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Mothers in jail: The voluntary lawyers helping desperate women behind bars
Mothers Project is stepping up to help mums who have ended up in prison.
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Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison could get 460 more high-security inmates
Labour says the document shows groundwork being laid for a 'mega-prison' in Hawke's Bay.
Teen killer found after escaping custody by fleeing health centre with cast on arm
'Immediate review' will be carried out, Hawke's Bay Regional Prison says.
Anti‑corruption taskforce launched, but what will it actually do?
Three key threats cited as fraud experts spearhead new taskforce.
'Sustained period of cruelty': Starship doctor slates child protection agency failings
An almost identical case occurred two months after Malachi's death, the doctor said.
Malachi Subecz inquest: Cousin made 10 attempts in three days to raise alarm about carer
'My concerns were real and unfortunately they were proven to be correct.'
Snapchat predator raped teen while on bail for similar offending
He groomed and violated a 13-year-old while awaiting trial for raping a 16-year-old.
'Mum, I’m a strong boy aren’t I?’ Murdered 5-year-old's mother breaks down in court over final phone call with son
A coroner's inquiry into Malachi Subecz's death in 2021 began today.
Mt Eden prison murder-accused, victim both known to mental health services
The victim's father wants to know why the two men shared a cell.
Death of inmate at Auckland's Mt Eden prison being treated as a homicide
The man died following an 'incident' at the prison on Friday afternoon.
Mt Eden prison inmate dies after 'incident': Corrections, police and coroner launch probes
Police are investigating and have notified the man’s next of kin.
'A sadistic flavour': Paedophile's jail time extended after more predatory offending revealed
Former principal James Parker's number of victims has now climbed to 22.
Protest bound for Parliament today as projected prisoner numbers soar
The prison population is expected to reach nearly 14,000 in a decade.
'Game changer': Corrections Minister opens Waikeria Prison's new 596-bed facility
The jail's extension spans about 21 hectares and includes 28 new buildings.
'Your god does not condone this': Witnesses who confronted New Lynn terrorist speak at inquest
Two shoppers speak about coming face-to-face with a knifeman.
Corrections opens new facility at Waikeria Prison
The 598-bed facility, featuring state-of-the-art biometric security and extensive health and rehabilitation services, is set to house prisoners by August. Video / Mike Scott
Man dies on remand at Invercargill Prison; investigation under way
Corrections said staff made every effort to try to save the man, who died on May 27.
Graphic footage of New Lynn terror attack shown in closed court, stabber donned red glove
Samsudeen grabbed a knife from a shelf and began slashing at shoppers.
King’s Service Medal for Men Against Violence group co-founder Tim Marshall
Tauawhi leader recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
'Crude attempt': Sister caught trying to use gran's death to get gangster brother out of prison
Natalia Merrin, 28, even catfished another dead person's Facebook page.
New Lynn terror attack: Graphic CCTV footage to be shown to closed court
The inquest comes more than three years after the attack in which six people were stabbed.
Controversial plan to move prisoner reintegration facility takes next step
It comes as the council investigates the facility's activities at its current site.
Accused pleads not guilty to murder of 'beloved mother' in Whangārei park
Yvonne Chapman, 66, was shot at Onerahi's Beach Rd public reserve in February.
Budget 2025: Every budget item in one interactive
Use the Herald interactive to explore Budget 2025.
Drugs, bribes, body-image and Instagram: Lifting the lid on modern sport
Officials now recommend boundaries around 1:1 messaging between coaches and young people
Police Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike riders
Mark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.
Trade Me auction of prison uniform prompts police probe
Corrections said it was trying to determine who the seller was.
Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Probation officer said paroled rapist 'high high' risk
A probation officer tasked with monitoring a paroled rapist has given evidence.
Juliana Herrera murder inquest: Victim’s sister begs for answers
Parole Board and Corrections have reviewed how Joseph Brider was managed.
Should Juliana Herrera have been warned about paroled rapist neighbour? Coroner to decide
Coroner probes murder of woman by rapist released on parole just 72 days earlier.