Power partially restored to Mt Eden prison
"The site is locked down and secure, and all prisoners are accounted for."
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Murderer denied parole after phone comments
Murderer denied parole after making anti-authoritarian comments during phone call.
Jailhouse lawyer rebuts Witness C's claim lies didn't matter
Roberto Conchie Harris, the infamous Witness C, is appealing his perjury sentence.
Jailhouse snitch's lies 'had no impact' on Tamihere jury
Secret witnesses' lawyer says it's unlikely false evidence influenced 1990 jury.
Hawkesby: What's there to dig about a sensory garden in prison?
COMMENT: Will our most violent criminals benefit from stopping to smell the spearmint?
Aussie specialists flown in for new $300m Auckland Prison: financier
Auckland Prison opened today, months late.
Police van containing five inmates crashes off highway
Two staff and five people in custody in van that crashed in icy conditions.
Child-murderer recalled back to prison
Roma recalled to prison for allegedly drinking alcohol thus breaching his bail conditions.
Auckland's $300m maximum security prison to open on Friday the 13th
The project had been hit by a number of unforeseen delays.
Double jeopardy risks as convicts return, Law Society says
The justice select committee is reviewing the legislation for returning offenders.
Inmates could sleep on mattresses on ground, says minister
Kelvin Davis says there is a contingency plan if the prison population continues growing.
Mega prison scrapped - new 500-bed unit, featuring 100 mental health beds, instead
The Government has dumped the mega-prison for a smaller unit focusing on mental health.
Public backlash prevents sex offender being housed near a Christchurch primary school
Lloyd McIntosh was convicted of raping a 6-year-old in 1989 and a 2-year-old in 1993.
Child sex offender may live near primary school
A repeat child sex offender may soon be housed at a property near a Christchurch school
Annah Stretton: Prison can be used to change lives
COMMENT: Prison can be turned into a life changing experience for offenders.
Prison guards call in sick as attacks mount
About 30 corrections staff called in sick after an increase in organised violence.
Max security prisoner attacks staff member at Auckland Prison
Three attacks have targeted staff members at Auckland Prison in the past week.
National says old strike offences will still count
The National leader also says he would build more prisons before he softened bail laws.
National promises to reinstate three strikes
National says it will reverse any criminal justice.changes made by the Govt.
Corrections helping young offenders to 'be who they want to be'
New programmes responsive to young offenders and the way they learn will help communities.
Govt scraps plans for mega-prison
Plans to expand Waikeria Prison in the Waikato have been scrapped.
Govt urged by unions to approve mega-prison
A 600-bed boost to prisons will not solve overcrowding, unions say.
Double murderer Graeme Burton stabbed at prison
Double murderer Graeme Burton has been assaulted at Auckland Prison this morning.
'Broken system': Sex pest to be freed despite 'obvious' threat
The man is 'obviously' likely to commit further sexual offences, says judge.
Killer can't wear wig in prison: Supreme Court
Murderer Phillip John Smith's application for leave to appeal was declined.
Prisoners build house, gain qualifications
The three bedroom house was lifted over the prison fence by a crane this morning.
Opinion: Prison staff offer light to lives lost in darkness
Helping offenders see better future tough but rewarding work, writes Ray Smith.
Witness C revealed: The story behind the secret Tamihere informant
Jailhouse witness who lied at David Tamihere's 1990 double-murder trial can now be named.
Child rapist threatens to give 'many people HIV'
A child sex offender is back behind bars and has made a bid to stay there permanently.
The Big Read: Mums behind bars trying to raise babies
A project to help mums in prison reconnect with their children is growing steadily.
Hosking: Maybe prisons don't work but the system will never change
COMMENT: By the time neglected kids end up in prison it's too late for 'rehab'.
Brian Rudman: Time for PM to call in a favour
COMMENT: Help is needed from NZ First to change bail and parole law.
Report: Tough-on-crime tactics not working
Science advisers urge a new 'data over dogma' approach to justice.