New Zealand‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
Kahu‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to dieDean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.21 Mar 12:06 AM
Crime‘Dangerous’ fugitive who previously escaped prison back on the runStorm Hughes, 49, escaped from a work party at Springhill prison. 20 Mar 10:49 PM
KahuPrisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claimsA guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.19 Mar 01:13 AM
KahuNotorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guardDean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.18 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandOrere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigationPolice officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.17 Mar 10:13 PM
Business‘Very glib huckster’: Businessman jailed after breaching company banAaron Coupe’s mismanagement caused over $8 million in losses globally.14 Mar 03:34 AM
Politics‘Restoring law and order’: Govt plans $800m private sector partnership to overhaul jailPhase 1 of the project will cost up to $800 million and use a Public Private Partnership.13 Mar 04:49 AM
New ZealandFire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff memberThe prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire. 13 Mar 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Welcome back’: Disgraced real estate agent jailed again for impersonating businessmanDrever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.12 Mar 03:00 AM
KahuHow a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedyColleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.11 Mar 01:47 AM
PoliticsGreen MP’s ‘regret’ about TikTok claim on why people are in prison Minister Mark Mitchell has described Tamatha Paul's comments as 'total nonsense'.07 Mar 05:18 AM
New ZealandGangs running the jails: Expert calls for segregated prison wings for patched membersGangs 'create place of fear' and push inmates towards joining them for security - report.04 Mar 08:57 PM
New ZealandPrisoner dies, another injured in separate incidents at Auckland PrisonA separate fight on Sunday left one prisoner stabbed and hospitalised.02 Mar 11:03 PM
New ZealandCorrections psychologist and inmate’s love affair: ‘All I know is I want to be with you’The senior professional wrote a treatment report for her lover to help him gain parole.21 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug againHe had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.14 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandPermanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attackHe was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.14 Feb 01:44 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why we need tougher measures to tackle minor crimesOPINION: Shoplifters are leaving supermarkets with trolley-loads of stolen food.10 Feb 04:01 PM
New ZealandSkyCity admits 'huge toll' of NZICC, hospital delays and global stoppages | NZ Herald News UpdateSkyCity admits the 'huge toll' the NZICC has taken on them, the hospitals continue to be full or delayed as Trump holds up thousands of global aid projects. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Feb 07:02 PM
New ZealandPrison staffer hospitalised with serious injuries after altercation with five inmatesThe prisoners refused to return to their cells on Sunday evening.07 Feb 06:53 AM
WorldConvicted murderer executed in Alabama by nitrogen gasFrazier, 52, was sentenced to death for a 1991 murder in Birmingham.07 Feb 02:26 AM
WorldTexas man on Death Row has never had ‘human contact’ with his wife as he pleads his innocenceSteven Nelson to be executed in days for the murder of pastor he insists he didn't commit.03 Feb 05:27 AM
New ZealandEight out of 10 Govt agencies unsure of former prisoner employment numbersMost of the largest government agencies can't say how many former prisoners they employ. 28 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why supply control alone won’t solve New Zealand’s methamphetamine crisisSeizures at airports capture only 20% of incoming meth shipments.20 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPigeons vs Prisons: Vertigo pulse system used as Corrections, AT battle bird poo delugeBringing Symterra to the skies: Government agencies face off against avian adversaries.19 Jan 09:47 PM
Crime‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing noteThe prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.19 Jan 05:39 AM
New ZealandBullied prisoner slashes another inmate's face with razor from eye to chinReihana Cooper tied makeshift weapons to his hands before the attack.17 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandKiller doctor Venod Skantha’s final hours before prison deathDunedin doctor was last seen praying in his cell before killing himself - coroner.15 Jan 04:04 AM
New ZealandFugitive hands himself in to police in TaupōHe will be appearing in Taupō District Court this morning.14 Jan 06:35 PM
New ZealandMan living in extended supervision facility charged with indecent assaultThe man lives at an 'outside the wire' unit in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison.14 Jan 04:17 AM
New ZealandPolice continue urgent hunt for man who escaped custody at Taupō courtInformation sought on Samir Derek Belhajjam, 30, who fled at 6pm on Monday13 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandEscaped prisoner recently upgraded to max security outran three security guardsPrisoner escaped after kicking open a van door and knocking an officer over.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt man who escaped custody at Taupō courtBelhajjam was wearing green prison-issue shorts and an orange high-vis vest.13 Jan 06:53 AM
New ZealandThousands of prisoners on NZ planes: 'Flying with a cuffed inmate is a little unnerving'Prisoners are being flown commercially and privately - but at what cost?12 Jan 04:00 PM
