Prisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegations
On Thursday, Corrections commissioner custodial services Sean Mason told RNZ that because of the “serious sexual nature of…
Corrections ends Pūwhakamua prisoner reintegration contract after ‘serious sexual allegations’
Corrections began funding the service in November 2022. Since then, it had contributed around $3.9 million in ongoing…
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…
Remand prisoner convinces ex-partner to withdraw family violence charges with threat of a ‘bullet’
The victim wrote to police, withdrawing her statement and choosing not to give evidence at the scheduled trial…
Dunedin inmate laughed about ‘pool of blood’ after gang-linked jail attack
Judge Robinson said the victim was defenceless, had his back turned, and had no chance to protect himself.…
Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
Mental health treatment a growing concern in Illinois jails
Despite repeated warnings from medical professionals, staff at the Sangamon County Jail placed 27-year-old Tiffany Rusher — who…
Mt Eden prisoner Johnathan Trubuhovich dies after attack by another inmate, family demand answers
Today, a spokesperson for Trubuhovich’s family, who asked not to be named, told NZME their loss was still…
Escaped Auckland prisoner Paul Rehua arrested after 10 days on the run
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Police name escaped prisoner after hospital escort breakout in Auckland
The prison’s acting general manager Edith Pattinson earlier said police were informed immediately and were searching for him.…
New Zealand’s oldest man, former prisoner of war James ‘Jim’ Easton dies aged 108
Jim Easton pictured on Christmas Day in 1945. Photo / Ryman Healthcare When he was released from the…
Three inmates face grievous bodily harm charges over Auckland Prison attack
Soon after the attack Stephen Parr, the prison’s general manager, told the Herald three prisoners had been secured…