KahuFemale inmates transferred away from whānauThe High Court has slammed Corrections for moving female offenders from Wellington's Arohata Women's Prison last year. Video / Te Ao Māori NewsWatch23 Aug 08:17 PM
KahuVictim allegedly forced to dig her own grave: Two more charged in kidnapping caseThe victim was allegedly subjected to numerous assaults and forced to dig her own grave.23 Aug 08:05 AM
New ZealandHome detention sentences for gang members increases by 60pcNational says the increase is concerning from a "public safety" perspective.22 Aug 05:00 PM
Kahu'Everything was falling apart': Manu Vatuvei on how prison saved his lifeThe rugby league star was a beast on and off the field.20 Aug 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?' Teen begs for life as he's pulled from car and stabbed at party"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.18 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeImprisoned gang leader orchestrated hit, but 75yo grandfather was killed instead, jury toldThe 75-year-old rugby league stalwart was shot in his home in August 2021.18 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandUndue risk: Man who attempted to bring down NZ's power grid to remain behind barsGraham Philip refused to engage with a psychologist for a report.15 Aug 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTeaching prisoners how to dadOPINION: Lynne Fairs says parenting courses in prisons achieve amazing results.14 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAct’s pledge to abolish cultural reports are racist and inhumane - law lecturerOpinion: Cultural reports allow judges to understand more about the accused.13 Aug 11:52 PM
CrimeGangster '666' sentenced for making guns, selling meth and death threats via smuggled prison phone'Wayniac' said he is ready to reform, but the judge noted he's prospecting for a new gang.10 Aug 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHow will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.10 Aug 02:10 AM
KahuBook looks at history of prison labourMāori political prisoners had a hand in building early infrastructure.09 Aug 06:58 PM
New ZealandCoroner releases findings on prison death of infamous Wellington murderThe findings into the prison death have now been revealed.09 Aug 05:04 AM
New Zealand'Sized him up like a boxer': Prisoner's attack smashes inmate's teethThe victim was wanting to leave exercise time early. Caine Woodmass put a stop to that.08 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandPolice to pay $45k after locking claustrophobic man in cell nine times'I wouldn’t wish what happened to me on my worst enemy,' Malcolm King says.08 Aug 08:00 AM
EntertainmentHeld hostage: Paedo rocker hospitalised after jail stabbingThe disgraced singer was reportedly held hostage for six hours.08 Aug 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGrace Gordon: Tough on crime begets more violent crimeOPINION: NZ's lust for punishment is making matters worse, says a criminology lecturer.06 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldPutin’s 'fiercest foe' sentenced to 19 years' prisonRussian court convicts opposition leader Alexei Navalny on charges of extremism.04 Aug 09:37 PM
New ZealandTeen killer walks free after murder conviction quashed, manslaughter admittedHanara was 14 when he knifed a homeless man, who died of his injuries at the scene.04 Aug 04:16 AM
New ZealandPrison death: Bag-snatch killer died in cell after taking methMan jailed for horrendous murder of woman in South Auckland takes own life in prison04 Aug 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Hard-working people in fear of their lives': Youth gang burglars jailedZac Edmonds and Quest Outlawz Williams, AKA Nepe, have been jailed.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex blackmailer abused prison officer and will remain behind barsAndy Junior Halliday was involved with a plot to extract money on promises of sex.31 Jul 07:11 PM
CrimeIndescribable loss: Young man died in prison after deemed 'not a risk'Kodi Bennett was given a personal care item he had already used to try to harm himself.31 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldCourt rules Missouri man with schizophrenia can be executedJohnny Johnson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection.30 Jul 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Minister's fury over escaped prisoner who raped womanDavis told the Herald no escape from prison was acceptable.28 Jul 06:34 AM
CrimeConvicted killer and child sex offender wants supervision lifted despite his 'high risk'Basil Mist spent 20 years in prison for killing his girlfriend and sexually abusing girls.27 Jul 07:05 AM
World'Innocent all along': Man freed after 17 years for crime he didn't commitAndrew Malkinson was wrongly accused of the brutal crime in 2003.26 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandPrison escapee rape trial: Complainant quizzed about cannabis useThe trial entered its third day in Wellington's High Court on Monday.24 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandPolice reveal Auckland gunman’s death was self-inflictedReid shot and killed Tupuga Sipiliano, 44, and Solomana To'oto'o, 45 last Thursday.24 Jul 04:54 AM
TalanoaDevastated mother of shooting victim describes unbearable griefMena Sipiliano will travel to New Zealand from Samoa for her eldest son's funeral.24 Jul 02:55 AM
New ZealandSoon to be released child abductor’s psychological treatment left unfinishedThe Parole Board left 'in the dark' as to why treatment is unfinished.23 Jul 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDevil in the detail with political parties' 'tough on crime' rhetoricOPINION: Jarrod Gilbert says prisons are under strain, with not enough staff to run them.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBehind bars: Prisoners put to work building new social housingThe Herald goes behind the wire for a tour of a busy prison construction yard.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Football Ferns, transport and Auckland shootingOPINION: Letters on artificial intelligence, the military and films.22 Jul 05:00 PM
