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Controversial private prison opens
A controversial new private prison opened in Auckland today.
![Convicted double murderer treated for cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Convicted double murderer treated for cancer
Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been leaving prison for medical treatment, the Department of Corrections has confirmed today.
![Sex crime monster harassed victim from prison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Sex crime monster harassed victim from prison
A violent sex offender stabbed his nephew while on bail - and was later allowed to call him repeatedly from prison in a bid to intimidate him into changing his evidence.
![Restaurant manager in jail for theft of $140,000](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Restaurant manager in jail for theft of $140,000
A restaurant manager created an elaborate scheme so he could steal nearly $140,000 from his employer to feed his gambling addiction.
![Firm set to run Mt Eden prison criticised over UK death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Firm set to run Mt Eden prison criticised over UK death
A company due to take over the management of the Mt Eden prison has been criticised over the death of a boy, 14, in a UK institution.
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Three strikes act used on 132 offenders in six months
The three strikes law for violent or sexual criminals has been used on 132 offenders since last June.
![<i>Gary Gotlieb:</i> Knee-jerk laws undermine justice](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<i>Gary Gotlieb:</i> Knee-jerk laws undermine justice
Gary Gotlieb reveals his worries about the erosion of the right of everyone to a fair trial
![Guards admit smuggling contraband into prison](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Guards admit smuggling contraband into prison
A second Auckland prison guard has admitted smuggling contraband into jail for a prisoner who was a former rugby league mate.