New ZealandAxe murderer who tried to rape victim's daughter paroledAnthony Phillip Hitchcock was one of the first to be sentenced to life imprisonment in NZ.26 Jul 06:06 PM
New ZealandPrisoner launches apple at bird before stomping it to death"This was a dumb thing to do," Judge Andrew Nichols told the prisoner.15 Jul 06:00 AM
CrimeKiller Beez gang member who killed prison guard released, but Corrections wants restrictionsLatu Kepu has been involved in multiple prison attacks, one of which was fatal.14 Jul 04:51 AM
New ZealandFormer prison guard awarded $70,000 for unjustifiable dismissalA former Corrections officer has been awarded $70,279.24 for being unjustifiably fired.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners building new quarters after riotNew parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.03 Jul 06:27 PM
CrimeAltered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battleTevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.01 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandVaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workersVaccine mandate lifted for border and Corrections workers.28 Jun 08:39 AM
New Zealand'Did not eventuate': Police operation at Paremoremo after gathering expectedPolice were covering every entrance to the prison this morning.26 Jun 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Utterly unacceptable': Judge slams prison after ongoing detention of teenThe director of Spring Hill prison has apologised and launched a review into the matter.24 Jun 07:46 PM
New Zealand'Spoken to like a dog': Dave Letele raises concerns with probation serviceLetele claimed it was 'just another case of keeping our people where they are'.22 Jun 06:00 AM
New Zealand'The poor guy shouldn't be in jail': Prison not place for mentally illPrisons weren't designed for people with mental health problems, says specialist.19 Jun 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Pipeline to prison': Childhood abuse led killer to life of crimeSerial offender described as having an impulse and intense desire to use violence.19 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDispute could put accommodation for prisoners on probation in jeopardyA dispute could put accommodation for ex-prisoners in Hastings at risk16 Jun 03:36 AM
CrimeMan caught with child sex abuse publications fights to keep his name secretMan files appeal against refusal to grant him permanent name suppression.10 Jun 06:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The number of prison escapes - and how they got awayMost escapes occurred while a the person was being escorted to another destination.08 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationallyThere are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injuryMore than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller fights for right to men's mags in prisonStephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.01 Jun 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGang members in prison: Numbers hit 7-year lowBut the proportion in prison compared to non-gang members is at a 12-year high.01 Jun 08:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Corrections Minister steps in over prison riot squadsA Newstalk ZB investigation found Corrections was in the dark over call-outs.01 Jun 04:28 AM
New ZealandBlack mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centresRoad trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandFacility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a yearHandful of the country's most dangerous offenders in special facility after imprisonment.26 May 06:36 PM
New ZealandFive prison staff stood down amid police corruption probeRimutaka Prison has been subject to a long running corruption inquiry by police.25 May 11:37 PM
New ZealandSenior prison officer under investigation after inmate's arm brokenAfter his colleague was bashed in the head, one senior officer broke the arm of an inmate.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRimutaka Prison lockdown lifted after bomb threatMessages were left on the prison's phone claiming a bomb will be placed on site.18 May 04:13 AM
New Zealand'What the hell is happening?': Another ram raid targets clothing store overnightA clothing store in eastern Auckland is the latest to be targeted in a ram raid overnight.08 May 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris Hipkins: Growth in public service is goodOPINION: Public Service Minister explains a good public service is a core Labour value.08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$562 million to fight gangs, guns and ram raiders: Law and order package announcedAnnouncement comes amid a climb in youth crime over the past month.07 May 10:57 PM
New ZealandSkin in the game: Tattoo removal paid for young prisonersNew funding for inmates will help get their hand and face tattoos removed.06 May 03:30 AM
Crime'I'm a product of the system'; Natalie Fenton back in jailNatalie Roselyn Fenton was 15 when she murdered Raymond Mullins at his home.29 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandKaoss Price fatal shooting: Police reveal he was unarmed and tried to carjack driversThe review would look into how Price's sentence was handled before his death.21 Apr 05:18 AM
New ZealandPrison psychologist censured after sexual relationship with inmateThe psychologist saw the man in prison 34 times and smuggled music CDs to her boyfriend.19 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandMother's 10-year fight over jailed son's deathBoyd Cuttance complained of severe headaches but was denied hospital care for weeks.18 Apr 07:04 PM
New ZealandReturning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prisonThe inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.08 Apr 03:27 AM
