Prison
Inmate who died had asked for segregation
A coroner's inquest has heard how an inmate found dead in his cell had asked to be segregated from a prisoner who had previously assaulted him.
Prison bomb scare was a hoax
Manawatu Prison has been given the all clear after a tip off about a potential bomb forced it into lockdown this morning.
More electronic monitoring could backfire, MPs told
A bill to extend electronic monitoring to more released prisoners could increase the prison population, MPs have been told.
Michael Robotham: ghosting and crime
Australian writer who worked in the United Kingdom as a journalist, and as ghostwriter for politicians and celebrities including Rolf Harris. He has been a bestselling crime fiction writer since 2002… Audio
Inmate considers legal action against Corrections
An inmate is considering legal action after he had his skull fractured and other bones broken in prison, his lawyer says. Audio
Little Criminals
The way many New Zealand children in state care were abused and victimised is explored in a new TV documentary inspired by the memoir of writer David Cohen. Writer and producer David White read David… Audio
Who are SERCO?
The issue of privatized prisons has once again come into the fore with the emergence over the last week of a series of videos showing inmates participating in organized fight clubs, smoking drugs, and… Audio
Corrections: New allegations at Mt Eden
Corrections CEO Ray Smith says he has learned another prisoner transferred from the Serco-run Mt Eden Prison to a different prison arrived with injuries. Audio
Latest on Mt Eden prison violence
The head of Corrections Ray Smith has just said he learned today that another prisoner transported this week from Mt Eden Prison to another prison arrived there with injuries That prisoner has made… Audio
Minister: Serco told to lift game
Serco was penalised $300,000 for failing to reach performance targets for Mount Eden Prison in 2014/15, the Corrections Minister says. Video
Three investigations into inmate death
Three separate investigations are being conducted into the death of a prisoner in Northland in June. Audio
Urgent debate over prisoner's death, after fight club allegations
Labour MP Kelvin Davis has raised questions in Parliament about the death of a prisoner transferred from Serco's Mt Eden Prison. Audio
Serco dodging responsibility over Mount Eden fight club - union
The union representing prison officers says Serco is dodging responsibility by saying it only received a report in May on allegations of a fight club at Mount Eden. Video, Audio
Investigation into prison fights widens
The Government puts the company that runs Mt Eden prison on notice and says a two-part investigation will be carried out. Video
Minister: Serco will be held to account
The Corrections Minister says he will be holding the private operator of Auckland's Mt Eden Prison to account after videos of inmate fights were shared online. Video, Audio
A Stitch in Time
For over seven years a dedicated group of volunteers have been passing on their quilting and life skills to prisoners at Auckland Region Women's Correctional Facility. The group is led by Mary Ann… Audio, Gallery
Football in Prisons
David Goldblatt has just got back from Uganda where he visited Luzira Upper Prison, home to an elaborate prison football league credited with transforming life there. Audio
The right to talk to the media - in and out of jail
Should people convicted of serious crimes be free to talk to the media? Scott Watson won that right in court this week but journalists and lawyers fear others are gagged. Audio
UN expresses concern of New Zealand's human rights
The United Nations' Committee against Torture has criticised New Zealand for the over-representation of Maori in prisons. Audio
Labour says prison job cuts puts money into hands of Serco
Corrections' decision to shut units at older prisons means hundreds of inmates will be transferred to the new privately-run Auckland South Corrections Facility. Audio