World'Terrified': Alabama first-of-its-kind execution takes 22 minutes, shocking observersKenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead in what some called a cruel execution method.26 Jan 04:34 AM
New ZealandInmate jailed for prison attack on former estate agent after being refused chickenAaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.24 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand'I can't send this man to jail': Judge's conundrum in sentencing machete attackerJaden Minhinnick sliced off his neighbour's earlobe and left him with a broken arm.18 Jan 05:30 AM
New ZealandInmate could face 14 years' jail for horrific prison attack on former real estate agentAaron Drever's face was slashed open with a metal hook in the prison kitchen.17 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Mob captain, the gambler and the prison ring controlled by a phone hidden in a toiletMore than 300 texts and 450 calls were made to smuggle drugs into prison.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dead man walking': Murderer to stay in jail after threatening teenNigel Shane Johnstone, 52, was recalled after breaching his release conditions.14 Jan 01:33 AM
WorldFederal judge says Alabama can conduct nation's first 'experimental' executionThe new method of execution has been criticised as being cruel and experimental.13 Jan 10:43 PM
OpinionDenis O’Reilly: The Parole Amendment Bill will be an extremely tough act to followOPINION: Prisons are already stretched and the new law won't make it any better.11 Jan 05:54 PM
New ZealandWhat kids who commit serious crimes have in commonHaami Hanara, who was neglected and abused, knifed a man to death when he was 14.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang bookHe said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.11 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Use of force on Māori suspects a grey area for police cleared up by body camsOPINION: They are added protection for those being arrested and those making the arrest.10 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeWhy is Generation Z less likely to end up behind bars?Despite youth crime fears, the stats tell a very different story within a generation.10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics500-day wait for a trial ‘too long’: Justice Minister's aim to cut massive court delaysJudicial discretion is in the firing line - are judges getting it wrong?10 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDerek ChengDerek Cheng: How Luxon made a deal without giving up too muchOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Derek Cheng.07 Jan 01:00 AM
LifestyleGypsy Rose Blanchard breaks silence on TikTok'I’m finally free': Gypsy Rose shares TikTok after being behind bars for eight years.01 Jan 10:24 PM
KahuData gap raises concern over housing for former prisonersNew research details the social cost of unstable housing.01 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: How American bikers influenced NZ street gangsOPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Jarrod Gilbert.01 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumCrimePrison break: How NZ inmates escaped jail and went on the runFormer jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor speaks of his prison escape. Video / George HeardWatch29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGreat - and terrible - escapes: How Kiwi inmates breached the perimeterHigh-profile crim Arthur Taylor reflects on his bolt from prison to a millionaire's bach.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRestorative justice champion gets QSMJenny Saywood was a founding member of Restorative Justice in Whanganui in 1999.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBiggest foreign investment deals of 2023Which countries are most active, what sectors are they buying in and what prices are paid?29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prisonThe high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.28 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandDairy worker who had fingers sliced off during robbery has not returned to workDairy owner on injured worker: "Time is healing his pain. But he’s not back to normal."27 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldMan freed from prison after 12 years since eyewitness was legally blindDarien Harris was convicted in part on the account of an eyewitness who was legally blind.23 Dec 03:05 AM
New ZealandInmate charged with murder after stabbing at Auckland prisonThe 47-year-old will appear in court next week.22 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandEx-Corrections officer says corruption at Rimutaka Prison widespreadThe guard said she was threatened with the sack when she spoke up.21 Dec 05:36 PM
New ZealandInmate dead, another wounded in prison stabbing at WiriThe deadly stabbing happened in the kitchen of the South Auckland prison.21 Dec 05:29 AM
New ZealandFemale prison officer who suffered broken arm in attack to prosecute CorrectionsSharon Irwin's arm was broken in two places by the maximum security inmate.21 Dec 05:00 AM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
KahuSixty-two new cops graduate just in time for Christmas cheerConstable Farheen Ali knows the ins and outs of the police19 Dec 08:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon must keep pressure on over 501 deporteesOPINION: Albanese has softened Australia's stance but more needs to be done.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted killer of Christchurch teen declined paroleConnor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.19 Dec 03:04 AM
World'Australia's most notorious terrorist' to be released from jail after nearly two decadesThe Opposition has slammed the Government for not fighting to keep him behind bars.19 Dec 01:39 AM
