Cell phones in the cells still a threat after police bust drug ring
In Hawke's Bay Regional Prison, 78 cell phones were confiscated over three years.
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Public-private partnership deal to sell contracts on jail, 11 schools, uni accommodation.
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The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
Rapist and murderer blocked from latest lawsuit in Court of Appeal
Richard Genge has been in prison for 28 years for rape and murder.
Sex offender back on dating apps days after return to community
Sex offender appears on Tinder profile after prison sentenced swapped to home detention.
Corrections 'failings' before suicide of young father uncovered
Issac Tuatai may still be alive if not for 'failings' by Corrections around jail release.
‘Time for Truth’: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boost
Act proposes 200 more youth justice beds be built at a cost of $500 million.
'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riot
Parata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.
Waikeria prison riot: Trio guilty of most charges
The verdicts have brought the 11-week trial to a close.
'I just made a very bad choice': Drug dealer appeals for shorter sentence
A convicted drug dealer has been rewarded for his rehabilitation efforts in Otago.
Former prison guard sentenced for role in cartel-linked cocaine smuggling ring
Allison Dos Santos was a prison officer at the time of the offending.
'Dangerous' fugitive: Pensioner who murdered elderly woman still missing
Bronwyn Warwick is wanted by police and is considered dangerous.
Teen sex abuser back in community - Corrections bid for intense monitoring revealed
Sex offender admits abusing cousin after judge acquitted him following trial.
VR tech helps those in DOC's care learn skills for primary industries
The two-week course combines virtual reality tools and practical skills.
Police still looking for a home detention woman who bolted during Cyclone Gabrielle
Corrections' electronic systems were tested during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Waikeria prison riot trial: ‘Screaming, laughing, yahooing’ as prisoners light fires, break out onto roof
Eleven men are on trial in the High Court at Hamilton facing a variety of charges.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Dozens of offenders with ankle bracelets remain unmonitored a week on
Select high-risk offenders are being manually monitored by cops and Corrections.
'It was literally raining glass' on Corrections officers during riot
The trial is set down for an estimated 12 weeks and involves 11 accused.
Jarrod Gilbert: Corrections recruits put to the test during lengthy process
Jarrod Gilbert on Corrections recruitment process.
Staffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attempt
Offenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.
Rolleston youth offenders climb on to roof after breaking out of their units
All five were brought down from the roof with police assistance.
'Lonely' paedophile banned from the internet found on Tinder, again
The convicted sex-offender continues to breach his post-release conditions.
‘Less than professional’: Judge lambasts Corrections over handcuffed defendants
Three handcuffed defendants prompts a please explain from annoyed judge.
Prisoner reveals regrets over killer punch
Prisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.
Christmas on the run: 100 people on electronically monitored bail still at large after escapes
The number of people absconding has been increasing since 2018.
Court delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentences
A fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.
'We need something believable, babe' - prisoner fakes dad's death to get out
Adam Martin also helped another prisoner get compassionate bail - but he didn't return.
Waikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guilty
Parata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.
Damning review into Malachi Subecz murder finds agencies could have done more
The Government agrees to some changes, but shies away from mandatory reporting of abuse.
Inquest hears double killer's risk to public not properly assessed
Corrections in spotlight after convicted murderer killed again.
Prison guard resigns after relationship with Jonah Lomu’s ‘niece’ behind bars
Selaima Fakaosilea was convicted in June 2019 of importing meth.
Corrections guard convicted for bringing in sweet and sour pork for inmate but not for cannabis
The forbidden treats were for a prisoner who was having a birthday.
50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonist
The 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.
Gang police raid drug rehab centre in Auckland
Police close road leading to rehab where residents pay $19,000 for 12 weeks while on bail.