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Officials accused of corruption, accepting bribes at Auckland prison after major police swoop
Some officials are also charged with conspiring to supply meth.
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Meth driver whose horror crash sparked online hunt had explosives, stolen police ID in his past
The crash victim – a 73-year-old grandmother – spent more than five weeks in hospital.
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Prison phone ‘disrespect’ sparks stomp attack, inmate suffers head injury
Patrick Dixon continued the attack while the victim was unconscious and having a seizure.
'I've come a long way': Man who bashed taxi driver and assaulted kids running for Parliament
Kaleb Hawkins says he has been rehabilitated and wants to 'fix the Corrections system'.
Man dies in custody at Mt Eden prison, police and coroner alerted
The victim died this afternoon while in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.
Killer mum fights prison phone cap, saying 30 mins a day isn't enough time to talk to whānau
Anna Browne was jailed in 2017 for killing her friend at a pamper party in West Auckland.
'Will not be tolerated': Review ordered after prisoners escape cells in van
All three prisoners remained locked in the vehicle and are now at Whanganui Prison.
Child-abductor found at playground, outside schools, days after prison release
John Tekuru earlier abducted a toddler from a daycare with the intent to rape her.
Bankrupt ex-real estate agent Aaron Drever out of jail but faces strict money and travel bans
Any overseas travel or self-employed work needs Official Assignee consent.
Guard smuggled drugs and alcohol into prison for inmate in exchange for sexual favours
Corrections officer received the contraband and favours from an associate of the prisoner.
Roof standoff ends at Wiri youth justice facility, damage under review
All youths have now been brought down safely from the Wiri facility roof.
10-hour standoff: Burst pipe as teens occupy Auckland youth justice facility roof
Police were called to Kiwi Tamaki Rd, Wiri, about 11.05am today.
Detector dog River stops drug-filled CD parcel getting into prison
Last month she helped uncover meth, marijuana, tobacco, a phone and charger.
How new extreme-risk prison rules stack up against UN standards
A new bill follows Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier’s damning inspection of a prison unit.
Father’s fury: Former detective says system failed his coward-punch victim son
Former detective TeUraura Nganeko says police framing decides justice.
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.
Gang member records rap lyrics for songs while behind bars serving drug sentence
Investigation into how inmate recorded vocals for music videos while in prison underway.
Prisoner reintegration founder’s ‘specified visitor’ status revoked after sexual allegations
Police confirm a complaint is under investigation by a sexual assault team.
Chop-shop owner who took $800k in stolen cars loses bid to cut jail term
The vehicles were quickly stripped for parts and shipped to the Middle East.
Child snatcher back in jail facing new charge a week after release
Tekuru was jailed in January for taking a toddler from her daycare with sexual intent.
Jailed drink driver told his mum no one would listen. Hours later he was found dead
The coroner found inmates bullied, assaulted and stole from Alexander Nicholls-Braddock.
ACC helps launch PPP investment fund with $300m commitment
Fund manager Zealandia targets NZ wholesale investors.
Jailed drug boss gets extra 18 years for $15m meth operation run from behind bars
He used smuggled phones to send meth-soaked book pages and drugs in car parts.
Seymour to present Eru’s Law petition as mum demands tougher sentences
The petition urges tougher sentences when violent crimes result in death.
DNA testing could clear a dead man’s name — and point to a serial killer
A US legal battle over whether the dead can clear their names has been resolved.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, March 23, 2026
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