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Mongrel Mob baby killer admits second murder – this time inside Auckland prison
He already had a minimum non-parole period of 17 years before the second killing.
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Editorial: Gang insignia law – most Kiwis see little change
OPINION: Police are making arrests, but their media updates have become tedious.
Male offenders help restore gardens for terminally ill patients
'Our staff are always looking for projects where offenders can make a difference.'
Prisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffing
The report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.
Chief Inspector speaks on Rimutaka Prison review
Chief Inspector Janis Adair has released an inspection report showing understaffing issues at Rimutaka Prison. Video / NZ Corrections
Luxon claims to have curbed gang membership under his leadership
But is the Government playing 'fast and loose' with the numbers?
Editorial: Ok for cops to walk in a Rainbow Parade, but not the Toitū Te Tiriti hīkoi?
OPINION: Mark Mitchell's hardline approach is great for headlines but not practical.
Lord of the Rings actor jailed for sexually abusing Auckland girl
He was also added to the child sex offender register.
Fears of ‘more dead Māori kids’ if police are routinely armed
Lobby group calls out new Police Commissioner over arming his officers.
Mongrel Mob member claims to successfully flout new gang patch ban
Cherie Kurarangi has a brief encounter with cops.
Police practice and culture comes under the microscope in major study
Māori continue to be over-represented in use-of-force incidents.
Investigation under way after prison inmate found dead
Police say the death is currently being treated as unexplained.
Denis O'Reilly: Ironic the gang patch laws come days after PM's Abuse in Care apology
OPINION: A lifetime Black Power member on the new law, which takes effect tomorrow.
Corrupt prison guard who took bribe to smuggle tobacco gets name suppression for own safety
Details of the danger the guard faces remain shrouded in secrecy.
Watch: 'Ain't going anywhere' – New prison footage posted on King Cobra inmate's TikTok account
One video from inside the high-security prison gained 100,000 views in less than a day.
Prisoner launched shank attack on fellow inmate in exercise yard
He then hid the shank inside a milk carton in a rubbish bin.
'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watch
The scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ
Te Papa Treaty vandal pens a play about his prison time
Inmates' letters provide an insight into prison life.
G-Day coming for gang members and their gang patches
Police have met with gangs to discuss the new legislation.
Opinion: Parliament the wrong venue for PM's Abuse in Care apology
OPINION: Choosing Parliament to apologise simply doesn't cut it.
Editorial: Abuse in Care - Govt apology to victims has got to be more than just lip service
State abuse systems need a lot more than just lip service.
NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years
Prison numbers haven't topped 10,000 since 2020.
'Only chance of survival': Deportee wants $32k seized by police back for cancer treatment
NZ police seized Collin Ezeala's money in 2010 before he was jailed for importing drugs.
Violent offender shanked four inmates during year-long prison stabbing spree
He's been in and out of adult prisons since the age of 13.
'Violated': Kuia claims she was strip-searched in Ōpōtiki police gang raids, children ‘traumatised’
Kaumatua and tamariki traumatised by Opotiki police raids.
Inmates claim prison gang assault was 'utu', sentences should be reduced under Māori lore
Seven Black Power members attacked a Nomad inmate after 'an unwanted sexual advance'.
'We are the mana of this land': Iwi slam police over Mob bust, threaten to block future raids
Iwi leader decries the impact on children from police crackdown in Ōpōtiki.
Woman wrongly sent to male prison because she had ‘masculine features’
An investigation has been launched into the mistake at HMP Perth, Scotland.
Union shocked at low number of Corrections incidents investigated
WorkSafe investigated two incidents out of the 152 reported by Corrections since 2014.
'No food or water for a day': Martha Stewart reveals prison treatment
'I was dragged into solitary.'