OpinionGarth George: Smoke ban won't set inmates freeSmoking - like overeating - can't be stopped merely by the will of authority.13 Jul 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Nick Smith</i>: Pipe dreams not just for potheadsBill English's musings on the prison system are welcome. His economic strategy less so.02 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandPrison guard jailed for corruptionRimutaka prison guard Johan Clarke has been jailed in what is believed to be the first time a corrections officer has been convicted of corruption charges.02 Jun 06:25 AM
New ZealandPrisons trial carrots as alternative to cigarettesPrison inmates are being given carrots as an alternative to cigarettes to help them break the tobacco habit.30 May 08:22 PM
OpinionTracey Barnett: Watch out for our leaders and their tall tales of warOur misplaced trust in the Government over our role in a far-off war has come back to haunt us.26 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Comancheros perform haka behind barsMembers of the Comancheros Motorcycle Club filmed themselves doing a haka from a 'supermax facility'. Video / Comancheros MC NZ via YouTubeWatch16 May 11:57 PM
New ZealandDrug ring's prison headquartersA huge drugs case revealed how easy it was for inmates at Paremoremo to combine their skills and contacts to import pseudoephedrine to make P - all from behind bars06 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandScott Guy case letter writer could face jailA Hastings man who sent a "malicious" letter to the mother-in-law of slain Feilding farmer Scott Guy has been convicted for wasting police time.02 May 10:09 PM
WorldSecurity forces scramble to find Taleban escapeesNato and Afghan security forces are trying desperately to round up some of the 475 escaped Taleban prisoners.27 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandGuard's plea: Keep 'evil' Gillies jailedA prison officer who had known 'evil and nasty' career criminal John Gillies for 10 years sent an email to the Department of Corrections begging for him not to be released. Gillies will be released next month...19 Apr 11:58 PM
