Prisoner launches apple at bird before stomping it to death
"This was a dumb thing to do," Judge Andrew Nichols told the prisoner.
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Killer Beez gang member who killed prison guard released, but Corrections wants restrictions
Latu Kepu has been involved in multiple prison attacks, one of which was fatal.
Former prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissal
A former Corrections officer has been awarded $70,279.24 for being unjustifiably fired.
Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.
Altered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battle
Tevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.
Vaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers
Vaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers.
'Did not eventuate': Police operation at Paremoremo after gathering expected
Police were covering every entrance to the prison this morning.
'Utterly unacceptable': Judge slams prison after ongoing detention of teen
The director of Spring Hill prison has apologised and launched a review into the matter.
'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation service
Letele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.
'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail': Prison not place for mentally ill
Prisons weren't designed for people with mental health problems, says specialist.
'Pipeline to prison': Childhood abuse led killer to life of crime
Serial offender described as having an impulse and intense desire to use violence.
Dispute could put accommodation for prisoners on probation in jeopardy
A dispute could put accommodation for ex-prisoners in Hastings at risk
Man caught with child sex abuse publications fights to keep his name secret
Man files appeal against refusal to grant him permanent name suppression.
Revealed: The number of prison escapes - and how they got away
Most escapes occurred while a the person was being escorted to another destination.
Mt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationally
There are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.
Assaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injury
More than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.
Killer fights for right to men's mags in prison
Stephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.
Gang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year low
But the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.
Revealed: Corrections Minister steps in over prison riot squads
A Newstalk ZB investigation found Corrections was in the dark over call-outs.
Black mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centres
Road trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.
Facility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a year
Handful of the country's most dangerous offenders in special facility after imprisonment.
Five prison staff stood down amid police corruption probe
Rimutaka Prison has been subject to a long running corruption inquiry by police.
Senior prison officer under investigation after inmate's arm broken
After his colleague was bashed in the head, one senior officer broke the arm of an inmate.
Rimutaka Prison lockdown lifted after bomb threat
Messages were left on the prison's phone claiming a bomb will be placed on site.
'What the hell is happening?': Another ram raid targets clothing store overnight
A clothing store in eastern Auckland is the latest to be targeted in a ram raid overnight.
Chris Hipkins: Growth in public service is good
OPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.
$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announced
Announcement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.
Skin in the game: Tattoo removal paid for young prisoners
New funding for inmates will help get their hand and face tattoos removed.
'I'm a product of the system'; Natalie Fenton back in jail
Natalie Roselyn Fenton was 15 when she murdered Raymond Mullins at his home.
Kaoss Price fatal shooting: Police reveal he was unarmed and tried to carjack drivers
The review would look into how Price's sentence was handled before his death.
Prison psychologist censured after sexual relationship with inmate
The psychologist saw the man in prison 34 times and smuggled music CDs to her boyfriend.
Mother's 10-year fight over jailed son's death
Boyd Cuttance complained of severe headaches but was denied hospital care for weeks.
Returning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prison
The inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.
Miscarriage of Justice: Nearly 300 applications for review but none completed
"As the famous dictum put it, justice delayed is justice denied" - Chris Penk.