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Gangster due to fly free denied parole after dumb decisions
Gordon Runga was ready to be paroled from prison until he got caught climbing the fence.
Sasha Borissenko: Why National’s crackdown on crime misses the mark
Opinion: Idea hordes of youths are doing horrific things is not matched by facts.
Is Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising story
The Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.
Revealed: Why Manu Vatuvei was granted early release from prison
The ex-Warrior was released two years and five months before the end of his sentence.
Parole board denies child rapist's appeal for release: safety plan 'casually dismissive'
Auckland child rapist delivers 'sketchy' release proposal to Parole Board - stays in jail
‘Extremely disappointed’: Mark Lundy’s family react to parole board rejection of early release
'The fight for the truth is far from over' - Lundy's family.
Is double-murderer Mark Lundy about to be released from jail?
Lundy, who has been behind bars for 21 years, denies killing his wife and daughter.
Gangsters jailed for fatal shooting of rival test positive for drugs - denied parole
Three Black Power members have been denied parole.
74yo pensioner on the run remanded in custody in Whangārei
The woman is on lifetime parole for murder.
Murder of a tourist: The shocking killing of Karen Aim
A Moment In Crime podcast gives in-depth look into the murder of tourist Karen Aim
Widow calls killer’s letter of apology an ‘insult’
Paula Stoddart described apology letter as 'yet another insult' to her husband's family.
'Dangerous' fugitive: Pensioner who murdered elderly woman still missing
Bronwyn Warwick is wanted by police and is considered dangerous.
‘Barbaric rapist’ released on parole, board claims no longer ‘undue risk’
Gary Isherwood was sent to prison for a barbaric rape. He's been released again on parole.
'Fears for my safety': Caravan park attacker paroled
Blair Wiremu Tamihana locked woman in caravan and told her she would die.
‘South Auckland rapist’ to stay in jail at least two more years
Violent sexual violator of nearly 50 women and girls still considered 'undue risk'.
Black Power enforcer to step down from gang to focus on his whānau
The sergeant at arms is currently in jail for the death of a rival gang member.
Great Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking woman
Man infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.
Table tennis and quiz champ: Convicted saboteur 'having a great time in prison'
'I’m having a great time. I’m the table tennis champion.'
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.
'Cold-blooded killer' set for release; family still think he’s innocent
Jule Burns, who murdered sex worker, will be deported on release.
Raped and kidnapped: Victim flees home as her attacker freed to same city
The convicted killer is due to be released next week.
‘We deserve answers’: Inquest into how man killed for second time
An inquest for a murdered life coach and the dad of her killer's first victim has begun.
Man who commandeered cop car and loaded Glocks will be home by Christmas
Hori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.
Deputy principal who sexually abused student, 10, says she's not ready for release from jail
A former deputy principal who sexually abused a 10-year-old is now considered low risk.
Woman fights to keep sister's rapist behind bars after victim's death
The sister of a rape victim nearly missed her chance to speak at a Parole Board hearing.
Rare post-prison restrictions for Killer Beez gang member who killed guard, stabbed inmates
Latu Kepu has attacked police officers, prison guards, pregnant women and fellow inmates.
Predatory 'monster' who abused preschooler to remain behind bars
Linsday Harper's first bid at parole, a year after he was jailed, has failed.
Parole denied: Mark Lundy to remain behind bars 22 years after killing his wife and daughter
His church-going, clock-making hopes are on hold.
Rainbow Warrior cop who killed wife in frenzied attack denied parole again
'He does not seem yet to fully understand what gave rise to the murder.'
Judge says concern for children in drink-driver's car no licence for dangerous attack
Resident angered by drink-driver's antics claimed he acted in self-defence.
Killer who confessed to shooting drug dealer remains an 'undue risk'
James Mills, who was on bail at the time of the murder, will remain behind bars.
'I want to look him in the eye' - mother of murdered teen wants to meet her killer
Hermanus 'Theo' Kriel has been denied parole, to the relief of Liberty's family.
Woman lured from van by man who claimed she had a flat tyre
Intoxicated man tricks woman out of her van and drives away, refusing to stop for police.