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.
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More than 140,000 court appearances had been delayed since 2020
Remand inmate numbers will rise over next decade, unless changes made.
'Simply a favour': Drug dealer gets extra time for arranging meth delivery to jail
His lawyer says it was for another prisoner and the deal was not for profit.
Killer executed despite claiming death sentence based on 'false' testimony
US Supreme Court declines to step in after inmate’s challenge to punishment.
Elderly paedophile likely to die in jail after sentence longer than life expectancy
Russell John Gray was found guilty by a jury on five charges.
'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision order
Basil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.
Banning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayor
David Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.
Woman supports teen who stole and wrecked her uninsured car
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Brutal killer of Whangārei teen denied parole after 17 years in jail
The murderer was denied parole 17 years after the brutal killing of a Whangārei teen.
Police look to take fewer people into remand custody
Police acknowledge there will be more offenders in the community.
'Thin Lizzy the problem away': Mongrel Mob hires lawyer over Nats' gang patch policy
The gang says the policies are “hot air and a waste of taxpayer time and money”.
Mass murderer who killed children claims Parole Board 'bias'
The man has been denied parole 14 times since he was jailed in 1993.
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Ram raid bill will have long lasting effects on mokopuna Māori - children’s commissioner
Judge Frances Eivers believes 'a criminal response is not a solution'.
Takapuna Beach rape case: Co-workers who filmed rape sentenced to prison
The victim said she still has nightmares.
'She showed a callous indifference': Young mother sobs as she is jailed for killing
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‘She took advantage of my vulnerability’: $1.6 million fraudster sent to prison
Rebecca Kennedy stole $1.6m from unwitting victims - all of whom were her friends.
'He died protecting us': Two years jail for Momona stabbing death
Brodie Graham Champion pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Grant Jopson.
US gaming shop employee fatally shoots fleeing Pokemon card thief
The man attempted to steal five boxes of the 'ultra-premium' trading cards.
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Judge:"It should cause you shame...the person you love sees you and cowers on the ground."
'Your failure haunts our family': Dunedin man avoids jail over role in tragic death
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Sexual violence sidelined as election issue
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84-year-old UK pensioner admits murdering fellow rest home resident with spade
The confrontation between the pair began after a vehicle sustained damage.
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