Judge: We need shorter sentences, jails without guards and less prison
Court of Appeal's Justice Stephen Kos has a wish list for criminal justice reform.
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Shocking video shows prisoners fighting with guards
Three Corrections officers are on trial accused of using excessive force.
Prison guards accused of assaulting inmate, obstructing justice
One of the prison officers is also accused of obstructing the course of justice.
Liam Martin: Myths don't do us justice
COMMENT: We need to come together to share our knowledge and educate one another.
Kelvin Davis: I think prisoners should be able to vote
Prisoners who vote are less likely to reoffend, says Corrections minister Kelvin Davis.
Three Strikes law glitch should be changed - Act Party
Act Party leader David Seymour speaks on "unintended consequence" of Three Strikes law.
Editorial: Prison summit paves the way for new ideas
If the prison summit produces something new it will have been worthwhile.
Dangerous inmates released without going through reintegration programmes
Dangerous inmates are being released with no preparation for the outside world.
'Where are Māori?: Utu star disrupts criminal justice summit
The outburst disrupted the smooth flow and thrust a spotlight onto Wallace.
Minister's heartfelt call on Māori imprisonment levels
"The system is broken. It's not working. And our whānau are hurting the most."
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.