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Convicted killer of Christchurch teen declined parole
Connor Whitehead, 16, was shot dead at a party in Christchurch in 2021.
'Australia's most notorious terrorist' to be released from jail after nearly two decades
The Opposition has slammed the Government for not fighting to keep him behind bars.
Prison officer accused of providing contraband in exchange for sex
Five people have been charged with corruption and bribery offences.
Probe into suspected corruption and bribery in prison leads to arrest of six
Those charged include a prisoner, a current employee and several former employees.
Anaru Eketone: I do not suppport the Te Papa vandalism
Opinion: Damaging property for the sake of emphasising a message is not on.
Counsellor caught with meth, cannabis at prison gate on way to inmate appointment
The counsellor was bringing more than just advice into the prison.
Convicted murderer wins right to have 'lad mags' in prison
The court has ruled a murderer should have been allowed the magazines while in jail.
Canada model has no bars, no fences and no escapes
OPINION: Māori leadership approach needed in prisons.
Women’s Refuge turns 50 but says there’s nothing to celebrate
Refuge CEO Ang Jury says domestic violence is still in society.
Prisoner poured boiling water over ‘vulnerable inmate’ then beat and raped him
The victim was left with physical and mental scars from the attack.
Arohata Prison staff shortages no excuse for breaking law
Almost 70 women were moved from Arohata Prison to Auckland and Christchurch.
Prison visitor caught with drugs, gun, stash of cash
Visitor's long list of what not to bring when visiting an inmate.
Share My Super founder donates $10m for child poverty - how others can help
Baby Boomers who might not need their pension payments can make a difference.
Woman convicted of killing her four children has convictions quashed
Kathleen Folbigg was released in June after spending 20 years in prison.
Man shot by police had suffered brain damage in Tribesman gang convoy attack months earlier
Prison ordered for Kodie Remana, who was shot by police in Grey Lynn standoff.
Russian opposition leader disappears from max security prison during transfer
Navalny has been serving a 19-year term on charges of extremism.
Opinion: How a gang rugby league tournament can be a catalyst for change
Opinion: 800 patched Mob members in one place. And yet the vibe was different this time.
Inmate shanked repeatedly in Mt Eden prison amid 'dire' staff shortage
The remand prison where the shank attack happened is short of about 100 staff, union says.
Victims tell of heartbreaking fallout after man burgles 36 homes
The 16-month crime spree across Whāngarei left a trail of shattered lives.
'Harmful step backwards': Experts condemn new sex education plans
"This country has made billions of dollars from the unwellness of our people."
Life imprisonment 'unduly harsh' on woman who killed partner - judge
Instead, Zhane Faiers will serve at least seven years in jail for killing her partner.
'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius to get another chance at parole
He could be released on full parole or placed on day parole.
'Abuser': Alabama inmate's final words to prison warden before execution
Brother of the victim said the lethal injection was a 'peaceful death to a murderous dog'.
High-profile mobster admits to dealing meth in prison
Poutawa “Puk” Kireka has been in custody for over a year after bashing a good Samaritan.
Deportations halved, Highway 25A to open, David Cameron is back, and immediate action for rentals | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 14 2023
NZ police data shows the 501 policy halved Australia’s deportations, State Highway 25A will reopen to traffic in time for Christmas, David Cameron has been appointed as Foreign Secretary in a cabinet reshuffle and urgent measures to address the decreasing supply of rental properties. Video / AP / Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency / NZHerald
More than 140,000 court appearances had been delayed since 2020
Remand inmate numbers will rise over next decade, unless changes made.
'Simply a favour': Drug dealer gets extra time for arranging meth delivery to jail
His lawyer says it was for another prisoner and the deal was not for profit.
Killer executed despite claiming death sentence based on 'false' testimony
US Supreme Court declines to step in after inmate’s challenge to punishment.
Elderly paedophile likely to die in jail after sentence longer than life expectancy
Russell John Gray was found guilty by a jury on five charges.
'Significant risk': Killer, sex offender will remain under extended supervision order
Basil Mist served 20 years for sexual offending against girls and killing his partner.
Banning gang patches in public will do little - Ōpōtiki mayor
David Moore says Nat's planned gang patch policy won't work.
Woman supports teen who stole and wrecked her uninsured car
'Her family was worried that I was gonna react badly, being from a gang whānau.'