New ZealandShocking video shows prisoners fighting with guardsThree Corrections officers are on trial accused of using excessive force.28 Aug 04:11 AM
New ZealandPrison guards accused of assaulting inmate, obstructing justiceOne of the prison officers is also accused of obstructing the course of justice.27 Aug 12:15 AM
New ZealandDangerous inmates released without going through reintegration programmesDangerous inmates are being released with no preparation for the outside world.21 Aug 07:45 AM
New ZealandMinister's heartfelt call on Māori imprisonment levels"The system is broken. It's not working. And our whānau are hurting the most."21 Aug 02:02 AM
New ZealandPrisons a 'moral and fiscal failure' PM saysJacinda Ardern opened the criminal justice summit by slamming NZ's incarceration rate.20 Aug 07:21 AM
New ZealandHigh-risk sex offender housed near elite Auckland schoolsSex offender lived a block away from Epsom Girls Grammar and Diocesan School for Girls.17 Aug 02:49 AM
KahuJustice, Corrections, Police: Three different stories about bullying allegationsThree government agencies, three different stories. National calls for new inquiry.16 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandPM 'hugely frustrated' with Wally Haumaha sagaPM frustrated with "drip-fed" information which should have been known before promotion.09 Aug 05:29 PM
New ZealandMore heat on Govt over Haumaha inquiryPolice Minister's Face Book comment suggests chumminess with Deputy Commissioner.09 Aug 04:13 AM
New ZealandPower partially restored to Mt Eden prison"The site is locked down and secure, and all prisoners are accounted for."08 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandMurderer denied parole after phone commentsMurderer denied parole after making anti-authoritarian comments during phone call.06 Aug 09:18 AM
New ZealandJailhouse lawyer rebuts Witness C's claim lies didn't matterRoberto Conchie Harris, the infamous Witness C, is appealing his perjury sentence.30 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandJailhouse snitch's lies 'had no impact' on Tamihere jurySecret witnesses' lawyer says it's unlikely false evidence influenced 1990 jury.25 Jul 05:30 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: What's there to dig about a sensory garden in prison?COMMENT: Will our most violent criminals benefit from stopping to smell the spearmint?18 Jul 06:39 PM
BusinessAussie specialists flown in for new $300m Auckland Prison: financierAuckland Prison opened today, months late.13 Jul 07:56 AM
New ZealandPolice van containing five inmates crashes off highwayTwo staff and five people in custody in van that crashed in icy conditions.11 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandChild-murderer recalled back to prisonRoma recalled to prison for allegedly drinking alcohol thus breaching his bail conditions.26 Jun 05:40 AM
BusinessAuckland's $300m maximum security prison to open on Friday the 13thThe project had been hit by a number of unforeseen delays.17 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandDouble jeopardy risks as convicts return, Law Society saysThe justice select committee is reviewing the legislation for returning offenders.14 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandInmates could sleep on mattresses on ground, says ministerKelvin Davis says there is a contingency plan if the prison population continues growing.13 Jun 08:01 AM
New ZealandMega prison scrapped - new 500-bed unit, featuring 100 mental health beds, insteadThe Government has dumped the mega-prison for a smaller unit focusing on mental health.13 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandPublic backlash prevents sex offender being housed near a Christchurch primary schoolLloyd McIntosh was convicted of raping a 6-year-old in 1989 and a 2-year-old in 1993.07 Jun 06:27 AM
New ZealandChild sex offender may live near primary schoolA repeat child sex offender may soon be housed at a property near a Christchurch school06 Jun 11:07 PM
OpinionAnnah Stretton: Prison can be used to change livesCOMMENT: Prison can be turned into a life changing experience for offenders.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison guards call in sick as attacks mountAbout 30 corrections staff called in sick after an increase in organised violence.03 Jun 07:44 AM
New ZealandMax security prisoner attacks staff member at Auckland PrisonThree attacks have targeted staff members at Auckland Prison in the past week.01 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandNational says old strike offences will still countThe National leader also says he would build more prisons before he softened bail laws.31 May 09:12 PM
New ZealandNational promises to reinstate three strikesNational says it will reverse any criminal justice.changes made by the Govt.31 May 03:14 AM
CrimeCorrections helping young offenders to 'be who they want to be'New programmes responsive to young offenders and the way they learn will help communities.25 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandGovt scraps plans for mega-prisonPlans to expand Waikeria Prison in the Waikato have been scrapped.20 May 09:29 PM
New ZealandGovt urged by unions to approve mega-prisonA 600-bed boost to prisons will not solve overcrowding, unions say.18 May 04:45 AM
New ZealandDouble murderer Graeme Burton stabbed at prisonDouble murderer Graeme Burton has been assaulted at Auckland Prison this morning.10 May 11:29 PM
New Zealand'Broken system': Sex pest to be freed despite 'obvious' threatThe man is 'obviously' likely to commit further sexual offences, says judge.07 May 06:34 PM
