PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Do you feel safer after Govt's mad crime and justice experiment?OPINION: Govt doing the opposite to what polls show people want, Mike Hosking writes.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Gang members arranged return of stolen Lindauer paintings in secret prison dealThey disappeared after a brazen “smash and grab” robbery.07 Jun 06:11 AM
New ZealandNew poll shows Kiwis feel less safe, want more police and harsher penaltiesThe latest step of the Herald's Rebuilding Better explores solutions to crime.03 Jun 05:15 AM
WorldJailed Putin critic Navalny demands moonshine and a kangaroo"I will continue to fight for my inalienable right to own a kangaroo."03 Jun 04:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCell phones in the cells still a threat after police bust drug ringIn Hawke's Bay Regional Prison, 78 cell phones were confiscated over three years.02 Jun 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBritish buyer snaps up prison, school and uni contracts in giant $205m dealPublic-private partnership deal to sell contracts on jail, 11 schools, uni accommodation.01 Jun 03:17 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsIs Labour really soft on crime? The numbers reveal a surprising storyThe Herald has analysed decades of data to see how crime has changed in Aotearoa.31 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWarriorsRevealed: Why Manu Vatuvei was granted early release from prisonThe ex-Warrior was released two years and five months before the end of his sentence.31 May 05:50 AM
New ZealandMama Hooch rapist Roberto Jaz assaulted in prisonStaff intervened to break up a fight in a day room involving the convicted sex offender.29 May 02:07 AM
New ZealandMeth-using killer fails in appeal against murder convictionMoetū Kaitai appealed on three grounds, all relating to the trial judge's summing-up.23 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'failings' before suicide of young father uncoveredIssac Tuatai may still be alive if not for 'failings' by Corrections around jail release.15 May 07:46 AM
Politics‘Time for Truth’: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boostAct proposes 200 more youth justice beds be built at a cost of $500 million.14 May 08:00 PM
PoliticsFocus: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boostsParty leader David Seymour reveals his Budget, “A Time for Truth”, including tax cuts, prison boosts and increased defence spending. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 May 05:55 PM
NRLEx-NRL star Jarryd Hayne jailed for three more years for rapeHayne remained on bail for just 10 days, spending his last days of freedom with his family12 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandGang member charged with running drug ring from smuggled phone in prison cellNine charged, including a business couple, after police sting nets haul of drugs and ammo.09 May 03:59 AM
New Zealand'Unresponsive' prisoners dragged, carried from cells by guards during riotParata Taite, 26, and Manutaki Kameta, 29, have been jailed for their roles in the riot.04 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Trio guilty of most chargesThe verdicts have brought the 11-week trial to a close.04 May 03:39 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandJudge rules child should visit killer dad behind bars every monthFamily Court finds prison visits to convicted murderer in child’s best interests.26 Apr 11:50 PM
KahuMarae gets people behind the wheel, legallyLicence to drive means a licence to work for Māori.18 Apr 09:27 PM
Letters to the EditorJeremy WilkinsonStalker claims Corrections breached privacy, ruined bail chancesShe sent the man a 'sinister' stick figure drawing that counted as a death threat.11 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandTwo more Northland meth cooks get minimum periods of imprisonment quashedCourt of Appeal quashes minimum periods of imprisonment imposed on two meth cooks.09 Apr 05:00 PM
World‘I fell in love with my prison pen pal’Perth woman who fell in love with a prisoner opens up about their relationship.08 Apr 09:45 PM
WorldShocking images show new prisoners being 'herded' in world’s worst prisonEl Salvador continues to broadcast incredible images of his country’s new prison.16 Mar 01:43 AM
New ZealandPrimary teacher let student use her personal phone for chat with imprisoned dad"S*** that might not have been such a good idea" - Teacher15 Mar 12:57 AM
New ZealandClaim of unjustified dismissal against CorrectionsThe Department of Corrections employee was terminated after refusing Covid-19 vaccination.14 Mar 05:30 AM
New ZealandPrison rioters caused $1 million in damagePaul Makoare was just 18 years old and a remand prisoner when he took part in the riot.10 Mar 06:00 AM
PoliticsPrison assaults on staff increase, despite fall in prisoner numbersPrisons are becoming more dangerous places to work.09 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeUS couple who fled to Auckland jailed after death of sonTheir adopted 7-year-old son died after a long period of neglect.08 Mar 11:49 PM
New ZealandNo bullying or assaults before prisoner took own life, Coroner rulesThe Colombian national had been in New Zealand four years when he was charged.08 Mar 01:13 AM
WorldBelarus jails Nobel Peace Price winner for 10 yearsAles Bialiatski and 3 colleagues jailed in crackdown on dissent by Russian ally Belarus.03 Mar 06:53 PM
CrimeNo more monitoring allowed for sex offender who targeted multiple women since deportation from AustraliaThe 51-year-old narrowly averted an indefinite sentence five years ago.24 Feb 03:24 AM
New ZealandPrivileged prisoners lose perks after escape attempt, vandalism and discovery of contrabandChief custodial officer says the three inmates behaviour was 'clearly unacceptable'.22 Feb 08:22 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot trial: ‘Screaming, laughing, yahooing’ as prisoners light fires, break out onto roofEleven men are on trial in the High Court at Hamilton facing a variety of charges.22 Feb 01:14 AM
New Zealand'It was literally raining glass' on Corrections officers during riotThe trial is set down for an estimated 12 weeks and involves 11 accused.20 Feb 02:17 AM
