New Zealand'Feared for his life': Gang member robbed man after being out of jail for just a weekHagen Henare had earlier been involved in kidnapping a woman for a gang boss.13 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandYouth unafraid of consequences: Calls for harsher penalties for fleeing driversYouths, aged between 12-17, are said to make up a significant portion of fleeing drivers.12 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionAs a half caste teenager, I was caught in a dilemma - SokratovBoris Sokartov on the real essence of being a Māori man10 Feb 06:36 AM
KahuNational’s one-size approach to crime will create more victims - Tamatha PaulGreens justice spokeswoman says cultural reports help rehabilitate inmates.08 Feb 07:35 PM
Kahu‘No evidence’ cultural reports worked - Justice Minister Paul GoldsmithGoldsmith says the Crown will no longer pay for cultural reports.07 Feb 09:23 PM
CrimeMan accused of stabbing two fellow inmates at Auckland prison, killing one, appears in courtBoth the defendant and the person who died have interim suppression.06 Feb 10:23 PM
New ZealandPrison escaper 'conditioned' staff to overlook his risk"Manipulative" Damon Exley had escaped from custody six times before, review says.01 Feb 09:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExtremism on the rise behind bars, Corrections warns new ministerThe new Corrections Minister was also told the prison population is on the rise again.01 Feb 12:59 AM
New ZealandWork and Income’s lack of empathy sending people back to jail - criminologistSuitable housing for those coming out of prison is paramount, the criminologist says.31 Jan 05:46 AM
WorldCould Ohio be the next state to use nitrogen gas in executions?The attorney-general is backing legislation to bring nitrogen gas executions to the state.30 Jan 11:24 PM
New Zealand'What he did will never go away': Sex assault haunts young victimBlenheim rapist Jordan Newton has been jailed for more than seven years.27 Jan 10:10 PM
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
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
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
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
