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.
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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.
Prison drug seizures increasing
Twenty-eight per cent increase in drug incidents in prisons marks a five-year peak.
'Callous' child sex offender, murderer apologises to victim's family after 35 years
Notorious child sex offender, killer Peter Holdem finally apologies for his worst crime.
Christchurch schoolgirl murder - the shocking tragedy of Louisa Damodran
A Moment In Crime looks at the horrendous murder of Chch schoolgirl Louisa Damodran
UK court permits Assange extradition to US on spying charges
A British appellate court has opened the door for Julian Assange to be extradited to US.
'No point in trying': Prisoner to serve entire sentence
Hori Gemmell doing his time hard after taking a police car and pistols in dramatic chase.
No, Ghislaine Maxwell is not selling children to Jay-Z
A false claim has been circulating on social media. The AP investigates where it started.
Relief as Waikeria Prison staffer returns negative Covid test
More than 120 people were quarantined due to a staff member being a virus close contact.
Lover of Ports of Auckland fraudster denied parole
Litia Vuniduvu remains in prison while facing the prospect of deportation.
Ecuador prison battle leaves 58 dead
Fighting between prison gangs lasted at least eight hours in the lockup in Guayaquil.
'I was in tears': Apology over inmate's 'horrific' medical exam after sexual assault
The medical exam occurred after inmate was sexually violated by his cellmate.
Corrections puts 152 unvaccinated prison staff on 'special leave'
Corrections says placing about 150 staff on leave has not affected its operations.
Oscar Pistorius sent distressing letter to victim's family in parole bid
Oscar Pistorius has written a "distressing" letter to Reeva Steenkamp's parents.
Prisoner acquitted of murder, admits assaults
Killer Beez gang associate 'relentless' in the pursuit and attack of a fellow prisoner.
Prison attack: Four corrections officers taken to hospital
Four Corrections officers were attacked by inmates at Otago Corrections Facility.
Jarrod Gilbert: Why male inmates could benefit from reform in women's prisons
OPINION: Jarrod Gilbert on the need for prison reform.
Father jailed for manslaughter after toddler shooting refused parole
Man jailed for killing toddler daughter refused parole after contraband found in cell.
Vaccine mandate to now include all prison staff
Education, health and now prison staff must be vaccinated.
Christchurch Men's Prison staffer banned after alleged 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate
A review is underway after a "serious breach" of prison rules by a Corrections employee.
Prisoner of love: Jail nurse suspended after intimate relationship with ex-inmate
Messy bond revealed between Nurse 'Ms R' and prisoner 'Mr H'.
Auckland Prison inmate accused of two-month escape in court
Te Ariki Poulgrain, 23, allegedly escaped from a medical facility in Grafton in June.