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Prisoner and corrections officers take refuge in van after shots fired: Corrections officers barracaded themselves in a van after its tyres were slashed and ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514062/prisoner-and-corrections-officers-take-refuge-in-van-after-shots-fired
Corrections looks to shed roles, asked to find $100m of savings after Government promise not to cut front-line staff
nzherald.co.nz/nz/corrections-looks-to-shed-roles-asked-to-find-100m-of-savings-after-government-promise-not-to-cut-front-line-staff/QOA2AULAH5DPBML4SLS3CVXI64/
Prison is not the answer to our mental health problems: Christine McCarthy asks how we can better equip prisons to identify and support vulnerable prisoners.
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/01/prison-is-not-the-answer-to-our-mental-health-problems/
Rimutaka Prison escapee Damon Exley ‘conditioned’ staff to overlook risk: A manipulative and seasoned escape artist who fled Rimutaka Prison dressed as a ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/rimutaka-prison-escapee-damon-exley-conditioned-staff-to-overlook-risk/XQLFOI3KQZG4JCVX4WQ5FDHTYU/
Norfolk Island murderer to be deported to Christchurch: A New Zealander who stabbed a Sydney woman to death in a drawn-out attack on Norfolk Island more than 20 ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/norfolk-island-murderer-to-be-deported-to-christchurch/A6CPXLC4RRDP5MAHFOTI6ZNG6I/
Prisons the new psychiatric institutions - former public health leader: The conditions faced by mentally ill prisoners are comparable to the notorious Lake Alice ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/507060/prisons-the-new-psychiatric-institutions-former-public-health-leader
One dead in stabbing at Auckland prison: An inmate has died and another has been wounded during a stabbing today at a privately run men’s prison in South ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/one-dead-stabbing-auckland-prison
Rimutaka prison officer accused of bringing contraband to prison after being bribed with sex
nzherald.co.nz/nz/rimutaka-prison-officer-accused-of-bringing-contraband-to-prison-after-being-bribed-with-sex/SACNRGP2F5FYVCVJKWQB7HGDKI/
Paremoremo prison officer who suffered broken arm in attack to prosecute Corrections
nzherald.co.nz/nz/paremoremo-prison-officer-who-suffered-broken-arm-to-prosecute-corrections/YICYIRT7DFATLCEKAI5FDKGQYY/
Dementia case: Mount Maunganui retirement village murder of Jean Salter by husband John Salter sparks calls for more community support
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/dementia-case-mount-maunganui-retirement-village-murder-of-jean-salter-by-husband-john-salter-sparks-calls-for-more-community-support/WFATZXXWNVAAXNHAJYPMNIQHNE/
Corrections defends itself against record number of legal claims: The number of people bringing claims against the Corrections Department has doubled over the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/11/20/department-of-corrections-defends-itself-against-record-number-of-legal-claims/
Disgraced rich-lister James Wallace to be released: Disgraced arts patron James Wallace has been granted parole this afternoon and will be released from prison ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/disgraced-rich-lister-james-wallace-be-released
How prisoners smoking in Rotorua Courthouse cells caused evacuation, fire callout
nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/prisoners-smoking-in-rotorua-courthouse-cells-cause-evacuation-why-no-ones-been-held-accountable/C3TIYNBA6VCHHAADAGHHALICKU/
Women's prisons should routinely offer pregnancy tests on arrival, inspectorate recommends
rnz.co.nz/news/national/499067/women-s-prisons-should-routinely-offer-pregnancy-tests-on-arrival-inspectorate-recommends
Department of Corrections staff plan strikes over pay offer: More than 94 percent of union members voted to strike, issuing a two-week strike notice to ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/497910/department-of-corrections-staff-plan-strikes-over-pay-offer
Rotorua murder-accused Hendrix Kahia ‘at-large’ after cutting off monitoring bracelet before trial
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/rotorua-murder-accused-hendrix-kahia-at-large-after-cutting-off-monitoring-bracelet-before-trial/WSULQKVALZCU7GOGQ5AFE3BTBI/
27 highest-risk offenders: Government rushes to close parole loophole on last day of Parliament
rnz.co.nz/news/political/496963/27-highest-risk-offenders-government-rushes-to-close-parole-loophole-on-last-day-of-parliament
‘Foiled’ ankle bracelets: Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis reiterates expectations after leaked report
nzherald.co.nz/nz/foiled-ankle-bracelets-corrections-minister-kelvin-davis-reiterates-expectations-after-leaked-report/6XTBQF3UMBBUTCCKEG7BIWMQ7Q/
Is this the most extreme attempt to win a Taskmaster task ever? | Live Updates: Live Updates for Aug 16 2023
thespinoff.co.nz/live-updates/16-08-2023/is-this-the-most-extreme-attempt-to-win-a-taskmaster-task-ever
WARNING: This story discusses self-harm and suicide.
Kodi James Bennett had harmed himself in prison before. The young man was doing better though ... Show more tinyurl.com/bennettnzh
Parole Board finds Rotorua serial groper Jason Trembath breached conditions before doing indecent act
nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/parole-board-finds-rotorua-serial-groper-jason-trembath-breached-conditions-before-doing-indecent-act/FB5OXOYDENHIDBG3XRN4RNR6BA/
Mama Hooch rapists transferred to Otago prison: Mama Hooch rapist brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz have been transferred to the Otago Corrections Facility amid ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/mama-hooch-rapists-transferred-otago-prison
Department of Corrections hired woman for role that didn’t exist, ordered to pay $60k
nzherald.co.nz/nz/department-of-corrections-hired-woman-for-role-that-didnt-exist-ordered-to-pay-60k/XEAXZGJL6NEZBJS46AEOP3OPW4/
Tribunal rules serial stalker Kerryn Mitchell’s privacy was partially breached by Corrections
nzherald.co.nz/nz/tribunal-rules-serial-stalker-kerryn-mitchells-privacy-was-in-part-breached-by-corrections/JN3J52NWK5EV3INQQVL5SLXFIQ/
Corrections needs to urgently fix culture and leadership, chief ombudsman says in new report
rnz.co.nz/news/national/492784/corrections-needs-to-urgently-fix-culture-and-leadership-chief-ombudsman-says-in-new-report
Sir James Wallace victim speaks out about assault at Auckland mansion Rannoch during 2008 concert funding meeting
nzherald.co.nz/nz/sir-james-wallace-victim-speaks-out-about-assault-at-auckland-mansion-rannoch-during-2008-concert-funding-meeting/M7ZJJ7RBZJF7JNWMDHVRDIDB6Y/
29% of NZ prisoners experience solitary confinement in 12-month period, report finds
rnz.co.nz/news/national/491884/29-percent-of-nz-prisoners-experience-solitary-confinement-in-12-month-period-report-finds
Behind the scenes of the $4m ‘white saviour’ Corrections ads banned by the ASA: The campaign also failed to improve the diversity of job applicants at ...
thespinoff.co.nz/media/29-03-2023/behind-the-scenes-of-the-4m-white-saviour-corrections-ads-banned-by-the-asa
Corrections urgently pulling ‘racist, offensive’ ads from Waikato buses after complaints
nzherald.co.nz/nz/corrections-urgently-pulling-ads-from-waikato-buses-after-complaints/QBGRC5T3JRA7PNJQIJ4TRLGZAA/
Figures reveal huge mental health need for prisoners: New figures reveal the depth of mental health services crisis in prisons, with nearly every prisoner in ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/figures-reveal-prisoners-huge-mental-health-need
Corrections didn't give wrong information to Parole Board about rapist who killed neighbour, review finds
rnz.co.nz/news/national/486929/corrections-didn-t-give-wrong-information-to-parole-board-about-rapist-who-killed-neighbour-review-finds
Henderson police shooting: David Fononga who went on rampage firing at cops breached bail a month ago but wasn’t arrested
nzherald.co.nz/nz/henderson-police-shooting-david-fononga-who-went-on-rampage-firing-at-cops-breached-bail-a-month-ago-but-wasnt-arrested/XE74CQUZPBDDTN23QGL4FZR3G4/
Survivors of Auckland serial sex offender upset they weren’t informed about home detention breach, Corrections to review process
nzherald.co.nz/nz/survivors-of-auckland-serial-sex-offender-upset-they-werent-informed-about-home-detention-breach-corrections-to-review-process/KSE3GZZI5FBTRODBJUXRZPA2OI/
Christchurch high school warns students of sex offender in Linwood community: Principal urges parents to talk to their children about safety.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchurch-high-school-warns-students-of-sex-offender-in-linwood-community/X6X3FFUQTVEOLPA4D7UL5QE6MU/
Auckland police confirm remaining escaped prisoner has been arrested: Police found the man in the Auckland region overnight, he will appear in court today.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-police-confirm-the-remaining-escaped-prisoner-has-been-arrested/3DVE7UGMEFBOVG5J3WNNYH3C64/
Rapist who murdered on parole could not be sent to rehab centre due to waitlist: Corrections has cleared its staff of failing to properly manage rapist Joseph ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/483517/rapist-who-murdered-on-parole-could-not-be-sent-to-rehab-centre-due-to-waitlist
Christmas on the run: 100 people on electronically monitored bail still at large after escapes
nzherald.co.nz/nz/christmas-on-the-run-100-people-on-electronically-monitored-bail-still-at-large-after-escapes/37ODPOEDGFGVHNHVR6ANSAWEJM/
Tauranga: Number of offenders with ‘no fixed abode’ serving sentences in the community revealed
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/tauranga-number-of-offenders-with-no-fixed-abode-serving-sentences-in-the-community-revealed/7GG7JEOO75AXLD6TSUIJ7FTDWA/
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Te Puke residents ‘stonewalled’ over concerns about new Department of Corrections halfway house
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/community-has-no-say-over-new-prisoner-halfway-house-at-rangiuru-te-puke/IQT7PPWJCZHYNO5WK5G4CMGGEU/
Police investigate assaults on Auckland prisoners : Staffing shortages limiting out-of-cell time and visiting hours may have led to guards assaulting protesting ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/police-investigate-assaults-on-auckland-prisoners
Colleagues of convicted killer not told of his criminal history until they saw news article linking him to David Bain
nzherald.co.nz/nz/colleagues-of-convicted-killer-not-told-of-his-criminal-history-until-they-saw-news-article-linking-him-to-david-bain/IRIB72CEWZHAPG2WYB77B3SR7Q/
South Auckland inmates want a pay rise for work done behind bars: Minister's lawyer says work behind bars isn't designed to pay for inmates' ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/south-auckland-inmates-want-a-pay-rise-for-work-done-behind-bars/6IB7IQABJLGWG5ZDCQCPJYKTZE/
Killer Beez member Latu Kepu, who killed guard in prison, loses bid to drop restrictions
nzherald.co.nz/nz/killer-beez-member-latu-kepu-who-killed-guard-in-prison-loses-bid-to-drop-restrictions/CVLOAZPAWLCGDUZ5JCYQGLK264/
Despite Government concern, Māori are growing majority of those sent to prison: Calls for changes to bail rules so Māori and those from other low-income ...
newsroom.co.nz/page/maori-are-growing-majority-of-those-sent-to-prison
High profile murderer, prison escapee Phillip Smith takes Corrections to court in bid to wear necklace behind bars
nzherald.co.nz/nz/high-profile-murderer-prison-escapee-phillip-smith-takes-corrections-to-court-in-bid-to-wear-necklace-behind-bars/JKHXRCJPFSX6A2SGCICIY66VQ4/
Sex offender freed, Corrections wants him on watch: Sumit Narayan spent the past 22 years in jail for brutal attacks on Auckland sex workers.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/sex-offender-freed-corrections-wants-him-on-watch/MG34OUTWGGK5OICCOBKRHVOKII/
Corrections seeks post-release supervision for Latu Kepu, who killed guard: Latu Kepu has been involved in multiple prison attacks, one of which was fatal.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/corrections-seeks-post-release-supervision-for-latu-kepu-who-killed-guard/7E7VAQ7A4VBZOAZOSFBSUIOOGM/
15 days too long for solitary confinement: The United Nations has banned prolonged solitary confinement, so why haven't we?
newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/page/15-days-too-long-for-solitary-confinement
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