New ZealandKiwi volunteer Andrew Bagshaw's body returned in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapThe swap involved dozens of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners of war.04 Feb 07:21 PM
WorldDozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swapElsewhere, Ukraine’s Odesa in the dark after huge network failure from damaged equipment.04 Feb 05:24 PM
EntertainmentGary Glitter freed after serving half of sex abuse sentenceEx pop star served half his 16-year sentence for sexual abuse of 3 girls in the 1970s.03 Feb 06:00 PM
KahuAustralian Prime Minister implements ‘fairer’ 501 deportation policyA new policy as set out by Australian PM Anthony Albanese is now in force.01 Feb 12:17 AM
WorldUK police investigate disappearance of couple with newbornShe is from a wealthy, aristocratic British family; he served 20 years in jail in US.19 Jan 06:36 PM
New ZealandPrisoner reveals regrets over killer punchPrisoner still has nightmares about a fatal incident when he punched a fellow inmate.17 Jan 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: How I was involved in a prison breakOPINION: I wasn’t planning it, but that’s just the way things turn out sometimes ...08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandOtago prisoner transferring to Auckland after attack on officerMr Miller said the officer was seen by on-site medical staff and taken to hospital08 Jan 06:06 AM
New ZealandPrison van crashes while escorting prisoners in Auckland, one taken to hospitalThe escort van was involved in a crash Friday evening while four prisoners were inside07 Jan 07:20 AM
New ZealandChristmas on the run: 100 people on electronically monitored bail still at large after escapesThe number of people absconding has been increasing since 2018.24 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCalifornia university apologises for prisoner experimentsMedical tests were performed on 2600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1070s.23 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandCourt delays: 1 in 5 offenders released on time-served sentencesA fifth of prisoners are now being released on the day of their sentencing.22 Dec 08:50 PM
CrimeInmate subjected to 'inhumane' treatment at women's prison loses bid to resurrect appealMihi Bassett received a rare apology from Corrections following degrading treatment.22 Dec 03:49 AM
New ZealandFeasting behind bars: What prison inmates will be eating for Christmas dinnerThe prisons aim to prepare people for employment on their release from custody21 Dec 07:05 AM
Kahu'It is some of the best kapa haka I have seen:' Prisoners wow judges in compWhanganui Prison kapa haka group wins national competition as first-time entrants.19 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTennis legend Becker freed from UK prison early, deported homeThe star was jailed for hiding £2.5 million of assets and loans to avoid paying his debts.15 Dec 04:31 PM
CrimeSerial rapist Larry Cant receives 11 additional preventive detention sentencesTwo of his five latest victims, all fellow inmates, addressed him in court today.15 Dec 01:02 AM
New ZealandPolice raid Tribesmen MC headquarters after houses shot atThe raid follows a series of targeted shootings in Christchurch.13 Dec 11:02 PM
New ZealandEx-drug lord works with private prison to halt gang recruitmentCultural programme aims to cut through hardened criminal attitudes.11 Dec 06:33 PM
WorldRussian opposition politician sentenced for Ukraine criticismIlya Yashin is one of the few Kremlin critics who have stayed in Russia.09 Dec 05:06 PM
WorldUS basketball star back home after Russian prisoner swapBrittney Griner is back on US soil after nearly 10 months' detention in Russia.09 Dec 04:31 PM
New ZealandWaikato prison violence: Riot squad deployed in afternoon of vicious assaults at Spring HillA Corrections staffer was hospitalised in the day of violence.05 Dec 03:23 AM
New Zealand'We need something believable, babe' - prisoner fakes dad's death to get outAdam Martin also helped another prisoner get compassionate bail - but he didn't return.01 Dec 05:20 PM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Second accused pleads guiltyParata Taite admitted multiple charges in relation to the blaze which stretched six days.01 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandCorrections failure led to horrific prison assault on disgraced realtorDrever is preparing a formal complaint about Corrections handling of his safety.30 Nov 07:12 AM
New ZealandPrison guard resigns after relationship with Jonah Lomu’s ‘niece’ behind barsSelaima Fakaosilea was convicted in June 2019 of importing meth.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who commandeered cop car and loaded Glocks will be home by ChristmasHori Gemmell tried - but failed - to get out early.02 Nov 10:19 PM
New Zealand50 years behind bars: What life is really like for an ageing serial arsonistThe 73-year-old is one of a growing number of elderly men in prison.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Serial litigant': Murderer's bid for appeal on prison dispute deniedSerial litigant unlikely to be able to pay costs ordered against him in his latest case.19 Oct 03:42 AM
New ZealandWaikeria prison riot: Key instigator pleads guilty, razor blade dispute kicked off fiery riotThe accused was the first to get on top of the roof and freed others from their cells.17 Oct 10:15 PM
New ZealandPrisoner claims it's hard to avoid trouble when surrounded by murderers and rapists'I am trying, I am trying not to get into trouble.'14 Oct 05:22 AM
WorldVictims' families weep as school shooter who killed 17 avoids death sentenceDecision has angered many families of the victims, who sought death penalty for shooter.13 Oct 05:24 PM
New Zealand'She should have been safe' - Herald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at murder of Christchurch woman Valerie HeaneyHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Valerie Heaney in Christchurch06 Oct 06:00 AM
