Corrections
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
Corrections slammed for failures which led to double bunk rape
Criminology researcher and prison counsellor Roger Brooking says Corrections has been less than forthcoming on problems of sexual assaults in prisons. Video, Audio
Corrections launches new haka to get more Māori workers
The Department of Corrections has launched a new haka in a push to get more Māori working in prisons.
Ex-inmate seeks compo over extra prison time
A prisoner who spent a month longer in jail than he should have been has gone to the High Court seeking compensation from the Corrections Department.
Prisoner held for too long sues Corrections for compensation
Shane Gardiner is asking for compensation relating to the Supreme Court's ruling that Corrections had been incorrectly calculating release dates for some prisoners. Video, 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.
Murderer Liam Reid's marriage to former lawyer 'absolutely distasteful' - Upston
Today's marriage at an Auckland prison of rapist and murderer Liam Reid with his former lawyer Davina Murray is revolting, the Corrections Minister says.
Search for prisoner who fled while at funeral
A prisoner on compassionate leave escaped while attending a funeral in Te Atatu yesterday.
New prison inspectorate lines up chief inspector
A former ombudsman has been appointed the chief inspector of the government's new beefed-up Corrections watchdog.
Call to eradicate Hepatitis C in prisons
A Hepatitis C activist is calling for the government to fund the treatment of prisoners infected with the potentially deadly disease. Overseas studies have shown people are up to 150 percent more… Audio
Prison sex abuse earns 'indefinite' jail time
A repeat sex offender who sexually abused his young prison cellmate will have to prove he is no longer a risk to the community before he is released.
New drug and alcohol measures fall short, centre manager says
Alcohol-detecting anklets and 13 extra beds are underwhelming when the national drug and alcohol centre can only help half of those who need it, its manager says.
Corrections refuses to explain Serco ratings
Giving high marks to private prison operator Serco shortly after a near-fatal attack on an inmate in Mt Eden jail was against Corrections own rules.
Serco scored high marks after near-fatal attack on inmate
Last week we had a story about Mt Eden prisoner Benjamin Lightbody who was left lying in his cell with his head bashed in while guards filed and ate afternoon tea in mid 2013. In latest developments… Audio
Guards' delay after attack at prison 'unacceptable' - prison inspector
Guards sat for 20 minutes filing paperwork and eating sandwiches while a prison inmate lay near death in his cell after an assault, a prison inspector's report says.
Jail House Rocks
Claire Braiden is a Northland Region Men's Corrections Facility officer who came up with the idea of a prison band, and a Battle of the Bands concept for New Zealand Music Month. She tells Kathryn… Audio
Employers urged to give offenders second chances
The Corrections Minister, Louise Upston, says people are less likely to re-offend if they have a stable job. She's urging businesses to give people a chance. Audio
Prisoner who won compassionate leave battle dies
The terminally-ill prisoner who won her fight to go home on compassionate release has died. Video
'Win-win' for employers hiring former inmates
The Minister of Corrections is encouraging Christchurch employers to hire newly-released prisoners, saying it will help address skills shortages.
The well run show
The leader of the House gives a heads up to the week and the MPs debate mental health and corrections in the House. Audio