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Mark Lundy's lawyer asks for indication of electronic monitoring timeframe
The convicted murderer has complied with all parole conditions since his May release.
Whangārei killer who murdered teen girlfriend still too high-risk for parole
Nathan Fenton remains in jail for the 2006 murder of Mairina Dunn in Whangārei.
Why an imprisoned prolific fraudster has asked to have his sentences increased
A High Court judge was dubious about the request: 'I can't just fiddle with a sentence.'
Nia Glassie: Parole Board details how killer lost his prison laundry job
The board has released details of its decision to deny Wiremu Curtis parole last month.
'I want people to know': Victim's concern as untreated child rapist's strict monitoring ends
Timothy Grass' victim and her mother are speaking publicly to warn other women and girls.
A deadly pattern: The three Christchurch women murdered by 'monitored' violent offenders
All three killers were on parole or under active Corrections monitoring.
Child sex abuser caught using prison computer to search for info on inmates, staff
The Parole Board says the offender remains a high risk.
Gisèle Pelicot: I want to visit my rapist ex-husband in prison
In her memoir A Hymn to Life, the Frenchwoman rejects hatred and vengeance.
Eye surgeon who tried to kill landlord allowed back in Canterbury under strict watch
The Parole Board now allows Ian Dallison to live at his new Canterbury home.
English scammer who targeted vulnerable Kiwis to be deported after early jail release
Jack Hennessy duped pensioners out of $337,000 by posing as a police courier.
'S*** happens': Inside murderer Clayton Weatherston's first parole hearing
The killing happened in Sophie Elliott's Dunedin bedroom in January 2008.
Convicted killer Scott Watson told 'stay out of trouble' after attacking another inmate
Watson has been in prison for 27 years for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.
'Really brutal': Notorious killer offers detailed explanation of violence for first time
The killing happened in Sophie Elliott's Dunedin bedroom in January 2008.
Mass murderer who killed seven family members promises he won't come back for survivors
The Parole Board has decided if Raymond Ratima should be freed.
‘Narcissists don’t change’: Sophie Elliott’s dad worried as notorious killer makes freedom bid
The killing happened in Sophie Elliott's Dunedin bedroom in January 2008.
Why parole board says teen baseball bat murderer is still too risky to free
Teenage tourist murderer Jahche Broughton denied parole for seventh time.
‘An impossible job:’ How do you really know if a killer is ready to rejoin the community?
Sir Ron Young: 'I've probably seen more people convicted of murder than anyone else in NZ'
From toddler torture to daycare abduction: The biggest criminal cases of 2025
Some of Rotorua's most high-profile cases are revisited.
'Entitlement issues': Risk concerns over man who abducted and violated jogger
Haydn Christy violently took a woman from the streets in 2016 and sexually assaulted her.
Wife killer seeking parole says he 'will become a very law-abiding person'
Nai Yin Xue strangled his wife, then abandoned their daughter at a train station.
Parole board lifts Mark Lundy media interview ban and curfew, but keeps porn limits
The Parole Board has lifted Mark Lundy’s curfew after six months of freedom.
'I want to get out now': Violent offender's prison term to stretch beyond 20 years
Hoki Matete was the first woman to be given preventive detention for serious violence.
'Greed and pride': $16m Ponzi fraudster denied freedom bid
Victims outlined extensive harm they'd suffered, including losing retirement savings.
Disgraced surgeon jailed for attempted murder of landlord warned by Parole Board for victim ‘threats’
He asked to move back to Canterbury, where his judge partner still lives.
Elderly ex-teacher who sexually abused students in 1970s and 80s denied parole
Plaintiffs are still coming forward more than 40 years after the alleged offences.
'I want to stay in jail': Christchurch murderer explains why he doesn't want to be released
Lewis Blackburn strangled his ex-partner, then put her body inside a wooden chest.
Killer, prison escapee Phillip John Smith has been dabbling in cryptocurrency behind bars
Phillip John Smith used forbidden cellphones to invest and trade in cryptocurrencies.
Man who murdered jogger says lyrics from thrash metal band fed his 'evil ideologies'
Matthew Kinghorn recalled experiencing a 'cocktail of rage' when he ran the woman down.
A Moment In Crime podcast special: Killer’s diary exposes truth she cannot speak
Bronwyn Warwick’s prison diary exposes the day she became a killer – listen now.