Auckland's central police cells to shut down in favour of a new site at Mt Eden Prison.

Convicted murderer Phillip John Smith's hairpiece has been brought up in court again.

Three of the kiwi introduced into the Hunua Ranges have been killed by predators

Corrections wants more local employers to consider hiring former prisoners.

Cannabis oil and marijuana were found in a chess set brought into Manawatu Prison today.

Too many prisons, not enough cells - Corrections is finding ways to get inmates bail.

The Crown is taking the prisoner voting ban to the Supreme Court.

Two guards have been injured in an attack at Auckland's Paremoremo Prison.

A bugging investigation at Christchurch Men's Prison makes 'extremely serious allegations'

Corrections has defended the number of offenders on ESOs and the cost of monitoring them.

Mark Chisnall will be kept in jail despite his sentence technically being finished.

A judge has ruled murderer Phillip John Smith has grounds to take Corrections to court.

COMMENT: Involving academics can help drive gains for Corrections where politics fail.

Pasifika prison guards claim they face discrimination at Auckland Prison.

It is understood photos may not be released to Reid and his bride until after his release.

Prisoner who escaped after brother's funeral has abandoned sick child in hospital.

Corrections Minister says wedding of rapist and murderer in prison is 'disgraceful'.

"Bewilderment" over decision to allow rapist and murderer to marry in prison today.

Gail Maney says she was trying to get on with her life in Hamilton.

Convicted murderer had contraband items including a key and at least one cellphone.

Psychopathy is a "widely misunderstood" form of personality disorder, an expert explains.

The anklets detect alcohol through sweat.

The Herald understands prison director was on his final warning before he went on leave.

Lawyer raises concerns about IVF child's relationship with prisoner father.

What rights do prisoners have? Should they be allowed to donate blood, organs and sperm?

Could brain scans place a suspect at a crime scene? Science says yes.

Auckland Prison was in lockdown this afternoon after two inmates attacked staff.

A strip search of a group of inmates after assaults on prison staff was legal, says DoC.

Corrections will appeal the reasoning behind the High Court decision.

Six inmates were awarded certificates after completing courses at Auckland Prison today.