Four prisoners injured after prison van crashes north of Taupō
The accident happened on SH1 between Chestnut Rd and Ohakuri Rd.
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Guard's actions in altercation with inmate, 79, called egregious
A Corrections officer who had an altercation with elderly prisoner acted egregiously.
Assault at Auckland's Paremoremo prison, prisoner placed in segregation
Over 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.
Axe-murderer and sexual predator wants out of NZ jail to return to UK
Anthony Hitchcock is a UK citizen, not a New Zealand citizen, and has family there.
Three Waikato prisoners recover from campylobacter, health and safety review under way
The source of the infection remains unknown and a health and safety review is under way.
Spring Hill prison mass illness: source of the infection unknown
In total 47 prisoners have informed staff that they are unwell.
No parole for cop killer: Murderer does not want release from prison
A man jailed when he was a teen for killing a cop will not be released on parole.
Jules Mikus: The criminal life and prison death of a child killer
Funeral preparations are thought to be underway for murderer Jules Mikus.
Mt Eden on lockdown after guards assaulted by prisoner
Both staff members were punched by the prisoner and knocked to the ground.
NZ stalker claims civil rights violations after blackmailing LA rich-lister
Glenn Green demanded a large cash payment or sexual images would be sent to the LA Times.
Drunk prisoners swim in skip, attack guard
Prisoners got drunk on home-brew and used a skip filled with water as a swimming pool.
Graeme Burton prison attack: Tama Tapine sentenced
Two of the three men involved in the assault have been sentenced.
Vicious prison attack on double killer Graeme Burton: Inmate sentenced
One of the prisoners who attacked double-killer Graeme Burton has been sentenced.
Waitangi Tribunal Oranga Tamariki inquiry: calls to examine police, DHBs
The Waitangi Tribunal has been urged to broaden its inquiry into Oranga Tamariki.
Ban on prisoner voting overturned by Government
The change will come into force for next year's general election.
Prison mail changed after Christchurch attack blunder
A letter from the Christchurch terror attack accused was published on a website.
Gangster jailed indefinitely after shank attack
Violent recidivist offender will stay in jail until he can prove he is no longer a danger.
Nurse was found to have breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights
Nurse breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights.
Prisoner disclosed he may have contracted measles
New prisoner at Ngawha Prison is suspected of having measles and is now in isolation.
Cancer patient moved from private hospital room to make way for inmate
Furious partner speaks out after cancer patient pushed from her room for prison inmate.
Revealed: 510 dangerous criminals breach court orders after prison release
More than 500 dangerous criminals have breached supervision orders since 2014.
Northland man jailed for failing to complete community work
Judge who fires warning shot comes good on promise - sends man to jail for breach.
Inmate seriously injured at Auckland's Paremoremo Prison
The man has been taken to North Shore Hospital.
Judge Davis: Complete sentence of community work or go to jail
A man who has served time for manslaughter fails to complete community work.
'I want 51 kills': Man who supported mosque gunman jailed
Man who allegedly expressed admiration for the Christchurch mosque killings back in court
Phillip John Smith media visit decision unreasonable
A Judge has quashed Corrections decision to decline an in-person interview with Smith
Second prisoner admits attacking double-killer Graeme Burton
Prison guards could only watch from behind a grille as Burton was stabbed some 40 times.
Murderer admits stabbing double killer more than 40 times
Burton became a household name in the late 2000s after a spree of violence and murder.
Whangārei police dog handling duo compete for national honours
Mist and Constable Lewis are representing Northland at the national police dog champs.
Murderer Phillip Smith fights to meet with media
Smith has taken a string of cases against Corrections over his rights in prison.
Whanganui Prison report: What inspectors found
Staff managed gang tensions effectively by keeping prisoners from rival factions apart.
Smaller prisons mooted to improve justice system for Māori
Researchers say New Zealand has long ignored Māori approaches to justice.
Off limits: What prisoners can't read behind bars
The new prison magazine supply contract for the nation is out for tender.