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Prisoner sets fire to bedding, injures two
A prisoner set fire to her cell bedding at Christchurch Women's Prison last night, causing extensive damage and injuring two prison guards who came to help her.
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.
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
Gary Gotlieb reveals his worries about the erosion of the right of everyone to a fair trial
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.
Ill health may have led to inmate's death
Police have named the prisoner found dead at Waikeria Prison in Waikato and say ill health may have contributed to his death.
Prisoner dies at Waikeria Prison
Police are investigating the death of a prisoner at Waikeria Prison near Te Awamutu last night.
Australian man avoids Afghan death sentence
A former Australian soldier has been sentenced to 20 years in jail in Afghanistan for murdering a colleague.
Neo-Nazi jailed for Auschwitz sign theft
A Swedish neo-Nazi has been jailed for the theft of the infamous 'Arbeit Macht Frei' sign from the Auschwitz Nazi death camp.
Guard loses bid to appeal firing
A Rimutaka prison guard has been denied the chance to challenge a determination of the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) after he was fired for serious misconduct.