We talked earlier on Morning Report to Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier about his call for urgent action at Whanganui Prison to tackle inmate violence and intimidation.
The Ombudsman's report found that there is a "pervasive" gang influence at the prison. Neil Beales is the Corrections Department's chief custodial officer. He talks to Guyon Espiner.
Listen via the link above for the interview with Neil Beales, and below for the interview with Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier.