Returning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prison
The inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.
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Prison corruption: Convict's partner avoids jail for part in bribing guard
In sentencing, the woman was given credit for being a first offender.
Corrections 'have not followed process at all' for trans prisoner
A trans man says he was endangered on multiple occasions when in the care of Corrections.
'Total brutality': 501 deportees gushing blood, tied to furniture at Aussie facility
Christmas Island detainees bloody and beaten after violent altercation with guards.
'Expensive failure': NZ's cost per prisoner hits $150,000 a year
The total cost of the country's prisons has risen $140 million since 2018/19.
Miscarriage of Justice: Nearly 300 applications for review but none completed
"As the famous dictum put it, justice delayed is justice denied" - Chris Penk.
Firing-squad death penalty executions now possible in South Carolina
"The death penalty is going to stay ... If we're going to have it, it ought to be humane."
Inmates who shanked prisoner sentenced to more jail time
The attack only stopped once prison officers intervened.
'Aunty I've done something really, really bad' - Nomads prospect jailed
Nomads prospect stabbed a rival gang member in the face 15 times with a pair of scissors.
Māori hearings: 'I was a child at the mercy of a monster'
Abuse in care: Māori hearings began on Monday with the experiences of two young men.
The great escape: Inmate dressed as guard let out two security gates to freedom
Rimutaka Prison staff reportedly "feeling embarrassed" as "there were a lot of failures".
Tests come back negative from Whanganui prison inmates
The prisoners had tested negative on rapid antigen tests on Friday afternoon.
Fifty Wiri prisoners testing positive; 600 locked down
Prisoners tested at the Auckland South Corrections Facility are infected with Omicron.
Rimutaka Prison inmate fled using stolen white Toyota Hiace van
Police are still searching for the man.
46 men at South Auckland prison test positive for Covid-19
A spokesperson said no prisoners have required specialist care or hospitalisation.
Dunedin rapist remains in jail as bail denied
Parole has been declined for the prisoner after abusive conduct towards staff and inmates.
Recidivist disqualified driver threatened with jail term
Andrew Springfield was warned continuing to flout the law by driving could result in jail.
Auckand prisoner now convicted twice of slashing fellow inmates' throats
Anthony Wheble stabbed an inmate just months after his sentencing for another attack.
Police release name of 'dangerous' prisoner on the run
Michael Tautari is described as about 165cm tall and of medium-to-small build.
Prisoner let out to attend tangi now on the run, crashes car then steals another
The man, reported to be prisoner, crashed just after 7pm in Oakleigh.
Sub-par haircut 'not suitable for my self-respect', alleged drug trafficker tells judge
Drugs accused says he shouldn't have to cut his own hair while awaiting trial behind bars.
California moves to dismantle nation's largest death row
'The prospect of your ending up on death row has more to do with your wealth and race.'
Judge tells 'predator' who sexually abused his children apology '30 years too late'
Hastings man who sexually abused children in his own family for 25 years jailed.
'Dry toast and Marmite': Brian Tamaki on solitary confinement, losing 7kg in jail
'One minute is a long time in a little cell space.'
'Struggle to hire': Dozens of Corrections staff lose job over mandate
Covid-19 vaccine mandate: Prison staff had until early December to be fully vaccinated.
Brian Tamaki bail appeal: Will be released from prison 'very shortly'
The hearing took place in the Auckland High Court today.
'It was by the book': Prison staff revisit moments before inmate's death
Kolby Heta stopped struggling, went limp before officers began unsuccessful CPR attempt.
High Court to hear Destiny Church leader's appeal over custody decision
Brian Tamaki has been in Mt Eden Prison since Monday last week.
Brian Tamaki in custody: What he can expect in prison
Tamaki was arrested yesterday and remanded in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
$25m in damages: 'Perfect storm' of conditions led to Waikeria Prison riot - clinical psychologist
'Prisons aren't nice playgrounds. They can be violent places.'
55 prisoners, 21 staff in isolation after prison worker tests positive for Covid-19
The worker is fully vaccinated.
What's on the menu for prisoners this Christmas?
Corrections will spend just $1.10 extra per prisoner for their December 25 menu.
Corrections officer facing three further corruption charges over alleged bribes
The corrections officer will enter pleas when he reappears in court next month.
99 misconduct cases upheld in southern prisons
Thirty-nine staff were fired nationally as a result of investigations over five years.