WorldAgonising wait for children to be freedThree American hikers held in Iran for more than a year are pawns in a diplomatic game, say their families.23 Aug 02:32 AM
WorldGreen, green bars of prison homeNow even prisons are being made environmentally friendly.17 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldConvict's release causes alarm in IrelandThe release of a man suspected of several abductions of young women in Ireland has caused a frenzy of fear among locals.14 Aug 12:30 AM
Economy<i> Michael Weatheral:</i> Infrastructure investment: is change in the wind?Legislative roadblocks hindering the efficient operation of public-private partnerships are being removed, writes Michael Weatherall.10 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyFund gets ready for PPP projectsFund manager Peter Coman says the PIP Fund is interested in investing in the new Wiri prison public-private partnership but not if it includes managing prisoners as part of the package.10 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyAustralian model provides pointersOur transtasman neighbour has the jump on us when it comes to public-private partnerships, writes Graeme Hunt.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWoman hires hitman to bash her bossBroke and desperate, Tania Aziz devised a plan to seriously injure her boss. With him in hospital, she could take over his kebab shop lease.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHigh-profile killer guilty of kidnapThe man convicted of killing teenager Liam Ashley four years ago has been found guilty of kidnapping, threatening to kill and assault with an offensive weapon.02 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandPrison searches tightened after knife foundJudith Collins says she was concerned a knife was found in convicted double murderer Graeme Burton's cell but that search management has already been tightened because of the incident.02 Aug 01:18 AM
New ZealandDangerous prisoner had knifeNotorious double murderer Graeme Burton has been caught with a knife in his prison cell - sparking a prison security investigation.31 Jul 04:00 PM
