New ZealandQueenstown 'like Mars', says Ice ManThe NZ man jailed in the US, who kept his girlfriend's body on ice for a year, says being home in Queenstown is "like Mars".08 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldKiwi arrested on cocaine charge in Bali of 'good character'A New Zealand man behind bars in Bali after allegedly being caught with 3.84 grams of cocaine does not have a criminal background and has never been to jail before, a relative says.05 Jul 03:40 AM
New Zealand'Sorry' Kiwi faces Bali prison term over cocaineA NZ-born Australian faces up to 12 years in prison after police in Bali caught him with cocaine stuffed in his pockets.04 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice probe prison union over spendingPolice have launched an investigation into the prison guards' union with a raid on the organisation's offices.03 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandBan would improve prison safety - guardThe safety benefits from banning lighters in prisons would outweigh threats of violence over the planned smoking ban, a prison guard says.01 Jul 09:06 PM
New ZealandPrisoners already threatening guards over smoking banThreats to guards are already widespread as a result of the looming smoking ban, the Corrections Association says.29 Jun 06:56 AM
New ZealandCigarette crackdown already causing fights, says ex-inmateSqueeze on cigarettes is already causing fights, says a man just released from Waikato's Rangipo Prison.28 Jun 11:26 PM
New Zealand'Bash' threats over prison smoking banPrison guards have been threatened with "the bash" when the ban on inmates smoking takes effect.28 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPrison smoking ban to kick in next JulyCorrections Minister Judith Collins today announced prisoners have 12 months to kick the smoking habit before a total ban comes in.28 Jun 12:30 AM
OpinionShould NZ prisons be smoke-free?Smoking will be banned in all prisons from next year. Is this a good idea? Some say it could cause fights, others claim it will reduce lung cancer risks.27 Jun 08:35 PM
New ZealandPrisons to become smoke-free from next yearDepartment of Corrections bosses found taxpayers could be liable for lawsuits from prison guards exposed to inmates' second-hand smoke.26 Jun 04:00 PM
