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
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
