Inmates could sleep on mattresses on ground, says minister
Kelvin Davis says there is a contingency plan if the prison population continues growing.
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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.
Prisons: More reading and writing, less bleeding and fighting
Our goal is to empty prisons and literacy programme powerful tool to reach that goal.
Baby basher jailed 48 hours after 'joke' home detention
A man sentenced to home detention for bashing his baby boy is back behind bars.
Finance manager admits to $60k fraud
SFO investigation leads to guilty plea in case of collapsed social services trust.
'It's all turned to custard': Dean Wickliffe in fresh strife
High profile and recently paroled criminal Dean Wickliffe is back before the courts.
Sex offenders moved from Otahuhu
Eleven sex offenders had been living in two houses in the same street in south Auckland.
Public meeting called over child sex offenders
Up to 16 high-risk sex offenders are living in the South Auckland suburb.
Christie Marceau death: Coroner demands changes
A Coroner has demanded a raft of changes and reviews after the death of Christie Marceau.
Christie Marceau's death: 'There was more than one hand on the knife that day'
Murdered teen's parents speak out about the Coroner's findings after an inquest.
Child sex offenders placed near daycares, playground
Four convicted child sex offenders were placed few hundred metres from 3 childcare centres
Murderer loses legal fight to wear wig in prison
The Court of Appeal says wearing a wig in prison is not a Bill of Rights issue.