World'Bad breath rapist': US fugitive captured after 16 years on the runThe fugitive appeared several times on TV’s 'America’s Most Wanted'.30 May 12:09 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous people': Rival gangs team up in unprovoked attack at Auckland prisonOne of the inmates needed medical treatment outside the prison following the attack.29 May 06:44 AM
New ZealandPrison death: Staff unable to revive inmate at Hawke's Bay PrisonPrisoner's death thought to be of natural causes.29 May 05:27 AM
New ZealandCharity that housed 'sadistic' murderer loses secrecy bidCanterbury charity had battled to keep its name secret since the 2022 murder.27 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMurderer's prison release 'unnecessarily delayed'Prison officials face criticism from the Parole Board for delaying murderer's release.25 May 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWill Three Strikes be any different a second time around?"There’s a high risk ... people will come out of prison more dangerous."23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBain massacre: 30 years on from infamous family killingsA Moment In Crime takes a look at the infamous murder case.22 May 05:00 PM
Golf'Something is wrong in America': World No 1 golfer's quick jail release rankles localsSome question whether he was given preferential treatment because of his fame.18 May 02:43 AM
New ZealandTwo more jail terms after seven-on-one gang-related prison assaultThe attack was captured on the prison’s CCTV.18 May 12:00 AM
KahuCorrections Minister wants to work with Māori to help rehabilitate inmatesCorrections Minister open to a by 'Māori for Māori' rehab approach.16 May 06:15 PM
New ZealandInvestment in Corrections: Prison expansion could put pressure on communityExtra funding for prison beds, staff and rehab programmes welcomed.16 May 12:00 AM
KahuMāori and Pasifika face discrimination over police’s use of biometric data - expertA data ethicist has concerns over expanding use of the technology.15 May 06:45 PM
New ZealandBribery, Black Power, and drug smuggling: The downfall of a Corrections officerScott Topham was paid $3200 by a prisoner to bring in the contraband.15 May 05:50 AM
New Zealand'We would like confirmation': Murdering mobster claims he's given up his gang patchQuentin Duff wants out of prison, but the Parole Board wants proof he's left the gang.14 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan involved in gruesome 2006 murder re-arrested six months after releaseAshley Arnopp and Andre Gilling beat Stanley Waipouri to death in 2006.13 May 09:37 AM
Crime'Singled out': Transgender paedophile says prison punished her for inmate relationshipsOfficials considered her a troublesome inmate. But it wasn't retribution, they insisted.12 May 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Building more prison beds is the right move for nowOPINION: Governments should plan to get ahead of crime instead of belting it from behind.12 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNicole McKee: Three Strikes is this Government putting victims firstOPINION: Our message to anyone wanting to avoid a lengthy prison sentence is simple.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Holy s***!': Violent gang member reacts as he learns how long his jail term isVictims included an innocent householder, a prison guard, a policewoman and two inmates.10 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandSome Mason Clinic patients waiting an average of 50 days in prison before admissionOmbudsman voices concerns about psychiatric care being defaulted to prisons.09 May 08:24 PM
New Zealand'Extreme and prolonged violence': Man punched, kicked as he lay prone on prison floorReview by prison inspectorate is under way after gang-related assault.09 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEmpathy missing in action as MPs take pay riseOPINION: On what planet would MPs think they deserve a big pay rise while others struggle?08 May 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsJudge delivers verdict on early NZ justice systemJustice David Collins points to early miscarriages of justice in colonial New Zealand.08 May 05:00 PM
KahuGrace Foundation prepares for Auckland kapa haka regionalsThe Aroha Noa group is made up of former prisoners.07 May 08:29 PM
New ZealandPonsonby shooting, Gaza ceasefire and best cars revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin May 7, 2024Police hunt for Ponsonby shooting suspect, Hamas accepts a ceasefire deal and which cars Kiwis rank the best to drive in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch06 May 08:14 PM
KahuOranga Tamariki scrutiny overdone, says former advisory board chairMatthew Tukaki says society is to blame for Oranga Tamariki's failures.06 May 07:13 PM
PoliticsGovt revives Waikato mega-prison plans as $1.9b spend pays for 810-bed extensionAbout $440m of the spend was coming from cuts from the "back-office", Luxon said.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Controversial prison slushies rack up $315k billMore than $200,000 has been spent on syrups and $81k on maintenance.Watch01 May 07:50 PM
New Zealand$315k spent on syrup and maintenance for prison guard slushiesThe machines were slammed by National in opposition, in 2019.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Mongrel Mob member turned counsellor seeks $700k after losing prison jobHe was caught sharing a tribute to a Mongrel Mob member who had died.01 May 06:18 AM
New ZealandBreaking 'Bad' - prisons just don't work for usEddy was a youth offender who did time in juvenile detention. He turned his life around - but not because he was locked up. Video / Corey FlemingWatch30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Three Strikes policy upends foundations of our justice systemOPINION: Three Strikes sends a strong message. But does it do much more than that?28 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuPolice Minister says bill about sending clear message to gangsMark Mitchell is adamant gang patches will be banned.23 Apr 11:15 PM
KahuDenis O’Reilly: My select committee submission on the Gang Legislation Amendment BillOPINION: Lifetime gang member Denis O'Reilly speaks to the parliamentary committee.23 Apr 12:33 AM
