UK police investigate disappearance of couple with newborn
She is from a wealthy, aristocratic British family; he served 20 years in jail in US.
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Prisoner reveals regrets over killer punch
Prisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.
Jarrod Gilbert: How I was involved in a prison break
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Otago prisoner transferring to Auckland after attack on officer
Mr Miller said the officer was seen by on-site medical staff and taken to hospital
Prison van crashes while escorting prisoners in Auckland, one taken to hospital
The escort van was involved in a crash Friday evening while four prisoners were inside
Christmas on the run: 100 people on electronically monitored bail still at large after escapes
The number of people absconding has been increasing since 2018.
California university apologises for prisoner experiments
Medical tests were performed on 2600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1070s.
Court delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentences
A fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.
Inmate subjected to 'inhumane' treatment at women's prison loses bid to resurrect appeal
Mihi Bassett received a rare apology from Corrections following degrading treatment.
Feasting behind bars: What prison inmates will be eating for Christmas dinner
The prisons aim to prepare people for employment on their release from custody
'It is some of the best kapa haka I have seen:' Prisoners wow judges in comp
Whanganui Prison kapa haka group wins national competition as first-time entrants.
Tennis legend Becker freed from UK prison early, deported home
The star was jailed for hiding £2.5 million of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.
Serial rapist Larry Cant receives 11 additional preventive detention sentences
Two of his five latest victims, all fellow inmates, addressed him in court today.
Police raid Tribesmen MC headquarters after houses shot at
The raid follows a series of targeted shootings in Christchurch.
Ex-drug lord works with private prison to halt gang recruitment
Cultural programme aims to cut through hardened criminal attitudes.
Russian opposition politician sentenced for Ukraine criticism
Ilya Yashin is one of the few Kremlin critics who have stayed in Russia.
US basketball star back home after Russian prisoner swap
Brittney Griner is back on US soil after nearly 10 months' detention in Russia.
Waikato prison violence: Riot squad deployed in afternoon of vicious assaults at Spring Hill
A Corrections staffer was hospitalised in the day of violence.
'We need something believable, babe' - prisoner fakes dad's death to get out
Adam Martin also helped another prisoner get compassionate bail - but he didn't return.
Waikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guilty
Parata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.
Corrections failure led to horrific prison assault on disgraced realtor
Drever is preparing a formal complaint about Corrections handling of his safety.
Prison guard resigns after relationship with Jonah Lomu’s ‘niece’ behind bars
Selaima Fakaosilea was convicted in June 2019 of importing meth.
Man who commandeered cop car and loaded Glocks will be home by Christmas
Hori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.
50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonist
The 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.
'Serial litigant': Murderer's bid for appeal on prison dispute denied
Serial litigant unlikely to be able to pay costs ordered against him in his latest case.
Waikeria prison riot: Key instigator pleads guilty, razor blade dispute kicked off fiery riot
The accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.
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.'
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.