Prison
Wayne Brittenden's Counterpoint - Punishment: Anglo-Saxon Style
Each week Wayne gives fresh insights into a wide variety of topics of national and international concern, followed by Chris Laidlaw's discussion of the issue with guests. This week Wayne considers… Audio
No evidence private prisons better - Opposition
The Government says using the private sector to build, maintain and run the new Wiri prison in South Auckland will save money, and reduce re-offending. Audio
Auckland Story for 23 November 2011 - Women's Prison Fair
It's being claimed as a first in New Zealand - a public fair day at the Auckland's Women's Prison. All the crafts and baking were done by the inmates and the proceeds went to good causes. Audio
Insight for 2 October 2011 - Prison Smoking Ban
Tim Graham visits two prisons to see how the inmates are coping 3 months after smoking was banned. Audio
Spectrum for 19 June 2011
Aileen, Leena and Diane meet each week to sort dozens of woollen garments, destined for needy new born babies at the 'Kidz First' Children's Hospital in South Auckland. They've been knitting all their… Audio
Former Justice head calls for mix of public, private prisons
Only three international firms remain in the running to privately manage Auckland's Central Remand Prison. Audio
Ideas for 30 May 2010: The Business of Imprisonment
New Zealand is embarking on its second experiment with the privatisation of prisons. Guests include economist Phil Barry, Maori Party MP Hone Harawira, Israeli academic Amir Paz-Puchs, Chief Human… Audio
Amnesty criticises double bunking, private prisons
An international human rights report says double bunking in New Zealand prisons contravenes international human rights. Audio
Four firms shortlisted to run Mt Eden prison
More questions are being raised about how private prisons can save money and spend more on rehabilitation at the same time. Audio
Private prisons will pamper prisoners: Corrections Assn
The Corrections Association says a move to privatise Mount Eden prison is a blow to staff. Audio
Do private prisons work?
The Government intends to have a one thousand bed prison built and run by a private company in South Auckland by 2014. Audio
Maori leadership welcome chance to be involved in prisons
Two high-profile Maori leadership groups say if private prison management is shared with Maori, recidivism rates could be more effectively managed. Audio
Another privately run prison on the cards
The government is planning to allow the private sector to run at least two prisons, despite severe reservations from many who work in the sector. Audio
Govt says private prisons could be cheaper
Plans for a privately built and operated prison in South Auckland are being labelled a recipe for disaster. But the Government says significant savings for the taxpayer could be made and it's inviting… Audio
Concern over private prisons in NZ
The Prison officers union says any privatisation of prisons in New Zealand would be a national disgrace and end up costing the taxpayer more. Audio
Prison union: 'no rationale for private jail management'
An Australian prison union says arguments that privately run jails bring greater efficiency and cost effectiveness are spurious and don't deliver better prisons for inmates or staff. Audio
Private prisons will be allowed under new law
Parliament is poised to pass a law to allow for private management of prisons. Audio
Government and Labour on passage of private prisons law
Parliament is set to resume under urgency at 9 o'clock this morning and will in quick order pass a Bill to allow for private management of prisons. Audio
Maori involvement in private prisons questioned
There's a warning Maori needs may not be catered for under government plans to privatise some prisons. Audio