I just wanted out: Serco manager
A former assistant director at then Serco-run Mt Eden Prison disputed a report in yesterday's Herald that he was dismissed for refusing to take a workplace drug test
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Exec who refused drug test fired
An assistant prison director has recently completed a settlement process with Serco after he was dismissed for serious misconduct.
Breaches spark bracelet alert move
Changes have been made to how tamper alerts for the 160 "highest risk" electronically monitored prisoners and offenders are managed in a bid to improve public safety.
Serco staff member suspended for fighting inmate
Footage of the incident was discovered as part of a review into the prison being carried out after allegations of fight clubs between inmates and drug smuggling.
PM: 'Obviously one is one too many'
John Key has admitted he was surprised to find out there are 18 prisoners who have "slipped" their electronic monitoring bracelets currently on the loose.
Five on the run after cutting off bracelets
Embarrassment for the Department of Corrections after fugitive paedophile Daniel Livingstone.
Electronic monitoring expansion could impact rehabilitation - reformer
Expanding electronic monitoring of offenders could be at the expense of their rehabilitation in the community, a justice reformer says.
Additional staff brought in to Mt Eden prison
Additional staff have been brought in to Mt Eden prison since Corrections stepped in to run the jail last month, the department has confirmed.
Editorial: Monitoring of offenders must be backed up
The Government is right to press ahead with plans to extend the use of electronic monitoring of offenders. But they are far from infallible.
Prisoners 'don't want to go to Serco'
Labour MP Kelvin Davis visits criminals at Paremoremo prison to collect further stories about inmates' treatment at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
More offenders to be GPS-tracked under new plan
Following two high-profile cases of child sex abusers breaching GPS-tracking conditions, the Government says it will expand the use of electronic monitoring.
Murderer fell for prison guard
A murderer serving a life sentence at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo developed such an infatuation for a Corrections officer he had her name tattooed across his chest.
Gang member's identity kept a secret
An Auckland man facing a raft of drugs, weapons and money laundering charges appeared in court this morning for a bail application.
Peters defends view on Lotu-Iiga
Winston Peters has defended embattled Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga, saying he is partly qualified for the job because he is Samoan.
Crowds gather for prison protest
A crowd of about 100 protesters have gathered outside Auckand's Mt Eden Corrections Facility today against the privitisation of jails.
Serco could still deliver social services
A Corrections Department management team has taken over the day to day running of the prison for the immediate future.
Prisoners 'smashed' their way out
New claims have emerged of unrest at another jail soon after scandal engulfed Mt Eden prison.
Serco could lose Mt Eden contract
John Key says there will be serious consequences for Serco if they are found to not be meeting obligations.
Prisoner suing Serco-run Mt Eden prison
A prisoner, who was so badly beaten he sustained serious brain injuries, is taking Serco to court in a private prosecution - the first of its kind in New Zealand.
Key warns of 'serious consequences'
The Prime Minister says there will be serious consequences for Serco if they are found to not be meeting obligations at Mt Eden Correctional Facility.
Ex-con: Jail economy rife in Mt Eden
A former Mt Eden inmate reveals tobacco and drugs are regularly available, and shows David Fisher how they are smuggled in.
More heat for Serco over new injury
Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga denies the takeover indicates a loss of confidence in operator.
Corrections takes over troubled jail
Minister says Government team is stepping in to run Mt Eden prison, after private firm rocked by allegations of violence.
Fresh case of prisoner injury surfaces
Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga was under renewed pressure last night after a fresh case of violence was reported from the Serco-run Mt Eden Correctional Facility.
Toby Manhire: When words aren't enough
The Corrections Minister's statements are all well and good but the seriousness of prison claims requires a harder line, writes Toby Manhire.
Serco lockdown sparks court backlog
Faced with a growing backlog in the already overloaded justice system, a frustrated judge has criticised Serco's Mt Eden prison for not doing its job.
Grandfather of inmate top National aide
The inmate whose death is at the centre of a prison violence scandal is the grandson of a National Party stalwart who died just weeks later.
Serco hit with more injury allegations
Corrections chief executive Ray Smith revealed a new case of a prisoner being injured at the privately-run Mt Eden Correctional Facility.
Serco breached contract in the past
Serco has been fined $300,000 in the last year for breaching its contract with the Government, the Corrections Minister revealed this afternoon.
Serco hauled before minister
Under-fire Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga has hauled in prison operator Serco for an urgent meeting today.
Minister defends himself over prison death
Embattled Corrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga is defending his handling of the controversial death of a prisoner at a privately-run prison.
Call for Lotu-Iiga to resign over 'dropping'
Labour MP Kelvin Davis says the Corrections Minister has lost control of his department.
Prison investigation to be launched
“This behaviour of prisoners is unacceptable," said Corrections Minister Peseta Sam Lotu-Iiga.
Inmates' banned behaviour under close watch
The Corrections Minister has announced a "robust and thorough" review over footage of inmates engaging in banned behaviour in New Zealand prisons.