Inmates claim prison gang assault was 'utu', sentences should be reduced under Māori lore
Seven Black Power members attacked a Nomad inmate after 'an unwanted sexual advance'.
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'We are the mana of this land': Iwi slam police over Mob bust, threaten to block future raids
Iwi leader decries the impact on children from police crackdown in Ōpōtiki.
Woman wrongly sent to male prison because she had ‘masculine features’
An investigation has been launched into the mistake at HMP Perth, Scotland.
Union shocked at low number of Corrections incidents investigated
WorkSafe investigated two incidents out of the 152 reported by Corrections since 2014.
'No food or water for a day': Martha Stewart reveals prison treatment
'I was dragged into solitary.'
Time for the Ōpōtiki community to claim back their town - Mark Mitchell
The Police Minister fully backs gang crackdown.
Internal Affairs signs MoU to further protect children in schools from potential child abusers
Information on child sex claims to be shared more widely with school authorities.
Mother of 'main leader' in rooftop protest speaks out, OT disputes 'no fresh air' claim
Police say seven youths have been charged with intentional damage.
Police send Mongrel Mob a clear message
Investigation stopped a marae drive-by shooting in Ōpōtiki.
Young offenders protest on the roof of Wiri facility
Police, along with youth justice facility staff, remain in negotiations with several youths after they gained access to the roof of its Wiri facility last night.
‘Notorious’ man who kidnapped partner and beat Good Samaritan has jail term cut
Poutawa Kireka gained attention worldwide in 2019 after finding it difficult to get a job.
'We did the wrong thing': Dad faces execution despite cop's doubts over shaken baby syndrome
Supporters say his conviction was wrongfully secured using 'junk science'.
'He was going to die': Whānau of inmate who has been on hunger strike for 92 days
Francis Shaw: 'My hunger strikes are political actions not evidence of illness'.
Prisoner's hunger strike enters 89th day, court rules no medical help to be given
Corrections and Health NZ won't be prosecuted if Francis Shaw's health deteriorates.
Former Aussie Rules player writes book to help children with a parent in prison
My Dad’s Gone Away helps children navigate through the issues involved.
'Life of nightmares': Crip jailed after terrifying bar robbery, prison escape and inmate stabbing
An employee of the bar had a pistol held to her head as she opened the cash-filled safe.
Morbidly obese fraudster tries to use his weight to avoid jail for immigration scam
He previously stole the identities of dead babies, then used obesity to his advantage.
Diddy’s lawyer reveals rapper's biggest complaint about jail life
US rapper was arrested in New York last month and remains behind bars.
Family of inmate killed in cell demand answers from Corrections
'The only way I can honour my brother is for the system to change.'
Cultural breakthrough in prisons: MP's tribute to Sir Norman Perry's legacy
Former MP's book recognises the prison reform leader's unacknowledged contributions.
‘Disturbed’: Corrections’ bid to nearly double Auckland Prison capacity blindsides council, locals
The council said it hadn't been given any chance to provide feedback.
Fast-track project list blows cover on proposal to double high-security prison capacity
But Corrections says there is no 'immediate plan' to increase capacity.
Whanganui prisoner left with severe burns after attack
The victim was taken to the burns unit at Hutt Hospital, where he underwent skin grafting.
Investigation under way after second prison death in a week
The man's death is not being treated as suspicious.
Clear link between ADHD and harmful drug use, new NZ report confirms
Failures in diagnosing and treating ADHD may be leading to significant drug harm in NZ.
Inmate who died in Mt Eden prison cell named, as 23-year-old charged with murder
A post-mortem examination and formal identification were carried out over the weekend.
Homicide investigation launched after prisoner dies inside cell at Mt Eden
The inmate was found dead inside his cell just before 10am today.
Māori and Pasifika have been priced out of paradise
OPINION: Building new houses that are warm, dry and secure is urgent and necessary.
Andrew Coster could have been a big change agent for the New Zealand police
The former commissioner tried to turn police bias towards Māori around.
Cooking skills added to community work sentences
Offenders in Whangārei enjoy learning how to cook.
One inmate seriously injured after Auckland prison assault
Emergency services were called to the facility around 2.30pm today.
Gang members allegedly making motorcycle parts and smuggling out of prison
An investigation is underway and the engineering workshop has been closed.
Opinion: Is it time we called the coalition government’s policies 'austerity'?
OPINION: The Government's razor gang approach has cut services deeply.
'I will always love you:' Inmate's final words to girlfriend before prison death
Dolphy Kohu was facing charges of attempted murder of two police officers.