PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay volunteer influx one of the largest ever for Kaiwhakamana prison programmeAn influx of new volunteers from Hawke's Bay is one of the largest Kaiwhakamana has seen.10 Feb 04:54 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier Island kidnapper Nathan Boulter refused parole after stalking womanMan infamous for Great Barrier Island kidnapping refused parole on recent charges.08 Feb 08:57 PM
New ZealandStaffer stabbed during youth justice facility escape attemptOffenders believed to have taken advantage of inexperienced staff, poor maintenance.07 Feb 08:53 PM
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
