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Nasty shock for jail smugglers
199 people were searched at a combined Department of Corrections and police checkpoint at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo on Saturday.
Don't jail me, says medal case man
The man who negotiated the return of one of the stolen war medals says he should not spend any time in jail if convicted of methamphetamine charges.
Baby P: Toddler killers segregated in jail for 'safety'
The killers of Baby P were yesterday put into segregated prison wings for their own safety after their identities were made public.
Recidivist offender's death 'justice for his victims'
A man found dead in a Northland ditch had been previously been jailed for armed robbery and was due in court next week for reoffending.
Birthday boy's drug-filled present intercepted
A point bag of methamphetamine was contained in a belated birthday card and present sent to Auckland Prison last week.
Ronnie Biggs released from prison
The great train robber has been granted a release on compassionate grounds.
Public-private infrastructure fund to invest up to $500m
The Super Fund is to use a public-private partnership fund investing in infrastructure such as schools, hospitals and housing.