WorldFreed journalist keen to get back to workJust days after being freed from an Egyptian prison, Australian journalist Peter Greste says he'd like to return to work as a foreign correspondent.05 Feb 05:43 PM
World'I can't tell you how ecstatic I am to be here'An Al-Jazeera reporter who spent more than a year in an Egyptian prison returned home to Australia, where he was greeted by friends and relieved family members04 Feb 04:48 PM
New ZealandPeter Calder: A bad man's good idea on voting rightsArthur Taylor, whose name never appears in the media without the words "career criminal" shackled to the front of it, has been banged up since 2005 in the maximum security wing of Auckland Prison at Paremoremo.03 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldGreste 'hopeful' colleague will be releasedAustralian journalist Peter Greste has revealed it was traumatic leaving his colleagues behind in a Cairo prison and he didn't truly believe he was being freed until he was seated on a plane bound for Cyprus.02 Feb 06:46 PM
New ZealandInmate spike pushes cells to limitPolice stations have become "mini prisons" because of an unexpected overflow of inmates and a senior police officer fears frontline staff may be pulled from their duties to help man the cells.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo prisoner vote 'dangerous precedent'Not allowing prisoners to vote is being labelled a dangerous precedent, with claims it could be extended to other groups considered unfavourable.27 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandWoman who found fugitive rewardedA Brazilian woman who helped identify escaped murderer Phillip John Smith will visit New Zealand after a local man offered to pay for her holiday.19 Jan 08:36 PM
WorldDrugs charge Kiwi faces 'horrific' jailNew Zealand man faces a hefty fine or years behind bars in an overcrowded Thai jail after he was allegedly caught in possession of illegal drug.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGuard investigated over Smith escapeAn Auckland Prison officer has been suspended as the Department of Corrections seeks answers on how convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith fled the country.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe fugitive and me: Phillip SmithThe Wanganui man charged with helping convicted murderer and child molester Phillip Smith get a false passport met him in prison seven years ago.18 Dec 07:51 PM
WorldAlcatraz: Off the Rock to a hard placeDutch researchers have claimed it's possible three inmates who escaped from Alcatraz in 1962 could have survived - but only if their timing was perfect.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmith's claim of help riles inmatesMurderer and child sex offender Phillip John Smith's claims that he was aided in his escape to Brazil by a prison guard have angered inmates.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmith's claims 'unsubstantiated' - unionConvicted murderer Phillip Smith's allegations that a Corrections officer helped him escape custody last month are unsubstantiated, the Corrections union says.10 Dec 10:14 PM
New ZealandNun quizzed over prison drug ringPolice have busted a major methamphetamine importing ring allegedly being run from behind bars - and a nun has been caught up in the investigation.06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmith reportedly on hunger strikeLawyer for convicted murderer and child abuser told Radio New Zealand this morning that prison officials had stripped away his client's dignity.04 Dec 12:07 AM
WorldInmates saw their way through jail barsNearly three dozen prisoners awaiting trial in a crowded jail in a provincial city north of the Haitian escaped by sawing through steel bars, authorities said.01 Dec 09:55 PM
New ZealandNZ wedding lands bigamist in prisonA Singaporean man who married his long-time girlfriend in New Zealand has been jailed for two months in Singapore for bigamy.28 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldKiwi woman tells of Bali jail ordealLeeza Ormsby, 38, was two days into a holiday in Bali when she was caught with 0.8g of marijuana - a half-smoked joint - in her handbag.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry critical of killer's releaseThe Department of Corrections underestimated Phillip Smith when they planned his temporary release from prison, an inquiry has found.24 Nov 09:26 PM
New ZealandPhillip Smith inquiry details releasedThe Government has confirmed the terms of reference for an independent inquiry into the escape of convicted killer Phillip Smith.24 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandVictims of Phillip Smith hire lawyerThe victims of convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith have approached a lawyer to represent them. So what are they seeking?17 Nov 07:43 PM
New Zealand'Wide-ranging' inquiry into escape: PMPrime Minister John Key says a government inquiry will be held into events around convicted paedophile and murderer Phillip Smith's escape to Brazil.17 Nov 03:20 AM
New ZealandCabinet considers inquiry into killer's escapeCabinet will consider whether there is a need for a wide-ranging inquiry into convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith’s escape from the country.16 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandSmith received helpCaptured killer Phillip John Smith has confirmed he received help in renewing the passport he used to flee the country.15 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandSmith to voluntarily return to NZPhillip John Smith will voluntarily return to NZ to escape harsh conditions in the Brazilian jail system, says his lawyer.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiller's $25K blackmail bidPhillip Smith tried to extort $25,000 from a man who later killed himself, court documents reveal.14 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandTougher laws blamed for prisoner riseCorrections officials say the prison population has unexpectedly risen this year, and they believe one of the causes is hardline bail laws introduced by Judith Collins.13 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrazil jail 'worse than death'The prison where Phillip Smith is being held was two years ago condemned by the UN as it packed in 30 inmates to a cell, was infested with roaches and was leaking.13 Nov 04:00 PM
SharesJail operator's 'darkest hour'The British outsourcing giant that operates Auckland's Mt Eden prison is facing major financial strife, with its boss warning jobs will be slashed.12 Nov 04:00 PM
