New ZealandWaikeria uprising: Third of prison's bed capacity destroyed in riotsWaikeria prisoners and guards have been in a stand-off for nearly 24 hours.30 Dec 12:53 AM
New ZealandJail fire: Corrections officers negotiating with nine prisonersWaikeria Prison is located off State Highway 3, south of Te Awamutu in the Waikato.29 Dec 02:35 AM
New ZealandInmates hospitalised after consuming hallucinogen grown at prisonThey'd earlier dared each other to eat worms, lick spiders and taste plants.27 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandSurprise visit finds 'deeply concerning' issues at Auckland PrisonPrisoners locked in cells for 22 hours a day among the issues cited by chief ombudsman.14 Dec 06:58 AM
CrimeRSA triple killer claims he was discriminated against, court hearsNotorious killer says suggestion he smuggled contraband in prison is a 'cheap shot'.03 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandRSA triple killer William Bell apologises for his crimes, seeks judicial review of his security reclassification last yearWilliam Bell: 'I am not proud of what I did. I committed a horrendous crime.'02 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandRSA killer William Bell wins right to appear in courtBell is seeking a review of his prison security levels after it was raised last year.24 Nov 05:46 AM
New Zealand'I pulled the trigger': Father admits pointing gun at preschooler in driveway deathAuckland man admits shooting during parole hearing, but will stay behind bars.18 Nov 03:29 AM
New ZealandWhy 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.13 Nov 08:18 PM
New ZealandWhite supremacist wants NZ authorities to pay legal billsPhilip Arps was found metres from mosque during March 15 gunman's sentencing.09 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandAppeal denied: Philip Arps loses bid to ease strict prison release conditionsChristchurch white supremacist fails in third appeal over prison release conditions.05 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandPolice cleared over not arresting drink-driving murderer night before he killed againA groomsman at David Bain's wedding, Paul Tainui was carrying knives in his car.21 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandSerious assault at Ngawha Prison leaves corrections officer badly injuredSerious assault on a Corrections officer at Ngawha Prison is a sign of increased violence.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHas 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.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHealth issues halt rehab programme for gang memberThe Parole Board criticised the decision to stop rehab for a prisoner in lieu of dialysis.22 Sep 08:24 PM
New ZealandMurderer on the run: Five arrested in relation to killer's escapeEpiha escaped from Corrections custody on September 11 and is still on the run.18 Sep 11:17 PM
New ZealandA week on: Convicted murderer Katrina Epiha still on the runKatrina Epiha, convicted of murder, has been on the run for a week.17 Sep 10:51 PM
New ZealandViolent 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.16 Sep 07:05 PM
New ZealandEscapee murderer gave two prison guards the slip - including one she was cuffed toPolice are appealing for sightings of Karina Epiha, who has been on the run.15 Sep 03:46 AM
New ZealandPrisoner voting: Inmates 'denied' information on election, referendums says ex-conFormer inmate Arthur Taylor says prisoners got getting adequate information on election14 Sep 11:57 PM
New ZealandPeople who help escapee murderer risk prosecution as police hunt for killerKatrina Epiha is dangerous and should not be approached.14 Sep 05:10 AM
New ZealandHunt for murderer continues into second day as authorities remain tight-lippedCorrections wouldn't explain how Katrina Epiha escaped custody at Middlemore Hospital.12 Sep 05:03 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating corruption at Rimutaka PrisonWide-ranging investigation has been going on at Rimutaka Prison over the past eight weeks.10 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandCorrections admits to keeping prisoners confined for over 23 hours per dayA report finds 16 out of 30 times women at ARWCF were locked up for over 23 hours.09 Sep 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Appalled' at suspected suicide in prisonJonathan Lindsay would 'give you the shirt off his back'.07 Sep 11:50 PM
New ZealandWomen's prison run by 'punitive culture'Damning internal review of Auckland Region Women's Correctional Facility at Wiri.06 Sep 06:57 PM
New ZealandInmate dies at Manawatu PrisonThe prisoner died today. The death is not suspicious.06 Sep 07:56 AM
New ZealandChristchurch terrorist allowed to watch two hours of television a dayThe convicted murderer is allowed to the watch the Home and Garden channel in his cell.30 Aug 06:22 AM
New ZealandInmate organised bar tab for Mt Eden prison guardsAn imprisoned gang member organised a bar tab for guards in an attempt to corrupt them.27 Aug 07:56 PM
New ZealandThe secret flight to get Chch mosque gunman to sentencingCorrections says releasing any flight details would compromise public safety.20 Aug 09:43 PM
New ZealandParole Board releases full decision about release of drug-smuggling kickboxer Karel SroubekParole Board releases full decision for drug smuggler Karel Sroubek18 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandPrison escapee and sex offender to appeal convictionPhillip John Smith claims police acted unlawfully to return him to New Zealand.17 Aug 08:44 PM
New ZealandDrug-smuggling kickboxer Karel Sroubek granted paroleHe was due to finish his sentence in early 2022.17 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandMan who stole police guns charged with prison assaultNotorious thief who made off in a police patrol car pleads guilty to prison attack.28 Jul 06:26 PM
