New ZealandKiller David Tamihere freedDavid Tamihere was this morning released from prison after 20 years behind bars for the murders of Heidi Paakkonen and Urban Hoglin.14 Nov 06:44 PM
New ZealandKurariki heads back to prisonOne of the country's youngest killers is back in jail, this time for the indecent assault of two female journalists.13 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: If we're caringly nosey more children may liveMandatory reporting would have saved children like young James Whakaruru.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPrison guard on corruption chargesA Rimutaka Prison guard faces corruption charges after allegedly smuggling drugs and KFC into the prison in exchange for sex, wine and cash.05 Nov 06:52 PM
New ZealandBaker should leave prison only in coffin - victim's fatherGeorge Baker is an evil man and should only be let out of prison in a coffin, says the father of the teenager he killed four years ago.04 Nov 10:57 PM
EconomyGovt calls for tenders on PPP prisonThe Government has called for expressions of interest for design, construction and operation of a new privately run prison.03 Nov 12:49 AM
WorldOz PM to argue for Corby clemencyAustralian PM Julia Gillard is today trying to convince the Indonesian President to grant clemency to convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, according to a report.02 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandNothing left of Dougherty's $800kDavid Dougherty - compensated in 2001 for wrongful imprisonment - is in court again accused of stealing meat, beer, socks, DVDs and underwear.30 Oct 04:30 PM