Bay of Plenty man Tupaea Mika to stay in prison for drink-driving causing death
Since being sentenced in July, Mika has appealed to the High Court, arguing that his jail sentence should…
Ex-clown dies of suspected overdose during Houston murder sentencing
Anderson’s lawyer told KHOU 11 he retrieved a bag of a “brown, crystal-like substance” from the rubbish. Anderson…
Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison air-conditioning to cost $4.3 million
“Those areas currently without air-conditioning are being considered as part of the planning and prioritisation process for future…
Member of wealthy family convicted over child abuse images granted sentence reduction for donation, experts weigh in
Dyhrberg’s comments come after a man from a wealthy family convicted of having “extreme” child abuse material received…
Prison riot in Ecuador kills at least 17 people | Prison News
This is the second deadly prison riot in Ecuador this week. Published On 25 Sep 202525 Sep 2025…
Whangārei child sex offender Todd Gibbons sentenced to a further 10 years in prison
The girl documented the assault in her diary, which was later discovered by an adult. In 2006, Gibbons,…
Tourist mistaken for wanted fugitive spends nearly a month in Italian prison: “The nightmare is over”
A Romanian tourist spent nearly a month in prison after police mistook him for a wanted criminal on…
Taliban releases elderly British couple from Afghanistan detention | Prison News
UK thanks Qatar for leading negotiations for the release of the pair after their arrest in February. Published…
Prime Suspect in Madeleine McCann Case Is Released From German Prison
The prime suspect in the 2007 disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann in Portugal was released from prison…
Former Act Party president Tim Jago denied parole from prison sentence for sexual offending
One of the victims was younger than 16 at the time. Jago denied the offending when charged, took…
Police investigating unexplained death of man at Hawke’s Bay prison
The matter has been referred to police, who have contacted the man’s next of kin. “Our thoughts are…
Taliban official says US envoy agrees to prisoner swap in Kabul meeting | Taliban News
The reported visit follows one in March 2025 which led to the release of a US citizen held…