
Prisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yard
He then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.
He then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.
Polkinghorne was sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession.
Joseph Rota strangled Wellington hairdresser Huri King-Mosen in a jealous rage.
WorkSafe investigated two incidents out of the 152 reported by Corrections since 2014.
One of Anthony Wheble's violent prison yard attacks was captured on CCTV.
Police say seven youths have been charged with intentional damage.
Is the price tag of tens of millions of dollars worth a policy that may not work?
Corrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.
Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.
Sharon Irwin claims it's retribution for suing her employer after an inmate broke her arm.
Judge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".
Paul Gottermeyer was serving a life sentence for a brutal attack on a young mother.
Police were advised of the incident and have notified the man’s next of kin.
The 'manifestly unjust' clause will apply to both sentence length and parole.
The new 600-bed prison in Te Awamutu should be finished late this year.
Crown says jail challenges for trans woman not "something she should get a discount for".
Sir Graham Lowe and Minister of Corrections Mark Mitchell attending the graduation of the prison programme called Kick for the Seagulls.
Customs were alerted that a vessel with a box stuck to its hull was tracking for NZ.
Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.
Te Kahui Kani is removing his Mongrel Mob tattoos - but only has funding for 6 sessions.
Mongols MC members were together in a prison unit, and had a strong influence on the riot.
A total of 755 roles are proposed to be slashed.
The inmates voluntarily climbed down about 9.30pm.
The prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.
Man wanted for a 'bail breach' is inmate who failed to return to prison from day leave.
One of the inmates needed medical treatment outside the prison following the attack.
Prisoner's death thought to be of natural causes.
The man was remanded in custody for the alleged murder of his partner's child.
Police believe the disturbing image was 'clearly meant to intimidate' witnesses.
Jamie Downard was living in Te Awamutu after being granted parole.