New ZealandTorture reports highlight violence in NZ prisonsGovernment watchdog disappointed conditions fail to improve in NZ prisons.05 Dec 03:27 AM
New ZealandCorrupt prison guard avoids jail timeA prison officer has been sentenced for smuggling contraband into inmates.30 Nov 09:39 PM
New ZealandRecidivist rapist William refused paroleA man who raped South Auckland women in their homes at night will stay behind bars.23 Nov 10:57 PM
New ZealandPrisoner assaulted at Paremoremo prisonA prisoner injured in a gang-related assault at Paremoremo is back behind bars.23 Nov 02:25 AM
WorldEscape from hell: How hope turned into brutality in North KoreaNorth Korean escapees relate how secretive country changed under the 'Great Successor.'19 Nov 04:51 AM
WorldDrones smuggle in prison contrabandThe use of drones to smuggle in contraband has guards on alert at Australian prisons.13 Nov 06:56 AM
New Zealand'Serial shanker' behind prison attackAn inmate who allegedly stabbed another man is serving time for similar offending.13 Nov 04:46 AM
New ZealandTwo maximum security prisoners attackedTwo maximum security prisoners were assaulted in gang-related attacks at Paremoremo today.12 Nov 07:39 AM
New ZealandPrison inmate seriously injured in Black Power assaultThe man was assaulted in the exercise yard at the Otago Correctional Facility.05 Nov 05:20 AM
WorldThis tweet got US journalist jailed by Mugabe ... and she didn't even send itTwitter account owner still mocking Zimbabwe President, after saying he wore a catheter.05 Nov 01:16 AM
New ZealandCorrections report reveals latest on prisonsNew Zealand's prison population has increased by 700 this year, says Corrections.30 Oct 03:57 AM
WorldInmate: 'something is eating my brain'Lawsuit claims inmate was left to die at a Correctional Facility in Kansas.28 Oct 11:01 PM
OpinionLiam Martin: Dear Labour, Please don't build another prisonCOMMENT: New Zealand's large new remote prisons are no cure for crime.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPacked prisons turn to kitset cellsDouble-bunked kitset cells will arrive at our prisons next year.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandViolent gang initiation ritual behind bars revealedMan wanted to become Black Power member. But first he had to prove himself.13 Oct 09:37 PM
New ZealandNotorious criminal Dean Wickliffe pens bookInfamous criminal Dean Wickliffe speaks to the Weekend Herald about his new book.13 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe life and times of NZ's most 'notorious' crimEXCLUSIVE: Dean Wickliffe has spent more time in prison than any other Kiwi, bar one.13 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldSpice-smoking inmate reacts to 'zombie' drugInmates held him down so wardens wouldn't hear as he convulsed from side effects of Spice07 Oct 08:03 PM
EntertainmentSinger teams up with police, prisonersNZ music star Tina Cross goes to prison to use the power of song to fight family violence29 Sep 04:00 PM
WorldInmate smuggles phone into jail - complains about serviceCriminal argued with phone company's customer services team from behind bars.28 Sep 04:24 AM
New ZealandCheckmate for prison drug smugglerCannabis oil and marijuana were found in a chess set brought into Manawatu Prison today.13 Sep 04:58 AM
OpinionJarrod Gilbert: Justice policies lack inspirationCOMMENT: If the parties were students none would grade highly.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandVote 2017: The Big Issues - watch a rundown of the parties' law and order policiesAggravated robberies and burglaries have put law and order in the spotlight.12 Sep 01:40 AM
New ZealandWhy is Corrections helping inmates get bail?Too many prisons, not enough cells - Corrections is finding ways to get inmates bail.09 Sep 08:22 PM
New ZealandWanted man uses wigs to dodge policeA wanted man has been using disguises such as wigs to avoid police.05 Sep 05:01 AM
New ZealandPrison voting ban: Crown wins right to appealThe Crown is taking the prisoner voting ban to the Supreme Court.30 Aug 07:34 AM
New ZealandTwo guards injured in unprovoked prison attackTwo guards have been injured in an attack at Auckland's Paremoremo Prison.30 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandPrison bugging inquiry handed to policeA bugging investigation at Christchurch Men's Prison makes 'extremely serious allegations'25 Aug 08:15 AM
New ZealandSurprise find in prison vege patchStaff at Waikeria Prison discovered a stash of contraband in the prison's vegetable patch.22 Aug 12:25 AM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Boot camps will achieve nothingCOMMENT: We're desperate for more tradesmen, not boys whipped into shape.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRollie Heke 'the definition of a gangster'A former inmate tells of his time in prison with wanted fugitive Rollie James Heke.17 Aug 04:36 AM
New Zealand'Jailhouse lawyer' loses appeal of inmate voting banArthur Taylor claimed the voting ban was discriminatory.17 Aug 01:18 AM
New ZealandTwelve Questions with Peter O'ConnorPeter O'Connor teaches theatre in prisons, psychiatric hospitals and dementia wards.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison boss lets officer off the hookInvestigation found a female officer failed to maintain boundaries with a male prisoner.06 Aug 07:13 PM
