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Well-known Auckland artist used baby as decoy in prison drug-smuggling attempt
Visiting hours included a cuddle, a hug and multiple pills stuffed down an inmate's shirt.
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‘You owe money’: Ex-inmate robbed at gunpoint by former prison buddies
The victim had no idea why he was being robbed or attacked.
Watch: Luxon speaks amid tariff turmoil, as Govt releases 38 actions for this quarter
But it failed to complete some last quarter.
Government says enough is enough of ‘lenient’ sentences. It has the previous National Government to thank for them.
Greater use of community sentences was enabled by law changes in 2016, under National
‘Cover-up’: Family demand answers after child sex offender’s prison death
Kingi Hemi died in Ngawha Prison in November. His cause of death remains unknown.
Sex offender recalled to prison after watching Sia music videos
Matthew Kelly was also caught communicating with another sex offender.
Prisoner found dead in cell at Auckland's Mt Eden Prison
The man was found unresponsive in his cell, which was not double-bunked.
Barry Soper: MP’s outburst shows Helen Clark was right about Greens
OPINION: Comments from Tamatha Paul and colleagues reveal the Green Party's true colours.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe released from prison, stops hunger strike
The 77-year-old prisoner has been on a hunger strike for over two weeks.
‘Come out for a 187’: Did Crips gang leader green-light murder hit from behind bars?
A US gangs expert said '187' was a reference to the California penal code for murder.
Prison hunger strike: Dean Wickliffe hospitalised, parole hearing moved forward
Wickliffe's parole board hearing has been brought forward due to his declining health.
‘Violence on violence’: Inmate sentenced for brutal prison yard assault
The 29-year-old had a further 14 months jail time added to his current sentence.
‘Release me without conditions’: Prison hunger striker tells supporters he’s prepared to die
Dean Wickliffe's parole hearing is set for April 3 but supporters fear he won't last.
‘Dangerous’ fugitive who previously escaped prison back on the run
Storm Hughes, 49, escaped from a work party at Springhill prison.
Prisoner Dean Wickliffe loses 17kg in hunger strike - lawyer claims
A guard involved in the altercation has been stood down pending investigation.
Notorious criminal Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike, alleging assault by prison guard
Dean Wickliffe started his hunger strike on March 10, seeking dignity and fair treatment.
Orere Pt Death: Police taser to provide vital video and audio for investigation
Police officers involved are being drug-tested and will be interviewed this week.
‘Very glib huckster’: Businessman jailed after breaching company ban
Aaron Coupe’s mismanagement caused over $8 million in losses globally.
‘Restoring law and order’: Govt plans $800m private sector partnership to overhaul jail
Phase 1 of the project will cost up to $800 million and use a Public Private Partnership.
Fire started by prisoner in Whanganui Prison; assaults staff member
The prisoner lit a mattress in his cell on fire.
‘Welcome back’: Disgraced real estate agent jailed again for impersonating businessman
Drever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.
How a community mourns: The legacy of a youth worker lost in tragedy
Colleagues performed an emotional haka and sang waiata for Sam Matue’s whānau.
Green MP’s ‘regret’ about TikTok claim on why people are in prison
Minister Mark Mitchell has described Tamatha Paul's comments as 'total nonsense'.
Gangs running the jails: Expert calls for segregated prison wings for patched members
Gangs 'create place of fear' and push inmates towards joining them for security - report.
Prisoner dies, another injured in separate incidents at Auckland Prison
A separate fight on Sunday left one prisoner stabbed and hospitalised.
Corrections psychologist and inmate’s love affair: ‘All I know is I want to be with you’
The senior professional wrote a treatment report for her lover to help him gain parole.
Prisoner who nearly died after meth bag burst inside him caught with the drug again
He had been released from prison to attend a tangi when he ingested the drugs.
Permanent suppression for teen killer partially blinded in ‘prison napalm’ attack
He was sentenced to three years' imprisonment, allowing him to begin applying for parole.
Editorial: Why we need tougher measures to tackle minor crimes
OPINION: Shoplifters are leaving supermarkets with trolley-loads of stolen food.
SkyCity admits 'huge toll' of NZICC, hospital delays and global stoppages | NZ Herald News Update
SkyCity admits the 'huge toll' the NZICC has taken on them, the hospitals continue to be full or delayed as Trump holds up thousands of global aid projects. Video / NZ Herald