Corrections
The past, present and future of Waikeria prison
After heavily criticising both double bunking and public-private partnerships in opposition, the government is now going ahead with both at Waikeria Prison. So what's changed? Zac Fleming went inside… Video, Audio
Police boost won't increase prison population - police minister
Police Minister Stuart Nash says 1800 more police on the streets won't result in a larger prison muster, despite Justice and Corrections saying 900 more prison beds would be needed. Video, Audio
New prison in Waikeria will be ready by 2022
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says the government's decision on a new, smaller prison in Waikeria will save it $250m it can spend on other areas. He joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Waikeria prison with mental health component a first for NZ
The old and rundown prison at Waikeria will be replaced with a 500-bed prison and for the first time in New Zealand, will have the facilities to provide mental health treatment for a further 100… Video, Audio
Govt yet to pursue idea of separate Māori prison
The Corrections Minister has not looked to advance an idea he pushed while in opposition, to establish a separate Māori prison.
PM's science advisor: 'New prisons are not the answer'
New Zealand's justice system is broken and building new prisons is not the answer, a report from the Prime Minister's chief science advisor says.
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.
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
Ex-prisoner loses appeal over more compensation
A former prisoner held in jail for an extra month has lost his appeal for more compensation.
RNZB takes steps into women’s prison
The Royal New Zealand Ballet is teaching inmates at Arohata Women’s prison how to jeté, pirouette and plié. Audio
Prison rapist sentenced as bunk review finds failures
The Corrections Department is carrying out a review of double-bunking prisoners after two separate cases of repeat sex offenders raping their cellmates.
Prisoner claims unjust treatment by Corrections
A man who who has been in jail for over 20 years for rape and murder has told a court Corrections keeps 'moving the goal posts' relating to how long he must stay in prison.
Corrections fights compo for prisoners held too long
Compensation for prisoners held longer than necessary should not be calculated under Cabinet guidelines, a lawyer for Corrections has argued.
Inmate complains after prison transfer refusal
A convicted murderer has accused the Corrections Department of not considering all relevant factors in refusing his application to transfer prisons.
Corrections reviewing double bunking criteria
Repeat sex offender William Katipa has been found guilty of 14 charges including sexual violation and threatening to kill following a jury trial at the High Court in Auckland. Now, because of that the… Audio
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.
Armed robber avoids deportation to Tahiti
Mael Moana le Brun, who has more than 20 convictions for theft, should be allowed to remain with his four-year-old son, a tribunal has ruled.
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.
Former inmate awarded $10k over release date error
A prisoner jailed for a month longer than he should have been has won $10,000 in compensation.
CCTV footage of prison assault released
A former inmate who is suing Corrections has made public a video of his brutal prison assault. Video