And Justice For All? - Why change is needed in our system and why Govt won't front
'The tryline is wide open. There's no one in the way.' - Chester Borrows on Govt inaction.
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Prison officer busted attempting to smuggle 'contraband'
Corrections declined to say what the contraband was but police are investigating.
Revealed: Comancheros gang's special prison wing at Mt Eden
More than 30 members of the gang are being held in the remand prison's "Charlie" unit
Prisoners know they can 'get away with bad behaviour' - union
Almost half of prisoners are being let off internal disciplinary charges.
Arts award for prison weaving tutor
Juanita Davis has been volunteering her time to teach raranga to men at Whanganui Prison.
Taranaki Whānui members occupy land near Mt Crawford prison
Members protesting what they claim to be zero consultation in development discussions.
Prison escape: Dangerous inmate with link to Killer Beez on the run
Police say he is dangerous and should not be approached.
Jared Savage's book Gangland unbanned from prisons
Prisoners have been able to read copies of the book since March this year.
Waikeria prison riots: Govt approves $1.35m payout to inmates, staff
Likely more than 20,000 personal items, including taonga, had been destroyed.
Prison officer who worked at Ngawha in court on charges
Northland prison officer facing firearms charges to re-appear in court next month.
Kapa haka in prisons: Competition for the number one spot to start this week
It's as serious as national kapa haka festival Te Matatini.
Arthur Taylor back in court over tell-all book
Court asked to rule whether notorious inmate's account can be told.
Prisoner appeals deportation to Samoa
Esau Vailagilala has lived in New Zealand since 2009.
'High-risk' parolees to be housed between two Auckland schools
'If these people are there how do you monitor them?'
Jarrod Gilbert: Why I applaud Don Brash for working with gangs
Jarrod Gilbert on why working with gangs makes sense.
Ex-Corrections staffer faces kidnapping, assault charges
The man appeared at Hamilton District Court this morning and was remanded on bail.
Killer's death in custody forces change
Hours after his appeal for murdering Amber-Rose Rush failed, Skantha was dead.
'Extremely concerning': Kids aged 5 to 9 caught with illicit drugs
Kids, drugs, and cops: New figures reveal details about NZ youth and illicit substances
Shane Te Pou: Māori-led prison reform signals welcome shift in Crown's thinking
OPINION: NZ's approach to law and order has for too long been driven by populist impulses.
'For Māori, by Māori': Govt's new prisoner rehabilitation scheme launches
A complete kaupapa Māori approach will be introduced for the first time.
Ex-inmate 'forced to defecate in front of guards, repeatedly strip-searched'
Peter Rerekura claims he was targeted because he had other legal action pending.
Murderer doctor's death sparks review of courts communications with prisons
Death of killer Dunedin doctor Venod Skantha has forced a review at correction facilities.
Questions over killer doctor Venod Skantha's sudden death
No assessment risk for the killer of Amber-Rose Rush before his suspected suicide.
News and mail: Why Christchurch mosque terrorist wanted judicial review
The mosque shooter has complained about mail access and 'terrorist entity' label.
Christchurch terrorist in court today for fresh legal challenge
The mosque shooter will represent himself in court today.
Hawke's Bay prison inmates to defend kapa haka title
All 18 prisons in New Zealand will be invited to perform kapa haka for judges.
Prison guard dies during fitness test
The physical readiness assessment has been temporarily suspended after the death.
Gang enforcer will do his time for bashing prospect
Hirini Te Runa's early release has been cancelled after he "conditioned" a cellmate.
Waikeria Prison protesters file civil rights claims
'We will not allow them to hide behind this racist system ... keeps Māori at the bottom.'
Paremoremo stabbing: Victim serious but stable; investigation ongoing
The prisoner was initially critically injured but has improved slightly overnight.
Violent incident: Alleged attack at Auckland Prison, Paremoremo
A person has been attacked at the country's toughest jail.
Judge tells mistreated prisoner 'you have suffered enough'
Mihi Bassett attempted suicide after she was subjected to 'cruel, degrading' treatment.
Corrections Minister orders urgent overhaul, review of women's prisons
Corrections under scrutiny after accusations of 'cruel and inhumane' treatment.
RSA triple killer William Bell loses appeal after alleged hostage plan
William Bell loses appeal after alleged plan to take female prison guard hostage.