New Zealand‘Something out of a horror movie': Parole board describes man's abduction and sexual assault of jogger Haydn Christy was jailed in 2016 for 12 years with an 8-year minimum non-parole period. 06 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhy Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell wants jail sentences longer, even if it means ‘huge’ prisoner numbersHalf of short-term prisoners reoffend within 24 months of release.04 May 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Prisoner voting ban spitefulOPINION: What this arbitrary ban appears to be is some red meat for the more spiteful.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrade Me auction of prison uniform prompts police probeCorrections said it was trying to determine who the seller was. 29 Apr 11:27 PM
PoliticsPrisoner voting ban to be brought backJustice Minister Paul Goldsmith says the ban will be re-introduced later this year.29 Apr 07:38 PM
CrimeInmate stabbed 40 times in prison exercise yard attack by Mongrel Mob quartetOne attacker was already serving time for the robbery and killing of a cancer patient.25 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand Sandwich press assault, hot water thrown: Prison attacks injure four staffSugar may have been mixed with the hot water, but Corrections hasn't confirmed it yet.22 Apr 09:46 PM
CrimeBusiness owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.20 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury cocaine ring: Smuggler believes he 'should be treated more leniently' than meth importersThe criminal group of Colombian and Argentinian dairy workers operated for four years.20 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'We don't want him in town': Palmerston North mayor on Lundy releaseMark Lundy will be released on parole in May after serving 23 years.18 Apr 04:52 AM
CrimeMan jailed for major South Island tobacco seizurePolice found an unlicensed tobacco site with 423kg of loose tobacco and machinery.16 Apr 04:46 AM
CrimeGang member jailed for perverting justice after fake funeral bail bidHe sought compassionate bail, claiming his godmother had died – she didn't exist.13 Apr 05:00 AM
CrimeWell-known Auckland artist used baby as decoy in prison drug-smuggling attemptVisiting hours included a cuddle, a hug and multiple pills stuffed down an inmate's shirt.12 Apr 08:16 AM
Kahu‘My life has purpose’: Inside New Zealand’s biggest rehab serviceThe foundation supports 80 homes and helps 1500 people reintegrate annually.11 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandInmate's transfer protest leads to 'tussle', Corrections officer falling over balustradeThe prisoner grabbed a milk crate, ripped a phone from the wall and allegedly swung it.10 Apr 08:00 AM
CrimeCrips revenge plot was recorded in prison calls, but was it murder? Trial ends without answerA third jury will have to decide after the defendants' latest trial ended in a deadlock.09 Apr 01:48 AM
New ZealandAriki Rigby’s killer under protective custody after jailhouse ‘hit’ put out on himAriki Rigby's murderer says inmates make serious threats of physical violence towards him.08 Apr 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddiesThe victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.07 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDerek ChengGovernment says enough is enough of ‘lenient’ sentences. It has the previous National Government to thank for them.Greater use of community sentences was enabled by law changes in 2016, under National 06 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon speaks amid tariff turmoil, as Govt releases 38 actions for this quarterBut it failed to complete some last quarter. 06 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison deathKingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSex offender recalled to prison after watching Sia music videosMatthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.03 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoner found dead in cell at Auckland's Mt Eden PrisonThe man was found unresponsive in his cell, which was not double-bunked.03 Apr 01:02 AM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: MP’s outburst shows Helen Clark was right about GreensOPINION: Comments from Tamatha Paul and colleagues reveal the Green Party's true colours.27 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeNotorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison, stops hunger strikeThe 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.26 Mar 04:29 AM
Crime‘Come out for a 187’: Did Crips gang leader green-light murder hit from behind bars?A US gangs expert said '187' was a reference to the California penal code for murder. 25 Mar 07:00 PM
KahuPrison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forwardWickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.24 Mar 03:30 AM
New Zealand‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assaultThe 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.21 Mar 07:00 AM
Kahu‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to dieDean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.21 Mar 12:06 AM
Crime‘Dangerous’ fugitive who previously escaped prison back on the runStorm Hughes, 49, escaped from a work party at Springhill prison. 20 Mar 10:49 PM
KahuPrisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claimsA guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.19 Mar 01:13 AM
KahuNotorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guardDean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.18 Mar 01:28 AM
New ZealandOrere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigationPolice officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.17 Mar 10:13 PM
Business‘Very glib huckster’: Businessman jailed after breaching company banAaron Coupe’s mismanagement caused over $8 million in losses globally.14 Mar 03:34 AM
