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Prison break: How NZ inmates escaped jail and went on the run
Former jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor speaks of his prison escape. Video / George Heard
Biggest foreign investment deals of 2023
Which countries are most active, what sectors are they buying in and what prices are paid?
Restorative justice champion gets QSM
Jenny Saywood was a founding member of Restorative Justice in Whanganui in 1999.
Great - and terrible - escapes: How Kiwi inmates breached the perimeter
High-profile crim Arthur Taylor reflects on his bolt from prison to a millionaire's bach.
Prison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prison
The high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.
Dairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to work
Dairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."
Man freed from prison after 12 years since eyewitness was legally blind
Darien Harris was convicted in part on the account of an eyewitness who was legally blind.
Inmate charged with murder after stabbing at Auckland prison
The 47-year-old will appear in court next week.
Ex-Corrections officer says corruption at Rimutaka Prison widespread
The guard said she was threatened with the sack when she spoke up.
Inmate dead, another wounded in prison stabbing at Wiri
The deadly stabbing happened in the kitchen of the South Auckland prison.
Female prison officer who suffered broken arm in attack to prosecute Corrections
Sharon Irwin's arm was broken in two places by the maximum security inmate.
Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on Government
A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.
Sixty-two new cops graduate just in time for Christmas cheer
Constable Farheen Ali knows the ins and outs of the police
Editorial: Luxon must keep pressure on over 501 deportees
OPINION: Albanese has softened Australia's stance but more needs to be done.
Convicted killer of Christchurch teen declined parole
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.
'Australia's most notorious terrorist' to be released from jail after nearly two decades
The Opposition has slammed the Government for not fighting to keep him behind bars.
Prison officer accused of providing contraband in exchange for sex
Five people have been charged with corruption and bribery offences.
Probe into suspected corruption and bribery in prison leads to arrest of six
Those charged include a prisoner, a current employee and several former employees.
Anaru Eketone: I do not suppport the Te Papa vandalism
Opinion: Damaging property for the sake of emphasising a message is not on.
Counsellor caught with meth, cannabis at prison gate on way to inmate appointment
The counsellor was bringing more than just advice into the prison.
Convicted murderer wins right to have 'lad mags' in prison
The court has ruled a murderer should have been allowed the magazines while in jail.
Canada model has no bars, no fences and no escapes
OPINION: Māori leadership approach needed in prisons.
Women’s Refuge turns 50 but says there’s nothing to celebrate
Refuge CEO Ang Jury says domestic violence is still in society.
Prisoner poured boiling water over ‘vulnerable inmate’ then beat and raped him
The victim was left with physical and mental scars from the attack.
Arohata Prison staff shortages no excuse for breaking law
Almost 70 women were moved from Arohata Prison to Auckland and Christchurch.
Prison visitor caught with drugs, gun, stash of cash
Visitor's long list of what not to bring when visiting an inmate.
Share My Super founder donates $10m for child poverty - how others can help
Baby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.
Woman convicted of killing her four children has convictions quashed
Kathleen Folbigg was released in June after spending 20 years in prison.
Man shot by police had suffered brain damage in Tribesman gang convoy attack months earlier
Prison ordered for Kodie Remana, who was shot by police in Grey Lynn standoff.
Russian opposition leader disappears from max security prison during transfer
Navalny has been serving a 19-year term on charges of extremism.
Opinion: How a gang rugby league tournament can be a catalyst for change
Opinion: 800 patched Mob members in one place. And yet the vibe was different this time.
Inmate shanked repeatedly in Mt Eden prison amid 'dire' staff shortage
The remand prison where the shank attack happened is short of about 100 staff, union says.