A controversial new private prison opened in Auckland today.

Convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been leaving prison for medical treatment, the Department of Corrections has confirmed today.

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.

A restaurant manager created an elaborate scheme so he could steal nearly $140,000 from his employer to feed his gambling addiction.

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.

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.

The three strikes law for violent or sexual criminals has been used on 132 offenders since last June.

Gary Gotlieb reveals his worries about the erosion of the right of everyone to a fair trial

A second Auckland prison guard has admitted smuggling contraband into jail for a prisoner who was a former rugby league mate.

Police have named the prisoner found dead at Waikeria Prison in Waikato and say ill health may have contributed to his death.