'Fanatic' environmental leader gets record jail sentence for blocking traffic
The sentences are the longest for non-violent protest in living memory.
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Serious concerns about OT staff practices and a lack of stable leadership.
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Gunmaker and prison operator make gains as Trump presidency predicted.
Staff caught smuggling in contraband, play fighting with youth offenders at facility
There were serious concerns regarding staff practices and a lack of stable leadership.
Editorial: Gun statistics paint a grim picture of Americans and their right to bear arms
OPINION: The constitutional right to bear arms is out of date and time.
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Rangatahi-designed youth camp in Hamilton proving its worth.
Killer, sex offender allegedly acts as lawyer from prison - convinces cop he is one
The notorious inmate was denied parole this week.
'I was punished': David Letele confronts former gang president father about criminal history
By age 19, Letele Snr was the Mongrel Mob's president.
Kiwi brothers out of Thai prison, back in NZ after roadside struggle with cop
Hamish and Mattson Day express 'sincere gratitude' to everyone who helped get them home.
New police investigation into infamous prison escapee and murderer Phillip John Smith
He was jailed for life in 1995 for murdering the father of a boy he sexually abused.
Mum of three reached the bottom, now she's on her way up
After years of pain, Kimi Parata breaks her cycle of offending.
First he targeted jewellery stores. Then teen crim graduated to prison stabbings
Two brazen daytime heists, both terrifying shoppers at crowded malls, netted $850,000.
Editorial: Oranga Tamariki boss must have missed memo on handling leaks and staff morale
OPINION: Chappie Te Kani slams staff leaks as his organisation lets hundreds go.
Family 'bewildered' after MAFS groom died in prison
Andrew Jury's family said they were 'bewildered' and 'deeply saddened' by his death.
Investigation launched after inmate dies at Mt Eden prison
Police were advised of the incident and have notified the man’s next of kin.
In(ti)mate: Woman arrested after footage of officer's alleged sex with prisoner goes viral
The video is reported to have been taken in the scandal-ridden HMP Wandsworth in London.
Heather du-Plessis Allan: The two main issues with the Three Strikes Law 2.0
OPINION: Government MPs should prepare for an influx of angry emails.
German woman given harsher sentence than rapist for calling him ‘pig’
‘Maja R’ jailed for ‘defaming’ gang-rapist by messaging him after he avoided prison.
"Being brave is the deep breath you take before doing something you’ve never imagined before" - Moana Jackson
Moana Jackson had a dream and he wanted everyone to be brave enough to help realise it.
Three Strikes Bill: Evidence shows punishment doesn’t stop re-offending says criminologist
The reinstatement of the law will bring back the Three Strikes regime
Three Strikes 2.0: Why the Government has watered down the hardline policy
The 'manifestly unjust' clause will apply to both sentence length and parole.
Children's Minister explains how 'boot camps' will benefit young offenders
Karen Chhour defends the military-style camps.
Woman's crucial role as mule for a jailhouse drug ring
When Freedom Walker visited her partner in jail, she took meth and cannabis with her.
Jarrod Gilbert: Police officers who use ‘rough justice’ are no longer acceptable
OPINION: The latest police incident shows crooks haven’t changed but the cops have.
Bill for new Waikeria Prison climbs as public-private partners wrangle over big Covid claim
The new 600-bed prison in Te Awamutu should be finished late this year.
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Simon Wilson: Seven ways we could be like Scandinavia
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Kidnap victim 'wants to forget', while whānau has message for her tormentor
Kayla Pawa is recovering from her horrific ordeal, surrounded by aroha.
Government’s ‘tough on crime’ policy is starting to blow out prison numbers
Prisoners on remand rises drastically under new regime.
Death of Otago prisoner 'preventable' - coroner
The inmate who died had been considered mentally 'unwell' and 'unpredictable' in the past.