Prisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists
'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'
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Victims' families weep as school shooter who killed 17 avoids death sentence
Decision has angered many families of the victims, who sought death penalty for shooter.
'She should have been safe' - Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at murder of Christchurch woman Valerie Heaney
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Valerie Heaney in Christchurch
Jarrod Gilbert: Do we have the will to tackle issues behind Māori imprisonment?
OPINION: Māori are part of the overall drop in prisoner numbers but not in per cent terms.
'Birthday gift' drugs bust: New Zealander facing possible death penalty in Bali
The man, identified as "MP", reportedly received drugs sent to a Bali post office box.
Court refuses pregnant prisoners' appeal not to be moved
Inmates at Arohata prison can be relocated, due to staffing shortages within Corrections.
Child sex offender claims rule that bans sexual activity between prisoners is discriminatory
Prisoners caught having sex in treatment unit can end up in solitary confinement.
Rare post-prison restrictions for Killer Beez gang member who killed guard, stabbed inmates
Latu Kepu has attacked police officers, prison guards, pregnant women and fellow inmates.
Prisoner needed surgery after boiled water attack
The hot water dispenser was faulty, so dispensed water at 90C instead of 70C.
Covid-19: More than 5000 prisoners still not allowed face-to-face visits
A prominent criminal lawyer thinks this is a 'breach of human rights'.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 14 September, 2022
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Spring Hill prison nightmare - staff sent to hospital after attacks
Out-of-control inmates have caused chaos at Waikato's Spring Hill prison.
Giving low-risk prisoners longer to prepare for their sentences would benefit everyone
Currently, only exceptional circumstances mean people get time to prepare for jail.
Outdated laws limit monitoring of high-risk prisoners, says discussion document
Artificial intelligence is being considered to boost surveillance of high-risk prisoners.
Man being sentenced for attack on inmate leaps out of High Court dock
Anthony Wheble jumped out of the dock and toward lawyers in the High Court.
Inmate lights fire in cell, disabling prison block's sprinklers
When asked why he destroyed his cell, Fraser said he was 'sick of being dicked around'.
Notorious murderer takes Corrections to court in bid to wear necklace in prison
High profile inmate Phillip John Smith takes Corrections to court over necklace.
Inmate death: Claims prisoner had complained of breathing difficulties
Staff tried to save man who died in his cell.
Killer Beez gang member who killed prison guard released, but Corrections wants restrictions
Latu Kepu has been involved in multiple prison attacks, one of which was fatal.
Janice Gray has one last gig after lifetime on stage
Free Bus to God went live at the Christchurch Town Hall at the end of May.
Love rival shooting: Seven months of obsession leaves victim needing a miracle
Krishan Dick-Karetai was jailed for nearly seven years last week.
Corrections working with union to address rising prison violence
The Sensible Sentencing Trust claims Corrections was warned ahead of the recent assault.
Prisoners building new quarters after riot
New parts of prison are being constructed by inmates after a riot 18 months ago.
'One less weight in my life': Sister's relief young mum's killer won't get out of jail early
Samuel Samson murdered Azalia Wilson while they were in a motel room with their baby.
Prison for former Dilworth staffer: 'I lived for 30 years fearful of the knock on the door'
Alister Harlow has been sentenced to three years, eight months' prison for sex abuse.
Altered sentence for man whose meth importation trial was eclipsed by Joseph Parker suppression battle
Tevita Kulu was sentenced in 2019 to 18 years' prison for the "home-grown" operation.
'I just want him to get help': Man stabbed by stepson five times
Eru stabbed his stepdad. He then fled the house and stabbed his brother on the street.
'Did not eventuate': Police operation at Paremoremo after gathering expected
Police were covering every entrance to the prison this morning.
'Utterly unacceptable': Judge slams prison after ongoing detention of teen
The director of Spring Hill prison has apologised and launched a review into the matter.
Man denies raping teen cellmate
Benjamin Goundar flatly denied abusing the complainant.
Man accused of raping prison cellmate
Benjamin Goundar allegedly sexually assaulted his cellmate every night for months.
'Must be held to account': Prosecutors seek lengthy jail term for R Kelly
Prosecutors want convicted singer, to be sentenced on June 29, to face lengthy jail term.
Revealed: The number of prison escapes - and how they got away
Most escapes occurred while a the person was being escorted to another destination.
Mt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationally
There are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.