New ZealandTerrorist faces 'solitary and miserable' life in jail: Ex-conThe man behind Friday's attack faces a "solitary and miserable experience" in prison.20 Mar 05:29 AM
New ZealandWarnings that alleged gunman a 'marked man' in prisonChristchurch gunman Brenton Tarrant may be kept in solitary confinement for his safety.17 Mar 06:55 AM
OpinionChester Borrows: We need to find alternatives to prisonCOMMENT: New Zealanders are invited to discuss alternatives to prison.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted axe-murderer back in jail due to safety concernsJohn Frederick Ericson, 57, struck his wife's head 22 times with an axe as she slept.08 Mar 05:44 AM
New ZealandKicked and stomped: Scratched glass hid vicious cell attack from viewCorrections staff investigated after hearing 'strange sound' to find attack under way.05 Mar 08:35 PM
New ZealandMalcolm Rewa to appeal murder convictionMalcolm Rewa will appeal after being found guilty of killing Susan Burdett.28 Feb 02:55 AM
New ZealandThe manslaughter of Eli Holtz: His whānau's vowThe family of slain teen Eli Holtz speak out after his killer is sentenced.27 Feb 11:06 PM
New ZealandGirl's rapist freed: He served less than half of jail termBryan Hughes is a free man, having served four years of his 11-year jail term.25 Feb 04:01 PM
New Zealand'Devast8' admits assault on pregnant womanMan with "Devast8" tattooed on his face has been convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman.25 Feb 02:42 AM
New ZealandFather who killed 2yo daughter remains behind barsGustav Sanft was toying with a modified shotgun when he killed his daughter.24 Feb 08:18 PM
New ZealandKohuora men's prison let down by its staffing issues"My concern is that prisoners do not have sufficient time out of their cells."20 Feb 01:08 AM
Kahu'Māori nationalist groups' pose threat from prison - CorrectionsCorrections Minister Kelvin Davis slaps prisons over "provocative" language.16 Feb 06:36 AM
PoliticsChester Borrows: Prison rehab makes centsOnly an estimated 30% of people leaving prison have had any effective rehabilitation15 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandHe's out: One of NZ's most notorious prisoners on life, love and Lime scootersHigh profile criminal Arthur Taylor speaks to the Herald shortly after his prison release.11 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandOut after nearly 40 years: One of NZ's most notorious prisoners walks freeHe plans to get a law degree and work in the social justice arena.10 Feb 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Lucky' prisoners caring for kittensKittens are being cared for by imprisoned women as part of their rehabilitation.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionComment: Treaty settlements can help solve today's problemsComment: Partnerships with iwi can help reduce Māori imprisonment.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners 'privileged' to care for greyhoundsInmate says he has never had anybody to look after before.03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaitangi Day weather: Cool in south, warm in northIt's a mixed bag weather-wise for our national day.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners transported in scorching heat after van's air con failsHot weather has been blamed for the failure of a van's air conditioning unit.01 Feb 09:22 PM
New ZealandSet up to fail: Call to give prisoners more cash on releaseA prisoner when released is meant to survive two weeks - including food, rent - on $350.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPart of prison officer's ear bitten off during attack by inmateTwo prison officers were injured after an attack by an inmate at Whanganui Hospital.15 Jan 02:42 AM
CrimeFive years in jail and Terry Waite talks crime and punishmentGuest lecturer Terry Waite wants to shed some light on crime and punishment.23 Dec 06:30 PM
New ZealandFour guards injured during attack by inmates at Paremoremo PrisonParemoremo Prison contains the only specialist maximum-security prison unit in New Zealand23 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandJingle cells: Christmas in NZ prisons starts with 'modest lunch'For inmates in New Zealand prisons Christmas day is much the same as any other day.21 Dec 02:18 AM
New ZealandGuessing game: Kiwis rank 2nd in 10-question global quizWe overestimate immigration and underestimate global warming.17 Dec 03:42 AM
OpinionLiam Martin: Let's not just replace prisons with other controlsCOMMENT: Prison numbers are dropping but home detention is too harsh.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDoctor X gives evidence in Kiwi's Samoan prison death inquestHans Dalton's responsible clinician will give evidence behind a shroud of anonymity.11 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandSamoan Govt refuses to disclose evidence over Kiwi's deathAn inmate was initially charged and convicted with the mentally ill Kiwi man's murder.10 Dec 10:30 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Sorry minister, killer drivers should be in prisonHave a look at this week's court appearance of serial drink driver Gavin Hawthorn.21 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Jailhouse lawyer' Arthur Taylor's Facebook page blockedOne of New Zealand's most high profile inmates has been blocked from using Facebook20 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandKiller Beez boss charged after alleged parole breachKiller Beez gang boss charged with breaching his parole conditions 2 months after release.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandVulnerable kids placed in motel with sex offenderSerial sex offender Ronald Jeffries shared a motel with several vulnerable families.13 Nov 12:39 AM
New ZealandSix assaults on Whanganui Prison staff in one weekMore assaults have followed a damning report into violence at Whanganui Prison.09 Nov 04:00 PM
