Prisoners transported in scorching heat after van's air con fails
Hot weather has been blamed for the failure of a van's air conditioning unit.
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Arthur Taylor to move to Dunedin, study law after prison release
Arthur Taylor says he has a desire to study law and continue his social justice interests.
Notorious 'jailhouse lawyer' Arthur Taylor granted parole
Arthur Taylor had been denied parole 19 times prior to today.
Privacy blunder ended in Taranaki man's death
Jesse Dolman went missing on Christmas Eve 2014 and was found dead a month later.
Part of prison officer's ear bitten off during attack by inmate
Two prison officers were injured after an attack by an inmate at Whanganui Hospital.
Four guards injured during attack by inmates at Paremoremo Prison
Paremoremo Prison contains the only specialist maximum-security prison unit in New Zealand
The police, the cocaine bust and the racism row
This summer we look back at the big stories of the year. This is from February.
Prison dinner row: Murderer threatened to kill guard
Murderer has six months added to his life sentence.
PM: No grounds for Govt to sack top cop Wally Haumaha
PM Ardern sought legal advice on what to do about Wally Haumaha criticism.
Murderer, rapist, killer arsonist to be released from prison
Rapist and murderer Edward McElroy to be released from prison in February on parole
Liam Martin: Let's not just replace prisons with other controls
COMMENT: Prison numbers are dropping but home detention is too harsh.
Marked man: Grace murder accused at-risk in prison
The man accused of Grace Millane's murder will have security in place while on remand.
Wally Haumaha: New probe into Justice and Corrections' approach
New investigation into bullying complaints against top cop, as IPCA report delayed.
From Brazil beach to Kiwi prison: Young mum caught smuggling cocaine
The Government assigned an extra $54.2m to help Customs combat drug cartels targeting NZ.
Justice ministry and striking staff break deadlock
Progress has been made between the Ministry of Justice and its unionised staff.
Long wait for justice: The Beast's forgotten victims
Four brave women gave evidence about what they said Stewart Murray Wilson did to them.
Beast of Blenheim to return to prison for historical rapes
Police re-investigated Stewart Murray Wilson in 2016 and charged him on four more counts.
Social service agencies dealing with 'avalanche of traumatised children'
Rachel Rose speaks with the agencies responding to domestic violence in Whanganui
Witness describes horror crash involving prison truck south of Kawakawa
"It looked like the car was overtaking, and hit the truck head-on."
'Jailhouse lawyer' Arthur Taylor's Facebook page blocked
One of New Zealand's most high profile inmates has been blocked from using Facebook
Ex-inmate housed in motel assaults owner's daughter
Corrections Minister says privacy laws have to be considered when housing ex-prisoners.
Vulnerable kids placed in motel with sex offender
Serial sex offender Ronald Jeffries shared a motel with several vulnerable families.
Six assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one week
More assaults have followed a damning report into violence at Whanganui Prison.
Supreme Court: Ban on prisoner voting inconsistent with Bill of Rights
Prisoner and "jailhouse lawyer" Arthur Taylor was behind the legal challenge.
Man who smothered daughter with pillow to be freed
Philip Kinraid still maintains 2-year-old daughter's death was "an accident".
Inmate in hospital after Otago prison assault
Inmate receiving medical treatment in hospital after being "seriously assaulted''.
'The Beast of Blenheim' found guilty of more rapes
His name, prior offending, and nickname were suppressed until verdicts were reached.
Country first: Detector dogs sniffing out new psychoactive substances in prisons
Guests caught smuggling contraband into prison were referred to the police and banned.
A 'dream' job in prison
Great grandmother's legacy inspires Corrections officer's work with prisoners in Mt Eden..
Driver's licence almost a stay out of jail free card
Programme helps offenders step off treadmill returning them to jail repeatedly
Reformed mobster: Gang members think prison is 'fun'
Mahi Tahi worked for this man and many like him. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Colonisation, racism main drivers of Māori in prisons - report
The report argued to put Māori perspectives at the centre of justice policy.
Wally Haumaha: Third inquiry into bullying claims 'if necessary'
Three government departments, three different stories about handling of bullying claims.
Vandalism ruins kids holiday plans
Vandals smash windows, break doors and even steal the steps.