Mother of man murdered in Auckland Prison wants accountability from Corrections
“It’s obviously very painful listening to the evidence as it brings feelings of sadness and anger at the…
Coroner criticises Corrections over Nukuroa Strange’s prison death
In a report released today, Coroner Amelia Steel was critical of the prison and the Department of Corrections…
Corrections Minister halts $9m ‘massage programme’ for prisoners
In the initial procurement documents, Corrections said there was a clear need for the services. “Rongoā Māori is…
Report on Spring Hill prison finds ‘filthy’ conditions, health concerns and low staff morale
The report said staff and prisoners were “very concerned” about the health risks. Despite efforts by the prison’s…
Trans Corrections officer settles landmark human rights case against employer
An unprecedented human rights case between a transgender employee and the Department of Corrections has been settled. In…
Prison guard accused of looking into room of breastfeeding mother
In the afternoon, a prisoner from Northland Region Corrections Facility, also known as Ngāwhā prison, was put in…
New video shows moment man falls from moving Corrections van in Auckland CBD
Vernon Taylor told the Herald he was travelling along Hobson St when he saw the man attach himself…
Man clings to back of moving Corrections van travelling through Auckland CBD
“They have spoken with their drivers, who were unaware of this incident at the time but were informed…
Christchurch prison staffer seriously injured in chair attack by high-risk criminal
Christchurch prison staffer seriously injured in chair attack by high-risk criminal ZB Choose a region Shows Slide previous…
Corrections staffer quit while being investigated for inappropriate relationship with inmate
Grierson said the staffer had prepared the prisoner’s Parole Assessment Report. “She was granted parole at the time.…
Rotorua council drops opposition to Pūwhakamua parolee rehab site amid Environment Court concerns
The council then took the matter to the Environment Court, with mediation taking place in February. After mediation,…
Election 2026: Man running for Parliament in Tukituki with two convictions for serious violent offending says he is rehabilitated
Hawkins believes his experience, including his troubled past in the justice system, makes his voice useful for improving…