Prisons
Multiple problems found at Manawatū and Akl prisons - report
Gaps in security camera coverage, poor rub-down searches, access to contraband and the influence of gangs have all been identified as problems at Manawatū Prison by independent inspectors.
French riot police clash with protesting prison guards
French prison guards have launched a nationwide strike against the government over staff levels and violence in the country's overcrowded jails.
Christchurch youth inmates tackle their first marathon
A group of Christchurch inmates are running their very first marathon today. Corrections officer Gary Smallridge says they're looking "fresh as daisies". He spoke to Summer Report just as he was… Audio
Prison violence 'unacceptable in a civilised country'
The high level of violence in prisons alarming and much of it is going unreported, Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says. Audio
Corrections responds to report slamming prison violence
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier is concerned about the level of violence within prisons, warning it is as bad as the fight clubs seen in the former Serco-run Mt Eden Corrections Facility. Judge Boshier… Audio
Iwi panels for offenders to be expanded
Alternative iwi panels have reduced incarceration rates among Māori and are in high demand across the country, police say.
Second preventative detention sentence for prison rapist
William Katipa, who raped three of his cellmates, was described as unremorseful and dangerous by Justice Downs at the High Court in Auckland today. Edward Gay reports. Audio
Prisoners sentenced for vicious attack on guards
Three prisoners who violently attacked their guards will spend an extra three and a half years in jail.
Prisoner's wig appeal
A convicted murderer is appealing a court decision over his right to wear a hairpiece in jail. Audio
Protest over prison voting ban
A law that will deny 7000 prisoners the vote in this year's election is a breach of human rights, protesters say.
Double-bunking under review after cell rapes
William Katipa's victims told the court they feared pressing the alarm in the shared cell because of what could happen to them before help arrived.
Secret witness perjury case: 'There's no defence against them'
Convicted double murderer David Tamihere was back at the High Court in Auckland today to give evidence against a secret witness from his trial.
Prison rape trial opens with warning to jurors
The trial of a prisoner accused of raping three of his cellmates has begun in the High Court in Auckland.
Law to prevent Phillip Smith-style escape passes
The government hopes the change will prevent a repeat of the convicted murderer and sex offender's infamous escape.
One third of Spring Hill inmates assaulted - Ombudsman
About a third of inmates surveyed at one of the country's largest prisons report being assaulted.
CCTV footage of prison assault released
A former inmate who is suing Corrections has made public a video of his brutal prison assault. Video
Prisoners forced to share cells lodge complaints of sexual assault
Fifteen prisoners have complained of being sexually assaulted in the past seven years, but a victims advocate says the true figure could be many times that. Audio
Double bunking aggravating prison sex attacks - advocacy group
An advocacy group for male survivors of sexual assaults says research into prison sex attacks is needed. Audio
Mt Eden prison attack case taken to human rights tribunal
The case of a prisoner smashed in the head with a pool ball has been lodged with the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
Search for prisoner who fled while at funeral
A prisoner on compassionate leave escaped while attending a funeral in Te Atatu yesterday.