New Zealand'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beatingInmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.10 Jun 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIncreasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's simply not enough': Funding running out for prisoner tattoo removal schemeTe Kahui Kani is removing his Mongrel Mob tattoos - but only has funding for 6 sessions.08 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandWaikeria Prison riot inquiry: Staff failed to deal with armed, drug-smoking inmatesMongols MC members were together in a prison unit, and had a strong influence on the riot.06 Jun 05:49 PM
New Zealand30 years on from infamous family killings, Herald podcast revisits Bain massacrePart two of A Moment In Crime's look back at the infamous murder case.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandInmates camp on prison roof for over five hoursThe inmates voluntarily climbed down about 9.30pm.04 Jun 04:16 AM
New ZealandInmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston PrisonThe prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.03 Jun 05:50 AM
New ZealandViolent offender fails to return to prison after funeral - victim not told for three daysMan wanted for a 'bail breach' is inmate who failed to return to prison from day leave.31 May 06:00 AM
World'Bad breath rapist': US fugitive captured after 16 years on the runThe fugitive appeared several times on TV’s 'America’s Most Wanted'.30 May 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous people': Rival gangs team up in unprovoked attack at Auckland prisonOne of the inmates needed medical treatment outside the prison following the attack.29 May 06:44 AM
New ZealandPrison death: Staff unable to revive inmate at Hawke's Bay PrisonPrisoner's death thought to be of natural causes.29 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandCharity that housed 'sadistic' murderer loses secrecy bidCanterbury charity had battled to keep its name secret since the 2022 murder.27 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMurderer's prison release 'unnecessarily delayed'Prison officials face criticism from the Parole Board for delaying murderer's release.25 May 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWill Three Strikes be any different a second time around?"There’s a high risk ... people will come out of prison more dangerous."23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBain massacre: 30 years on from infamous family killingsA Moment In Crime takes a look at the infamous murder case.22 May 05:00 PM
Golf'Something is wrong in America': World No 1 golfer's quick jail release rankles localsSome question whether he was given preferential treatment because of his fame.18 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandTwo more jail terms after seven-on-one gang-related prison assaultThe attack was captured on the prison’s CCTV.18 May 12:00 AM
KahuCorrections Minister wants to work with Māori to help rehabilitate inmatesCorrections Minister open to a by 'Māori for Māori' rehab approach.16 May 06:15 PM
New ZealandInvestment in Corrections: Prison expansion could put pressure on communityExtra funding for prison beds, staff and rehab programmes welcomed.16 May 12:00 AM
KahuMāori and Pasifika face discrimination over police’s use of biometric data - expertA data ethicist has concerns over expanding use of the technology.15 May 06:45 PM
New ZealandBribery, Black Power, and drug smuggling: The downfall of a Corrections officerScott Topham was paid $3200 by a prisoner to bring in the contraband.15 May 05:50 AM
New Zealand'We would like confirmation': Murdering mobster claims he's given up his gang patchQuentin Duff wants out of prison, but the Parole Board wants proof he's left the gang.14 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan involved in gruesome 2006 murder re-arrested six months after releaseAshley Arnopp and Andre Gilling beat Stanley Waipouri to death in 2006.13 May 09:37 AM
Crime'Singled out': Transgender paedophile says prison punished her for inmate relationshipsOfficials considered her a troublesome inmate. But it wasn't retribution, they insisted.12 May 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicole McKee: Three Strikes is this Government putting victims firstOPINION: Our message to anyone wanting to avoid a lengthy prison sentence is simple.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Building more prison beds is the right move for nowOPINION: Governments should plan to get ahead of crime instead of belting it from behind.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Holy s***!': Violent gang member reacts as he learns how long his jail term isVictims included an innocent householder, a prison guard, a policewoman and two inmates.10 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandSome Mason Clinic patients waiting an average of 50 days in prison before admissionOmbudsman voices concerns about psychiatric care being defaulted to prisons.09 May 08:24 PM
New Zealand'Extreme and prolonged violence': Man punched, kicked as he lay prone on prison floorReview by prison inspectorate is under way after gang-related assault.09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEmpathy missing in action as MPs take pay riseOPINION: On what planet would MPs think they deserve a big pay rise while others struggle?08 May 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJudge delivers verdict on early NZ justice systemJustice David Collins points to early miscarriages of justice in colonial New Zealand.08 May 05:00 PM
KahuGrace Foundation prepares for Auckland kapa haka regionalsThe Aroha Noa group is made up of former prisoners.07 May 08:29 PM
New ZealandPonsonby shooting, Gaza ceasefire and best cars revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin May 7, 2024Police hunt for Ponsonby shooting suspect, Hamas accepts a ceasefire deal and which cars Kiwis rank the best to drive in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 May 08:14 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki scrutiny overdone, says former advisory board chairMatthew Tukaki says society is to blame for Oranga Tamariki's failures.06 May 07:13 PM
