WorldFacebooking prison officers face sack for bagging bossA Facebook page set up by prison officers to vent their anger could now get them fired instead.22 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandThree strikes' law may have merit, says KeyThere may be "some merit" in three-strikes legislation for repeat offenders, says Prime Minister John Key.20 Sep 08:56 PM
WorldGarrido 'crazy, crazy, crazy': Family speak outThe man who held a US girl captive for 18 years is now under investigation for a string of unsolved murders.30 Aug 11:21 PM
New ZealandHostage drama ends, lawyer blames 'episodes'Convicted murderer George Baker has released a fellow prisoner who he took hostage yesterday.27 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandHostage taker among New Zealand's worstGeorge Baker (above left) murdered Liam Ashley (above right) in the back of a prison van three years ago. Police and prison officials are now trying to prevent another tragedy, after Baker took a hostage at Auckland Prison this afternoon.27 Aug 10:14 AM
New ZealandContainers may create 'slum prisons' - advocatePrison containers are for shifting goods, not housing people, says a leading penal reform advocate after today's announcement the units will be trialled at Rimutaka Prison from next March.27 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandNasty shock for jail smugglers199 people were searched at a combined Department of Corrections and police checkpoint at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo on Saturday.16 Aug 04:00 PM
