Coroner: Christchurch prison bullying of Alexander Nicholls-Braddock contributed to suicide
Today, a coroner has found the 29-year-old was subject to bullying by other inmates and felt like there…
My husband’s brush with the law is a chance to teach our kids about rehabilitation
One day, my eldest daughter came home from kindergarten and, bouncing up and down with excitement, said to…
Prison kingpin Elijah Daveron jailed for $15m drug import ring
“You were responsible for ordering the drugs and directing them to lower-level associates, or catchers, for collection,” Justice…
Specialist mental health team excluded from decisions on shared prison cells for mentally ill prisoners
Rob Fitzpatrick died at Auckland’s Mt Eden Corrections Facility. Photo / Annaleise Shortland. The review investigated the circumstances…
Harness racing driver Jordan Crawford labelled a ‘thug’ by judge after repeatedly punching partner
Crawford had earlier admitted assault on a person in a family relationship and three charges of assault with…
Auckland fraudster Thomas Davies loses High Court sentence appeal
During the appeal in the High Court at Auckland this week, defence lawyer Johann Schlebusch first asked Justice…
New Zealander Nathan Teraki jailed in Australia over fatal crash while drugged avoids deportation
At the time, Teraki tested positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine and the active ingredient of cannabis. He faced a…
Corrections ordered to pay officer Duane Farrell $94k after failures following prison hit threat
Farrell told his superior officers he believed he had suffered a significant injury and asked several times for…
Harvey Weinstein describes ‘dangerous’ Rikers prison life and assault claim
“He got off and punched me hard in the face. I fell on the floor, bleeding everywhere. I…
Harvey Weinstein’s prison interview reveals he felt betrayed after Gwyneth Paltrow went public with harassment account
“She wanted to be part of the crowd. I won’t forgive her for that.” Paltrow was considered the…
Hawke’s Bay firm takes on New Zealand prison manufacturing, with a plan to cut out Aussies
Patton Engineering was started in 1952 by George Patton to provide general engineering services in Hawke’s Bay. The…
Hawke’s Bay firm takes on New Zealand prison manufacturing, with a plan to cut out Aussies
Patton Engineering was started in 1952 by George Patton to provide general engineering services in Hawke’s Bay. The…