Judge focuses on the effects of the crime on the community
Prison term for aggravated robbery committer who made off with $1000 worth of tobacco.
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'Undue risk': Paedophile cheerleading coach who worked on kids' TV show denied parole
Marinovich was denied parole due to his continuing unhealthy interest in child sex.
Notorious killer back behind bars after visiting prostitutes, breaching parole conditions
Murderer Timothy Taylor has been recalled to prison for a breach of parole.
Murderer denied parole as 'undue risk'
Dunedin killer told to work with a psychologist if he wants to be released.
'Right-hand man' of Comanchero boss refused parole on $8m drug bust
Corrections NZ 'inadequately' assessed risk of Oz deportee.
Notorious killer may be recalled to prison after alleged parole breach
Murderer Timothy Taylor has been charged with breaching his parole conditions.
'Callous' child sex offender, murderer apologises to victim's family after 35 years
Notorious child sex offender, killer Peter Holdem finally apologies for his worst crime.
Christchurch schoolgirl murder - the shocking tragedy of Louisa Damodran
A Moment In Crime looks at the horrendous murder of Chch schoolgirl Louisa Damodran
Cop killer's accomplice breached release conditions by using meth
Natalie Bracken caught using meth while on prison-release condition.
Double-killer Scott Watson's promise fails to sway Parole Board
Olivia Hope and Ben Smart's bodies were never found.
Woman attacked 17 years ago is missing
Police are seeking sightings of 50-year-old Carole Marfell.
'Extensive' Christchurch offender back behind bars after new raft of offending
Man's pages-long criminal history lists hundreds of convictions.
Lover of Ports of Auckland fraudster denied parole
Litia Vuniduvu remains in prison while facing the prospect of deportation.
Execution-style murder of couple: Corrections ordered to release killer's photo to fearful family
Double execution killer has left prison and changed his name.
Oscar Pistorius sent distressing letter to victim's family in parole bid
Oscar Pistorius has written a "distressing" letter to Reeva Steenkamp's parents.
Threats, stalking: Great Barrier kidnapper accepts he still has 'issues'
Nathan Boulter was responsible for a brutal kidnapping - and hasn't changed his ways.
Man who stabbed police dog in head twice has prison sentence reduced
Northland police dog stabber's sentence reduced by three months.
Watch: Gang leaders send vaccination message - and Cabinet minister who came up with the idea
Head Hunters, Black Power, Mongrel Mob and others advocate for gang vaccination.
Inside job: Sub-contractor breaks into performing arts centre site
A worker used inside knowledge to break into a construction site and cause massive damage.
Father jailed for manslaughter after toddler shooting refused parole
Man jailed for killing toddler daughter refused parole after contraband found in cell.
Repeat drink-driver jailed for killing 'life and soul' of community
Ismael Mitai has been sentenced to jail after causing the death of a New Plymouth man.
Marlborough Sounds convicted murderer Scott Watson has bail declined
The double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.
'Beaten up, neglected, rejected': One woman's early life in state care
Woman says her time in a welfare residence has affected her life ever since.
Prisoner of love: Jail nurse suspended after intimate relationship with ex-inmate
Messy bond revealed between Nurse 'Ms R' and prisoner 'Mr H'.
Mass murderer believed he was 'putting them in a better place'
Parole declined for man who killed seven people in 90s massacre.
Tinder rapist to stay behind bars after parole bid fails
Man who raped Tinder date has been refused parole again and will stay in jail until 2022.
Former trustee who stole from $1m fund for underprivileged to be released from prison
Stephen Henare is banned from engaging in the affairs of any business, trust or company.
Undischarged bankrupt behind luxury vehicle scam remains in prison
It was described as one of the most egregious bankruptcy cases ever before the courts.
'Jacinda, we have something in common': UFC gym's plea to PM after Fau Vake death
Kiwi UFC coach Eugene Bareman has made a personal appeal to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Memory loss: Parole Board's concerns over jailed broker who defrauded clients of millions
Forex Brokers Limited director Russell Maher says he won't handle people's money again.
Serial groper given 'last chance' and released on parole again
He's been given one final chance after a "steep learning curve".
Prisoners waiting years for rehab, psych help - Parole Board
Rehabilitation not happening til very late in the sentence, says board.
Parole granted, then revoked for Tinder date rapist after 'miscommunication' he could travel unescorted out of NZ
Man who raped Chch woman on Tinder date granted parole, then has release revoked
Noisy neighbour murder: 'Cold-blood' killer jailed for life
'That guy didn't deserve it,' killer Tristan Locke told cops.