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Watson makes another bid for freedom

Convicted killer Scott Watson is appearing before the Parole Board in Christchurch today. Watson was convicted in 1999 for killing

Temuka murderer refused parole

A woman who got her teenage lover to murder her partner has been refused parole and will stay in prison for at least the next six months.

First 'third strike' sentencing

A man convicted of indecently assaulting a female prison guard has become the first person in New Zealand to be sentenced for a 'third strike' offence.

No extra monitoring for serial rapist

Serial sex offender Stewart Murray will not be subject to intensive or extended monitoring, the Department of Corrections has confirmed.

Nia Glassie's mum to stay behind bars

The mother of murdered toddler Nia Glassie was caught living with five young children - despite strict parole conditions that banned her from doing so.

When justice and compassion collide

A successful campaign for the release of terminally ill fraudster Vicki Letele illustrates one of society's most difficult decisions, writes David Fisher.

Editorial: When prisoners deserve compassion

The proper response when someone is terminally ill is to offer support and comfort.

American sentenced to prison for trafficking ivory to NZ

An American man will serve a prison sentence and has been fined over $27,000 for trafficking elephant ivory into New Zealand.

No parole for Arthur Taylor

Infamous inmate Arthur Taylor has been denied en early release from prison and will appear before the Parole Board again in March.

Tomahawk wife killer denied parole

John Frederick Ericson, 54, is serving a life sentence after pleading guilty in 2000 to the murder of his wife, Sandra.

Wife killer out on parole

The Canterbury man who cheated on his wife and was jailed for burning her to death in her car is out on parole.

No parole for killer of pregnant teen

One of New Zealand's most sadistic killers will remain in jail because he still refuses to accept responsibility for elements of his horrific crimes.

Nia Glassie's mother recalled to prison

The mother of murdered toddler Nia Glassie has been recalled to prison after concerns from authorities that she was "a risk to the community".

Tourist driver has jail term quashed

The Chinese driver who'd faced imprisonment for causing the crash that killed a Tauranga motorcyclist has had her jail term quashed by a High Court judge.

Rapist on the run caught

Nigel Gately was arrested for breaching his parole conditions and is now in custody.

Rapist on the run: Parole board findings

A convicted rapist now being sought by police had been commended for his post-release progress only months before when the parole board said it did not need to see him again.

Criminal deported from Australia now in jail in NZ

A man who served 15 years in an Australian prison for beating his pregnant girlfriend to death took just six months to reoffend after being deported to New Zealand.

Child killer Peter Holdem denied parole

A child murderer has again been denied his freedom, 20 years after he was first eligible for parole.