New ZealandStepdad's plea to Smith: Just bloody well give yourself upThe man who raised fugitive killer Phillip Smith said he has not heard from him since their last phone conversation two weeks ago.11 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandJohn Key sorry for child abuser jokePrime Minister John Key has apologised to the family of the victims of Phillip Smith, saying his joke was a 'poorly placed attempt at humour'.11 Nov 06:14 PM
New ZealandKiller's escape big test for ministerCorrections Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga is defending his handling of the escape of a high-risk prisoner as his department was forced to put all prisoner releases on hold.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTemporary prison releases suspendedAll temporary releases for prisoners will be suspended in the wake of convicted murderer Phillip John Smith escaping while on release, Corrections says.11 Nov 04:56 AM
New ZealandJohn Key under fire for joking about Phillip SmithPM said he would let Chile's President know "there's someone who could be out there from New Zealand that you may not want to invite round for lunch".10 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandCriminal's reign of terror and violencePhillip John Smith's criminal history is long and it is violent. He has terrified and tormented, abused and killed. What made him a such a monster?10 Nov 05:18 PM
New ZealandFugitive's dad: 'Stupidity to let him out'Father of escaped murderer and child abuser Phillip John Smith lashes out at authorities for releasing dangerous menace.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice: 'Failure or cock-up?'Police confident Phillip Smith will be caught if he catches attention of Chilean authorities but South America is “a big place” and there are no guarantees.10 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandLifelong checks for worst crimsThe Government is pressing on with changes to allow ex-prisoners to be monitored for the rest of their lives despite advice from officials that the new laws will breach fundamental human....09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners pay for jail tattoo removalsPrisoners at two New Zealand jails are getting "in-house" tattoo removal sessions - as long as they pay out of their own pockets.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrison penpals' killer profilesA Facebook page where prison inmates are able to advertise for female penpals has been blasted by victim advocates who say it's creepy and and "like Tinder" for inmates.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandStash puts inmate in hospitalAn inmate with more than 100 convictions was taken to North Shore Hospital after allegedly hiding drugs and a mobile phone in his rectum.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPath to prison can be brokenMiriama Kamo learned before she was 10 years old that prisoners were "just people who have made mistakes".23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeft backs National's plan for prisonsLabour and the Greens are backing National's plan to get all prisoners working or studying fulltime within three years.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrisoners told to pee on van floorA prison inspector has rebuked jailers for advising inmates to relieve themselves on vehicle floors.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison drops wrong coloured pantsA Hamilton woman's attempt to help out a prisoner in need of new underpants failed after authorities rejected the garments because of their colour scheme.05 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentSerco aims to give prisoners skillsPrisoners at Auckland's new $300 million private men's jail could be building or fixing metal skip bins.04 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldViolent inmate caged over butter brawlCharles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, has reportedly been transferred back to the UK's toughest jail after he covered himself in butter and fought 12 wardens.08 Jul 07:45 PM
LeagueLeague provides jail break for inmatesA surprise midweek visit from New Zealand Rugby League football manager Tony Iro has given the Paremoremo Prison league team a boost.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandInmate stabbed at Spring Hill prisonA 29-year-old inmate is in a stable condition after a stabbing at Spring Hill Prison.03 Jul 07:04 PM
New ZealandClean slate hides 232 convictionsAn Aucklander has concealed 232 convictions from potential employers under legislation that lets Kiwis hide their criminal history if they've had a clean record for seven years.26 Jun 09:32 PM
New ZealandPoetic name slammed as 'potty'A decision to name New Zealand's biggest new private prison a place to "move out of the mist" is being called "potty" by justice campaigners.14 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArt raises funds for restorative justiceWorks by 12 prisoners are on show in Wanganui's Davis Central City Library this month, in an exhibition themed Aotearoa - Our Land, Our People.09 Jun 06:38 AM
WorldCourt bungle lets prisoner goA Victorian prisoner mistakenly released from jail was free for six months before he was arrested and returned to custody.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrison guard quits job after probeA prison guard who harboured a bailed paedophile at his home, and then charged the offender's ex-wife $18,300 in back rent has quit after an urgent investigation.11 May 12:46 AM
New ZealandInmate knocks out prison guardThree Otago Correction Facility officers were assaulted by an inmate yesterday morning.07 May 07:42 PM
WorldShopper finds desperate note in bag'Help, help, help', started the note found by a shopper buying boots from a New York department store, from a man claiming to be held in a Chinese prison factory.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree phones for crims in reform planCriminals are being given free mobile phones in a bid to stop them reoffending when they get out of jail, in a pilot scheme at the privately-run Mt Eden Correctional Facility in Auckland.19 Apr 04:15 PM
