New ZealandFire in Waikato prison cell seriously injures inmateThe man was taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation.10 Jan 06:20 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand’s only convicted saboteur released from prison but will still be monitoredTaupō man served full prison sentence of three years and one month.08 Jan 02:25 AM
New ZealandPrisoner who made dramatic escape from hospital recaptured – policeVideo footage showed shirtless man sliding several storeys down pipe before running away.01 Jan 01:21 AM
New Zealand‘This is not a protest’: Children’s Minister dismisses Oranga Tamariki facility roof climbKaren Chhour weighs in on the incident at a South Auckland youth justice facility.31 Dec 04:36 AM
New ZealandYoung people who spent night on Auckland youth justice facility roof come downOranga Tamariki will review how the youths gained access to the top of the building.31 Dec 01:18 AM
New ZealandInmates in NZ's toughest prison start three fires over the weekendCorrections say there is 'no information' to suggest the fires were co-ordinated.30 Dec 04:00 PM
World‘Horrific and violent’: NY prison guards caught on camera fatally beating inmateNY attorney-general released body cam footage to provide 'transparency'.28 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandEat, drink and be merry: Prison locked down after inmates' Christmas Eve booze-upPrisoners often try to stockpile fruit to be used in homebrews, officials say.25 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandChristmas Day at Whanganui Prison; prisoners to prepare Xmas mealsCorrections provides 'basic and nutritious meals' for prisoners on Christmas Day.24 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Snitches get stitches': Family want answers after child sex offender's 'unexplained' prison deathThe family say they found unusual marks on the inmate's body.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity fights ‘horrible’ plan to house 10 child sex offenders near primary schoolCorrections said their staff worked hard to assess the suitability of an address.21 Dec 04:00 PM
CrimePrisoner's wife lambasts Corrections for slashing phone call timesFree daily phone calls prisoners can make will be cut back to half an hour a day.19 Dec 06:21 AM
New ZealandTreatment of inmates at prison's extreme risk unit cruel, inhuman - Chief OmbudsmanThere are currently 13 prisoners in Auckland Prison’s unit.17 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandYouth held in cells overnight increases tenfold in two yearsYouth held in police cells skyrockets due to lack of beds, rising youth crime.16 Dec 03:54 AM
World'Repugnant and disturbing': Slapping therapy leaves 2 people deadHongchi Xiao has been sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter.13 Dec 11:36 PM
OpinionWillow-Jean Prime: Govt needs to rethink failed boot camp strategyOPINION: 330+ community services lose funding; critics advocate proven local programmes.11 Dec 04:15 PM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
Crime‘Just lost it’: Court docs outline why a convicted baby killer decided to murder againDonovan Duff's name and criminal history had been kept secret until today.11 Dec 02:04 AM
CrimeMongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prisonHe already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.10 Dec 08:32 PM
Kahu'No tolerance': Police brace for gang influx at Mob boss funeral after untimely deathThe Mongrel Mob are off to Napier for Angus Benson's tangi as police ensure public safety.10 Dec 06:27 AM
New ZealandAfter 10 years in Bali jail, new hope Kiwi man could be brought homeAntony de Malmanche has lost all his teeth, suffers depression and is down to 50kg.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Prison report reveals heartbreak of youth incarceration cycleOPINION: Is Corrections able to address failings in how we handle young offenders?08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller confession: A prison yard bombshell and the jailbirds’ crusade to find a bodyKurt Bayer reports on a dramatic twist to Christchurch real estate agent’s horror murder.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Gang insignia law – most Kiwis see little changeOPINION: Police are making arrests, but their media updates have become tedious.02 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuMale offenders help restore gardens for terminally ill patients'Our staff are always looking for projects where offenders can make a difference.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffingThe report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.27 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandChief Inspector speaks on Rimutaka Prison reviewChief Inspector Janis Adair has released an inspection report showing understaffing issues at Rimutaka Prison. Video / NZ CorrectionsWatch27 Nov 09:33 PM
New ZealandLuxon claims to have curbed gang membership under his leadershipBut is the Government playing 'fast and loose' with the numbers?25 Nov 05:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Ok for cops to walk in a Rainbow Parade, but not the Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi?OPINION: Mark Mitchell's hardline approach is great for headlines but not practical.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girlHe was also added to the child sex offender register. 22 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuFears of ‘more dead Māori kids’ if police are routinely armedLobby group calls out new Police Commissioner over arming his officers.21 Nov 07:40 PM
KahuMongrel Mob member claims to successfully flout new gang patch banCherie Kurarangi has a brief encounter with cops.20 Nov 08:38 PM
KahuPolice practice and culture comes under the microscope in major studyMāori continue to be over-represented in use-of-force incidents.20 Nov 06:38 PM
New ZealandInvestigation under way after prison inmate found deadPolice say the death is currently being treated as unexplained.20 Nov 06:41 AM
