Talutoe Su’a jailed for West Auckland kidnap, torture despite mental health diagnoses
“You deny hearing voices, but … it’s most likely you were suffering from auditory hallucinations,” Judge Lance told…
Robert Mark Purchase admits sexually motivated kidnap in Auckland after long Florida prison stay
His latest crimes were brought to the attention of police in March – five months to the day…
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…
Gang associate to spend less than four days in prison after resisting confiscation of Kawerau house
He was later sentenced to 16 and a half years in prison after being convicted of serious methamphetamine…
High-speed Hawke’s Bay killer driver Brydon Boyce released on parole
However, he was released from jail this week on parole after serving less than half his sentence, despite…
Leaked report reveals staffing issues at Thomas Embling Hospital
Victoria’s only mental healthcare provider for the criminal justice system is inefficient with government funding and struggles with…
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…
Hamilton teen Raven Taoho avoids prison after smash-and-grab spree
Judge Cocurullo jailed Kingi for three years, Nusipepa for two years and 10 months and Hohepa-Strickland for two…
Mt Eden Prison to be reviewed after ‘significant changes and challenges’
“The Corrections system has historically been designed around managing sentenced prisoners. Significant changes to the remand population have…
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi temporarily released from prison | Arts and Culture News
The outspoken artist was detained in mid-July for ‘insulting a constitutional institution’. Published On 1 Aug 20261 Aug…
Head Hunters gang member Calen Morris avoids prison over witness intimidation in Auckland
Another of Morris’ tattoos depicts an officer being run over by a motorbike, with a banner reading “Cobalt”…
Wellington burglar sent to prison, fights for suppression over possible link to unsolved death
But at a recent sentencing in the Wellington District Court of the man charged with burglary and aggravated…