Four men have been charged for attempting to smuggle drug-filled packages into a Hawke's Bay prison.

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Judith Collins' decision to suspend Ngapari Nui's voluntary work in Whanganui Prison could have far-reaching consequences, crime and

The Corrections Department says it was prepared to back an ex-gang affiliate working in prisons until it found out he was a patched member.

An investigation has begun after allegations a female prison officer at the Otago Corrections Facility had a relationship with a male prisoner.

South Taranaki Maori leaders are calling for the chief executive of the Corrections Department to resign after a kaumatua was removed

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Soaring prison population growth has led to a budget blowout of $45 million in the last year, and forced the Government to expand prisons to fit more inmates.

Inmates at an Auckland prison were put in lockdown for 48 hours after obstructing corrections officers and disobeying orders.

New Zealand's prison population continues to reach all-time highs, forcing officials to get creative in juggling the numbers.

New Zealand's toughest criminals are doing yoga behind bars in a bid to reduce recidivism and help turn their lives around.

Children visiting their mothers will enjoy face painting, crafts and movies at Wellington Prison on Sunday.

The treatment of a maximum security prisoner who was frequently tied to a bed for significant lengths of time is being investigated.

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A spokeswoman for the Auckland South Corrections Facility at Wiri said the man was "taken ill" at 4.05pm.

When Papakura artist Jacquelyn Ritete surveys the 40 cells at Counties Manukau Police station in Wiri, she sees potential.

A prisoner behind an attack on a convicted murderer which left the victim with a broken arm and fractured skull says he is not sorry.

Up to 130 more prison cells could be "double-bunked" to cope with an unexpected blow-out in the prison population, Corrections chief Ray Smith says.

Incident report by Corrections on inmate's hospital visit flight sees minister face questions about staff fatigue.

Corrections Minister rejects claims of organised prison violence.

Not a single person interviewed for an inquiry into violence at Mt Eden Corrections Facility has confirmed the practice of "dropping" inmates from balconies, Serco says.

A prisoner was found unresponsive in his cell this morning while staff were conducting routine rounds.

Almost 7000 prohibited items have been seized from inmates at prisons in 2015.

Corrections Minister Judith Collins says she stands by tough bail reforms that have led to a bigger prison population and stretched the Corrections Department's budget.