TechnologyFacebook deletes prisoner pages after plots, intimidationBritish prisoners have been disconnected after they used Facebook to plot with other criminals and intimidate their victims.11 Feb 08:05 PM
New ZealandOpposition would be hit if inmates denied vote, reform group saysLabour and Maori Party strongholds will be hit if prisoners are stopped from voting, a prison reform group says.11 Feb 01:05 AM
WorldImprisoned Kiwi begs Rudd for helpA New Zealander who has spent 18 months in a squalid Jakarta jail without trial has pleaded for help.09 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandSerial prison escapee has jail term extendedA serial prison escapee who spent 50 days on the run has had a further nine months added to his sentence.08 Feb 11:45 PM
New ZealandParemoremo inmate caught after 50 days on runThe escaped prisoner Kevin Polwart has pleaded guilty to escaping custody after being caught by police this morning.04 Feb 01:33 AM
New ZealandCollins surprised at union's response to 'three-strikes' lawJudith Collins has criticised the prison guards' union for suggesting the Government's 'three-strike' policy would put guards at risk.21 Jan 09:26 PM
New ZealandThree strikes law may see early releases - criminologistPreventive detention will be retained as a sentencing option for judges under the Government's proposed "three strikes" legislation, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. 20 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandThree strikes law will leave offenders with 'nothing to lose'Offenders with a record will have "nothing to lose" and could be more likely to kill under the three-strikes law, a prisoners' advocate says.19 Jan 11:07 PM
