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Top NY cop pleads guilty

Hospital restrains man for six years

A mentally ill patient restrained in solitary confinement for almost six years is one of several disturbing cases the Ombudsmen have uncovered.

Jail guard accused of smuggling

Ombudsmen boost staff numbers to handle inmate complaints

Attempt to throw drugs into prison fails

<i>Patrick Gower:</i> Crusher Collins a self-styled toughie

Judith Collins' 'Crusher' nickname comes from her boy-racer policy but also feeds into her self-styled image as Govt hardwoman.

New parole bid for Tamihere

Escaped prisoner worked outside the wire

Tough decisions needed to avoid crisis -Treasury

Tough decisions about prisons, education, pensions and tax need to be made if NZ is to avoid a looming Government debt crisis, says Treasury.