I kick myself more for what I didn't do and say, than feel proud of what I achieved

NZ First has campaigned on three strikes in the past but Labour wants to repeal it.

The Government will introduce its plans for cutting prisoner numbers in September.

Plans to expand Waikeria Prison in the Waikato have been scrapped.

A 600-bed boost to prisons will not solve overcrowding, unions say.

Moves to tackle child poverty welcomed, but advocates say beneficiaries let down.

Funding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed

Hundreds of new pop-up jail cells will be built with $200m of new funding in Budget 2018.

Science versus the roar of the crowd - what sort of justice does New Zealand want?

A document has raised questions over the tax structure of the Sensible Sentencing Trust.

COMMENT: It is fair to say there's less tolerance for crime generally.

The man is 'obviously' likely to commit further sexual offences, says judge.

One of the least satisfactory features of justice is the use of jailhouse snitches.

Using prison as a punishment (and supposedly a deterrent) doesn't really work.

The three bedroom house was lifted over the prison fence by a crane this morning.

Witness B in the Tamihere case can now be named, just hours after Witness C was unmasked.

Helping offenders see better future tough but rewarding work, writes Ray Smith.

Auckland Regional Women's Prison director Cheryl Mikaere and Wellington lawyer, Stacey Shortall talk about The Mothers Project. / Greg Bowker

A project to help mums in prison reconnect with their children is growing steadily.

COMMENT: By the time neglected kids end up in prison it's too late for 'rehab'.

COMMENT: Why put more money into a prison system that is failing?

COMMENT: Prison numbers are up because more gang members are behind bars.

COMMENT: Inmates should be treated like family to rehabilitate.

Your say: Prisoner rehabilitation; farming v cycling; free speech; Queens park re-naming

We need protections for victims and offenders -- because they are largely the same people

Sensible Sentencing Trust is increasingly out of step with the country says Jarrod Gilbert

COMMENT: Help is needed from NZ First to change bail and parole law.

Science advisers urge a new 'data over dogma' approach to justice.

Prisoners benefit from more positive learning experiences but funding short.