PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: The number of prison escapes - and how they got awayMost escapes occurred while a the person was being escorted to another destination.08 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prison staff crisis: 102 vacancies, double-bunking to increase nationallyThere are 102 vacancies at Mt Eden prison, where some units now can't be staffed.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on Corrections staff up 156%, 6000 workdays lost due to injuryMore than 6200 workdays were lost in the last year as staff recovered from their injuries.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller fights for right to men's mags in prisonStephen Hudson said his right to freedom of expression was breached.01 Jun 10:35 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Corrections Minister steps in over prison riot squadsA Newstalk ZB investigation found Corrections was in the dark over call-outs.01 Jun 04:28 AM
New ZealandBlack mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centresRoad trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.28 May 11:00 PM
CrimePaedophile showed up at victim's house after arrest, abused him againClyde Rymer was sentenced to prison today for 21 historic child sexual abuse charges.27 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandFacility for dangerous criminals costs $1m a yearHandful of the country's most dangerous offenders in special facility after imprisonment.26 May 06:36 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Prisoners caught in hand sanitiser booze-upTen inmates charged after allegedly getting drunk at Waikeria Prison.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRimutaka Prison lockdown lifted after bomb threatMessages were left on the prison's phone claiming a bomb will be placed on site.18 May 04:13 AM
New ZealandWatch: Moana Maniapoto's tribute to one of Māoridom's greatest thinkersA new film reveals the real Moana Jackson - radical pioneer, rugby coach and neat freak.12 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandSkin in the game: Tattoo removal paid for young prisonersNew funding for inmates will help get their hand and face tattoos removed.06 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandConversation with a 14yo ram raider - what he said before the police arrivedWaiting for police to arrive, alleged ram raider - 14 - talks to journalist David Fisher.05 May 11:00 PM
WorldUS prison official missing after escorting inmate facing murder chargesSheriff's department is "aggressively investigating" the disappearance.30 Apr 06:38 PM
New ZealandPrison psychologist censured after sexual relationship with inmateThe psychologist saw the man in prison 34 times and smuggled music CDs to her boyfriend.19 Apr 04:20 AM
New ZealandReturning inmate caught smuggling drugs into prisonThe inmate was caught trying to smuggle the drugs into prison after compassionate leave.08 Apr 03:27 AM
New ZealandPrison corruption: Convict's partner avoids jail for part in bribing guardIn sentencing, the woman was given credit for being a first offender.08 Apr 01:13 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'have not followed process at all' for trans prisonerA trans man says he was endangered on multiple occasions when in the care of Corrections.03 Apr 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Total brutality': 501 deportees gushing blood, tied to furniture at Aussie facilityChristmas Island detainees bloody and beaten after violent altercation with guards.29 Mar 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Expensive failure': NZ's cost per prisoner hits $150,000 a yearThe total cost of the country's prisons has risen $140 million since 2018/19.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMiscarriage of Justice: Nearly 300 applications for review but none completed"As the famous dictum put it, justice delayed is justice denied" - Chris Penk.20 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldFiring-squad death penalty executions now possible in South Carolina"The death penalty is going to stay ... If we're going to have it, it ought to be humane."19 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandInmates who shanked prisoner sentenced to more jail timeThe attack only stopped once prison officers intervened.18 Mar 01:29 AM
New Zealand'Aunty I've done something really, really bad' - Nomads prospect jailedNomads prospect stabbed a rival gang member in the face 15 times with a pair of scissors.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMāori hearings: 'I was a child at the mercy of a monster'Abuse in care: Māori hearings began on Monday with the experiences of two young men.07 Mar 03:30 AM
CrimeThe great escape: Inmate dressed as guard let out two security gates to freedomRimutaka Prison staff reportedly "feeling embarrassed" as "there were a lot of failures".25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTests come back negative from Whanganui prison inmatesThe prisoners had tested negative on rapid antigen tests on Friday afternoon.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandFifty Wiri prisoners testing positive; 600 locked downPrisoners tested at the Auckland South Corrections Facility are infected with Omicron.20 Feb 04:44 AM
New ZealandRimutaka Prison inmate fled using stolen white Toyota Hiace vanPolice are still searching for the man.20 Feb 12:11 AM
New Zealand46 men at South Auckland prison test positive for Covid-19A spokesperson said no prisoners have required specialist care or hospitalisation.14 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandDunedin rapist remains in jail as bail deniedParole has been declined for the prisoner after abusive conduct towards staff and inmates.11 Feb 07:32 PM
CrimeRecidivist disqualified driver threatened with jail termAndrew Springfield was warned continuing to flout the law by driving could result in jail.09 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandAuckand prisoner now convicted twice of slashing fellow inmates' throatsAnthony Wheble stabbed an inmate just months after his sentencing for another attack.08 Feb 03:49 AM
New ZealandPolice release name of 'dangerous' prisoner on the runMichael Tautari is described as about 165cm tall and of medium-to-small build.06 Feb 04:49 AM
