes effect.28 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrison smoking ban to kick in next JulyCorrections Minister Judith Collins today announced prisoners have 12 months to kick the smoking habit before a total ban comes in.28 Jun 12:30 AM
OpinionShould NZ prisons be smoke-free?Smoking will be banned in all prisons from next year. Is this a good idea? Some say it could cause fights, others claim it will reduce lung cancer risks.27 Jun 08:35 PM
New ZealandPrisons to become smoke-free from next yearDepartment of Corrections bosses found taxpayers could be liable for lawsuits from prison guards exposed to inmates' second-hand smoke.26 Jun 04:00 PM
KahuA catalyst for social changeCarol Hirschfeld talks frankly about what she hopes is life-changing programming at Maori TV.25 Jun 04:00 PM
Small BusinessNurseries fear impact of cheap prison labourAn emergency meeting has been called as the horticulture industry confronts what its says is the negative impact of cheap prison labour.23 Jun 11:14 PM
New ZealandNZ killer jailed for 25 years for US wife's murderKiwi Blazej Kot has been sentenced to 25 yrs to life in prison for fatally slashing his wife's throat in the US.16 Jun 09:14 PM
