Minister's heartfelt call on Māori imprisonment levels
"The system is broken. It's not working. And our whānau are hurting the most."
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Garth McVicar: Prison summit needs to think about families
COMMENT: For the causes of crime look to the breakdown of families.
Prisons a 'moral and fiscal failure' PM says
Jacinda Ardern opened the criminal justice summit by slamming NZ's incarceration rate.
National slams Government's infrastructure plans
Adams said the Government was conflicted and confused.
Big Read: How 'tough on crime' equals votes and bulging prisons
Andrew Little's justice reform could fall victim to 'hot button' politics.
Power partially restored to Mt Eden prison
"The site is locked down and secure, and all prisoners are accounted for."
Jarrod Gilbert: A chance to rethink the criminal justice system
Comment: How could I be critical of what is done if I'd refused the chance to do it right?
Dog socks it to prison drug smugglers
Dog uncovered 11.5 grams of cannabis oil hidden in a pair of socks
King of the Killer Beez free after 10 year prison sentence
Josh Masters said he 'hated' P. Ten years later, he's finally left prison for dealing.
Josh Masters released after 10 years in prison
Josh Masters was released by the Parole Board in July 2018 after 10 years in prison for dealing methamphetamine. Video / File / MediaWorks
'Security risk': Killers could walk out of high-risk facilities
System failures could result in patients walking out of high-risk facilities.
Kim K visits women's prison
The trip was research in helping offenders adjust to life outside prison.
Prison term cut for Head Hunters gang boss due to ill health
William Hines has successfully appealed the length of his jail sentence owing to illness.
Sensible Sentencing Trust founder resigns
Garth McVicar steps down. Sensible Sentencing Trust to be led by new management committee.
Brian Rudman: Govt has bob each way on penal policy
COMMENT: The Government continues to play footsie with the law and order lobbyists.
Jailed man seriously injured in gang assault
A prisoner suffered serious injuries in gang assault.
Kelvin Davis sets the record straight
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis has clarified confusion over what he knew and when.
Bridges: Fewer beds for more prisoners
The 10-year projection of NZ's prison population has surged in the past two years.
Little: Sensible Sentencing Trust leaders 'loopy' and 'callous'
A key player in pushing for harsher criminal punishment has been sidelined.
HB Regional Prison volunteers earn national awards
Volunteer-run yoga classes one of the most popular among prison inmates.
Little: Rehabilitation key to reducing prison muster
Justice Minister says there are other things besides three strikes to reduce prison muster
Inmates could sleep on mattresses on ground, says minister
Kelvin Davis says there is a contingency plan if the prison population continues growing.
Minister of Corrections announces plan for Waikeria Prison facilities
Minister of Corrections, Kelvin Davis, announces plan for Waikeria Prison facilities. / Dean Purcell
Liam Martin: Prison breeds crime, it doesn't cure it
COMMENT: Building houses will work far better, making people safe, than building prisons.
Violent offenders programme a success in prison
The initiative is aimed at high-risk offenders to give them access to intensive therapy.
Child sex offender may live near primary school
A repeat child sex offender may soon be housed at a property near a Christchurch school
Surge in prison suicides after 'tough on crime' boom
Research suggests severe policies have an effect opposite to what was intended.
Annah Stretton: Prison can be used to change lives
COMMENT: Prison can be turned into a life changing experience for offenders.
Auckland Prison 'not optimal' for violent prisoners
New Zealand's only maximum security facility, at Paremoremo, is more than 50 years old.
Prison guards call in sick as attacks mount
About 30 corrections staff called in sick after an increase in organised violence.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Crowded prisons no excuse for home detention
COMMENT: Andrew Little's planning a lot of change. But his motivation is problematic.
Max security prisoner attacks staff member at Auckland Prison
Three attacks have targeted staff members at Auckland Prison in the past week.
National promises to reinstate three strikes
National says it will reverse any criminal justice.changes made by the Govt.
Brothers await fate over brutal death
They spent their childhood in Whanganui; now they face life in an Aussie prison