KahuJustice Minister says the system needs to get better at turning around people's livesStudies show that Maori are more likely to be investigated, apprehended and prosecuted.09 Jun 03:43 AM
New ZealandArthur Taylor: Why more prisoners should serve their sentence in the communityLong-time prisoner Arthur Taylor has hit out at the treatment of inmates.08 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandPorts of Auckland fraudster leaves prison as his lover awaits sentenceMore than $368,000 of Auckland ratepayers' money was stolen in an invoice scam.07 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandIce axe attack: Offender jailed for tattoo parlour woundingRose Beaumont caused grievous bodily harm to a former colleague with an ice axe.03 Jun 09:45 PM
New ZealandQueen's Birthday Honours: Stars of theatre, sport step into the spotlightLeading lights in show business and sport take centre-stage in Queen's Birthday Honours.02 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInmate assault claim probe after lawyer's visit blockedInmate claims she was pepper sprayed, handcuffed and face-smashed into the floor.31 May 04:11 AM
PoliticsGroundbreaking meth pilot gets $4m in BudgetTe Ara Oranga sees police and health staff work together in Northland to treat addicts.30 May 07:51 AM
New Zealand'Frank will kill': Grandfather fears grandson's release will result in tragedyThe young man sent a letter applauding the alleged Christchurch attacks gunman.29 May 07:11 AM
New ZealandPrison's medical staff fail to detect inmate's cancerPrison inmate Vicki Letele was not given adequate care and later died, report finds.27 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandOur longest-serving prisoner Alfred Thomas Vincent declined parole again"Obviously, he is not a candidate for parole today."27 May 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRotorua flat is NZ's most unlikely prisonOranga Tamariki is buying up homes so it can house young offenders on remand.26 May 08:56 AM
New ZealandTwo men charged after prison stabbingTwo men have been charged with stabbing their fellow inmate in the chest.22 May 03:35 AM
New ZealandMan charged after alleged prison assaultCorrections is undertaking a review of the incident.20 May 06:26 AM
New ZealandParole refused for nanny in Epsom baby kidnappingThe woman behind one of the most bizarre cases in Auckland's courts will stay in prison.15 May 12:15 AM
New ZealandMeth in dishwashing liquid; The new gangs infiltrating NZSpecialist "cells" of transnational organised crime syndicates have entered New Zealand.11 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: All win when inmates take hire pathCOMMENT: Despised Phillip Smith is a paedophile and murderer. Recently he did us a favour.07 May 05:00 PM
KahuBrian Tamaki in politics 'greatest thing ever' for would-be rival's supportKelvin Davis says Brian Tamaki challenging his seat would be good for his campaign.07 May 05:19 AM
New ZealandFighting the demon: Inside NZ's failure to fix meth crisisNew Zealand is home to one of the most lucrative methamphetamine markets in the world.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Life as a meth addict - 'It's like being possessed'Lucy lives a life consumed by addiction. But can she get it back?06 May 07:00 AM
WorldPregnant inmate forced to give birth in jail - aloneThe woman who delivered her own baby in an isolated cell had a history of mental illness.05 May 01:30 AM
New ZealandHone Harawira backs Brian Tamaki in prison programme stoushGovernment should give Man Up programme a chance, says Harawira.01 May 06:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA thief's tale: Lexington Lewis - one of NZ's worst burglars - is back behind barsOne of NZ's most persistent burglars jailed again after another crime wave in Auckland.30 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandComment: Brian Tamaki needs to stop talkingComment: Brian Tamaki needs to stop talking.30 Apr 08:57 PM
New ZealandBrian Tamaki's 'gang rape' remark offensive: ArdernDestiny Church has 'blown it', Kelvin Davis says.29 Apr 09:44 PM
New Zealand'I'm warning you': Tamaki threatens revolt in NZ prisonsArdern blasts "irresponsible" Brian Tamaki over prison violence threat.29 Apr 05:47 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'splashes out $1 million for slushy machines'The Opposition say it's "irresponsible" and "wasteful" spending.27 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandPrison population tips over 10,000 again, but still 1500 below forecastThe prison population has fallen 7 per cent since it was at bursting point in March 2018.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecond attack on prison staff in three daysMore than 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.16 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandBan on prisoner work scheme after sex offender escaped ruled illegalCorrections ban on temporary release following Philip John Smith escape deemed illegal15 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandCorrections to remove and ban 'tie-down' restraints in NZ prisonsOne inmate was restrained for 16 hours a day for 37 consecutive days.10 Apr 11:56 PM
New ZealandPrisoner seriously injured following stabbing at Paremoremo PrisonDirector Andy Langley confirmed a prisoner was hospitalised after an alleged assault.08 Apr 09:08 PM
New ZealandContractor injured at Waikeria Prison after falling into water tankThe contractor was working to replace the bladder of an empty water tank.05 Apr 05:22 AM
New ZealandAccused Christchurch gunman says he's being treated unfairlyChristchurch terror-accused makes complaint from prison about lack of entitlements.30 Mar 07:20 PM
New ZealandNorth Island gang members blamed for crime wave in South"There is a greater gang presence in the lower South Island than I've seen in my life".28 Mar 05:14 PM
