New ZealandClosed prison units could be reopenedThe rapidly-growing prison population has forced the Corrections Department to consider reopening prison units which were closed just a year ago.19 Dec 06:30 AM
New ZealandInmate 'denied mental health care'A prisoner was restrained for 21 hours a day after forensic mental health team would not treat him, a campaigner says.16 Dec 08:54 PM
New ZealandAuckland Prison director replacedThe man tasked with running New Zealand's toughest prison has today been replaced. Tom Sherlock has been the director of Auckland Prison at Paremoremo since 2012.14 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandInmate's TradeMe auction 'too far'The auction by infamous Auckland Prison inmate Arthur Taylor of a shirt he has worn in court has been pulled by TradeMe as it was "a bridge too far".13 Dec 09:04 AM
New ZealandChristmas dinner - prison styleWhat will prisoners be eating for Christmas dinner in New Zealand this year? Corrections have released the annual menu for its 10,000 inmates.12 Dec 02:48 AM
New ZealandTorture reports: Amnesty urges further stepsAmnesty International say they're "concerned" about the reports released by Crimes of Torture Act inspectors, and steps must be taken to prevent further acts of torture.09 Dec 03:42 AM
New ZealandWho is New Zealand's new PM?New Zealand's new Prime Minister is a former farmer and literature student from smalltown Southland who once described himself as "specialising in being boring".08 Dec 08:02 PM
New ZealandSystem 'failing prisoners and the public'The Salvation Army has released a report with several recommendations to Corrections to reduce re-offending and help ex-prisoners re-enter society.06 Dec 03:00 PM
OpinionRaybon KanNothing heroic about batty prison lawCOMMENT: Three strikes and you're out. If any expression shows the influence of America, this is it.30 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Time to strike out Three Strikes lawCOMMENT: The Three-Strikes legislation is only going to increase the prison population. It's time it went the way of its disgraced Act Party champion.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer causes hospital chaos with shivMurderer George Baker was involved in a stand-off with police at Auckland's North Shore Hospital after he was uncuffed by Corrections staff and "smashed up his room".28 Nov 05:20 AM
CrimeWatch NZH Local Focus: I could've killed her"It's Not Ok" spokesperson Vic Tamati talks to Hawke's Bay Regional Prison inmates about living a violence-free life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 05:40 PM
OpinionTommy Kapai: Can we right our wrongs?How could we have got it so wrong? The pollsters and the politicians, the analysts, theorists and columnists - especially this one18 Nov 05:19 AM
New ZealandA stitch in time saves nineThey say a stitch in time saves nine - that's the hope for a group of Auckland prisoners.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour prison guards assaultedAn implement was used in an assault against four Christchurch prison guards last night.10 Nov 12:23 AM
New ZealandDecision due today to free LeteleFamily of jailed woman dying of cancer are praying for good news today.09 Nov 06:22 PM
New ZealandGang members volunteer in NZ prisonsA review of volunteers in New Zealand prisons has found two were active gang members - one of whom had a conviction for making P.08 Nov 04:50 AM
New Zealand'Inmate given prison exam answers'Labour MP Kelvin Davis says an inmate has reported being given answers to exams in a situation where good test results boost prison-manager Serco's performance.06 Nov 01:24 AM
OpinionSmalley: Move imprisoned mum to homeCOMMENT: Some of you will say, 'you do the crime, you do the time'. But if you consider her children's perspective, does your point of view change?01 Nov 07:06 PM
New ZealandGovt set to miss target for reducing reoffendingThe Government appears certain to miss its target of cutting reoffending in New Zealand by next year.25 Oct 03:12 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: 'For a moment they're not inmates'Port Ahuriri Playcentre has stunning new carvings for the kids to enjoy. But they're not from a gallery or marae, they're from prison. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch25 Oct 12:29 AM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Spending $1 billion is criminalCOMMENT: Crime does not pay, as the old adage goes. That may or may not be true, but what is absolutely without question is that crime costs.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoys overpower staff: call for actionSeven boys overpowered three night staff at a south Auckland youth justice facility and took their keys before escaping onto the roof.21 Oct 09:02 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: A complex picture behind prison barsCOMMENT: John Key this week recalled the shock he felt when Simon Power privately told him he would be retiring from politics.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAssaults on prison guards shoot upAssaults on prison guards by inmates have increased by more than 100 in the last year.21 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandHomeless man asks to be sent to prisonA 22-year-old man with an "extreme" meth problem has surprised a judge with his request to be sent to prison.20 Oct 01:37 AM
KahuDame Tariana slams prison plansDame Tariana Turia has accused the Government of spending more money on locking people up than on combating poverty. The former Maori 19 Oct 06:03 PM
New ZealandThree staff assaulted by prisonersThree members of staff at the Paremoremo Prison required medical treatment after being assaulted by a group of prisoners.19 Oct 05:46 PM
New ZealandInmate meth drug ring leader jailed for 13 yearsThe leader of a methamphetamine importation ring - run from his prison cell - has been jailed.18 Oct 02:02 AM
WorldTwenty-five inmates dead after Brazil prison riotA prison riot in northern Brazil has reportedly left 25 inmates dead, seven of them decapitated and six burned to death.17 Oct 08:17 AM
EntertainmentDoco explores meditation in Mexico jailsMeditation has helped prisoners in one of Mexico's most notorious jails change their lives. Michael Donaldson talks to a pair of unlikely Kiwi monks.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandEarlier evidence of 'fight clubs' buriedAn earlier report into "fight clubs" at a Serco jail should have been acted on, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says.07 Oct 04:02 AM
New ZealandPrisoner fails to return after compassionate leaveHawke's Bay Police are looking for a Turei Crawford who is wanted for failing to return to Hawke's Bay Prison after being granted compassionate leave.05 Oct 10:08 PM
New ZealandTrial to get prisoners into jobs beginsA three-year trial aimed at getting prisoners into jobs and stopping them returning to crime will begin in seven prisons this week.03 Oct 01:17 AM
