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Simon Wilson: Seven ways we could be like Scandinavia
OPINION: Seven things that work well in Scandinavia that we could do too.
100 Days Free | Ethan
Determined to stay clean and out of trouble following a seven-month prison stint, Ethan is on a journey of healing. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
100 Days Free | Wattie
Black Power enforcer Wattie has spent 41 of the last 42 years in prison, but he's now free and determined to stay out of jail. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
'I'm so sorry': Watch the emotional moment lifelong Kiwi prisoner reunites with family
Beyond the wire: Documentary follows Kiwi prisoners on first 100 days of freedom.
Kidnap victim 'wants to forget', while whānau has message for her tormentor
Kayla Pawa is recovering from her horrific ordeal, surrounded by aroha.
Government’s ‘tough on crime’ policy is starting to blow out prison numbers
Prisoners on remand rises drastically under new regime.
Death of Otago prisoner 'preventable' - coroner
The inmate who died had been considered mentally 'unwell' and 'unpredictable' in the past.
'Injured mana': Reformed criminal turned drug counsellor sought $700,000 compensation
Paora Sweeney wanted a marae-based apology from the prison manager for 'injury' to mana.
Rehabilitative courses opening for remand prison inmates
Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell commits to Hōkai Rangi.
'The pride I had in that can’t be measured': Six more prison inmates join Lowie's squad; Sir Graham reflects on programme
Six inmates graduate from Sir Graham Lowe's prison programme.
Lowe-down on Sir Graham's prison programme
Sir Graham Lowe and Minister of Corrections Mark Mitchell attending the graduation of the prison programme called Kick for the Seagulls.
'Broken teeth, fractured eye socket': Prison guards' bloody beating
Inmate Krome Wilson punched one of the guards from behind, sending him to the ground.
Increasing prison beds will not reduce crime, say experts
'Using prisons to deter crime or reoffending doesn’t work.'
'It's simply not enough': Funding running out for prisoner tattoo removal scheme
Te Kahui Kani is removing his Mongrel Mob tattoos - but only has funding for 6 sessions.
Waikeria Prison riot inquiry: Staff failed to deal with armed, drug-smoking inmates
Mongols MC members were together in a prison unit, and had a strong influence on the riot.
30 years on from infamous family killings, Herald podcast revisits Bain massacre
Part two of A Moment In Crime's look back at the infamous murder case.
Inmates camp on prison roof for over five hours
The inmates voluntarily climbed down about 9.30pm.
Inmate faces charges after scaling roof at Rolleston Prison
The prisoner caused damage to the building before climbing down an hour later.
Violent offender fails to return to prison after funeral - victim not told for three days
Man wanted for a 'bail breach' is inmate who failed to return to prison from day leave.
'Bad breath rapist': US fugitive captured after 16 years on the run
The fugitive appeared several times on TV’s 'America’s Most Wanted'.
'Dangerous people': Rival gangs team up in unprovoked attack at Auckland prison
One of the inmates needed medical treatment outside the prison following the attack.