Surprise visit finds 'deeply concerning' issues at Auckland Prison
Prisoners locked in cells for 22 hours a day among the issues cited by chief ombudsman.
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RSA triple killer claims he was discriminated against, court hears
Notorious killer says suggestion he smuggled contraband in prison is a 'cheap shot'.
RSA triple killer William Bell apologises for his crimes, seeks judicial review of his security reclassification last year
William Bell: 'I am not proud of what I did. I committed a horrendous crime.'
RSA killer William Bell wins right to appear in court
Bell is seeking a review of his prison security levels after it was raised last year.
'I pulled the trigger': Father admits pointing gun at preschooler in driveway death
Auckland man admits shooting during parole hearing, but will stay behind bars.
Why was a young prisoner put in a cell with a violent rapist?
Corrections won't say how the pair were allowed to share a cell.
White supremacist wants NZ authorities to pay legal bills
Philip Arps was found metres from mosque during March 15 gunman's sentencing.
Appeal denied: Philip Arps loses bid to ease strict prison release conditions
Christchurch white supremacist fails in third appeal over prison release conditions.
Police cleared over not arresting drink-driving murderer night before he killed again
A groomsman at David Bain's wedding, Paul Tainui was carrying knives in his car.
Serious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injured
Serious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.
Has NZ spent more on Corrections in two years than on all Treaty of Waitangi settlements?
John Tamihere claims high levels of Māori imprisonment is costing NZ Government dearly.
Health issues halt rehab programme for gang member
The Parole Board criticised the decision to stop rehab for a prisoner in lieu of dialysis.
Murderer on the run: Five arrested in relation to killer's escape
Epiha escaped from Corrections custody on September 11 and is still on the run.
A week on: Convicted murderer Katrina Epiha still on the run
Katrina Epiha, convicted of murder, has been on the run for a week.
Violent teen to be released as 'more time won't help'
Ollie Walker punched a Corrections officer so hard, he was left unable to speak properly.
Escapee murderer gave two prison guards the slip - including one she was cuffed to
Police are appealing for sightings of Karina Epiha, who has been on the run.
Prisoner voting: Inmates 'denied' information on election, referendums says ex-con
Former inmate Arthur Taylor says prisoners got getting adequate information on election
People who help escapee murderer risk prosecution as police hunt for killer
Katrina Epiha is dangerous and should not be approached.
Hunt for murderer continues into second day as authorities remain tight-lipped
Corrections wouldn't explain how Katrina Epiha escaped custody at Middlemore Hospital.
Police investigating corruption at Rimutaka Prison
Wide-ranging investigation has been going on at Rimutaka Prison over the past eight weeks.
Corrections admits to keeping prisoners confined for over 23 hours per day
A report finds 16 out of 30 times women at ARWCF were locked up for over 23 hours.
'Appalled' at suspected suicide in prison
Jonathan Lindsay would 'give you the shirt off his back'.
Women's prison run by 'punitive culture'
Damning internal review of Auckland Region Women's Correctional Facility at Wiri.
Christchurch terrorist allowed to watch two hours of television a day
The convicted murderer is allowed to the watch the Home and Garden channel in his cell.
Inmate organised bar tab for Mt Eden prison guards
An imprisoned gang member organised a bar tab for guards in an attempt to corrupt them.
The secret flight to get Chch mosque gunman to sentencing
Corrections says releasing any flight details would compromise public safety.
Parole Board releases full decision about release of drug-smuggling kickboxer Karel Sroubek
Parole Board releases full decision for drug smuggler Karel Sroubek
Prison escapee and sex offender to appeal conviction
Phillip John Smith claims police acted unlawfully to return him to New Zealand.
Drug-smuggling kickboxer Karel Sroubek granted parole
He was due to finish his sentence in early 2022.
Man who stole police guns charged with prison assault
Notorious thief who made off in a police patrol car pleads guilty to prison attack.
Prisoner climbs basketball hoop, stays there 8 hours and spits at guards
The prisoner then spat at and hit a guard trying to get him down, a court heard.
Cycling death: Victim was a 'true gentleman' and 'absolute legend'
"He was a kind, lovely man, a true gentleman who always had a smile on his face."
Inmate had heart attack after Corrections failed to provide medication
The Health and Disability Commission found Corrections failed in its responsibilities.