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Auckland man with 70 theft convictions caught driving stolen Bentley, jailed for shooting
The gunshot victim drove himself to a medical centre to get help.
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Watch: Does imprisoned gang leader's happy dance prove he was in on $20m meth import?
He claims ignorance of the scheme, but prosecutors argue that defies logic.
'Twenty cops with guns': Parolee heading back to jail after suburban police operation
Police blocked part of a busy city road to extract the man from his home.
More freedom, less violence: Some US states look to European prisons
New York Times: A growing number of states are looking for ideas that can be adapted.
‘The shame I was carrying was huge’: Third Mama Hooch victim drops name suppression
The Jaz brothers are fighting the length of their jail terms after 69 convictions in 2023.
Audrey Young: Outspoken MP Tamatha Paul says she doesn't mean to be provocative
The MP is the youngest of 7, was school Dux, and first in her family to go to university.
'Terrifying explosion': Surge in prison segregation as violence rises
Over 12,000 segregation requests were approved in 2023/24, up 66% from 2018/19.
'We ensure it's not a lottery:' Former cop and MP turned PI on finding out the truth
Northland PI Mike Sabin works with a team of six former-detectives to gather evidence.
How a prison guard's phone favour for an inmate led to a brutal attack
A Corrections officer was left unconscious after his head was stomped in the attack.
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.
'No physical origin': Jailed wheelchair-using rapist's disability under scrutiny
Stephen Wilson claims he was injured in a prison van after his arrest.
'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offenders
Jack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.
'Gonna whack it': Ex-gang member with hitman aspirations finally named
The conspiracy to kill lasted only 29 hours before it was thwarted by fellow gang members.
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.
'No bad blood': Inmate apologises for shanking prison officer
The guard was lured from his office and then attacked by the prisoner.
Hamilton woman sentenced for fatal crash during high-speed chase
Sharanjit Kaur crashed into and killed a man after chasing down her partner’s wife in a rage on June 27, last year.
Corrections apologise for delay in contacting dead inmate’s family after jail killing
"We should have followed this up much faster."
Govt adds 2 years to prison sentences for assaults on first responders, prison officers
The announcement comes as the Government's tougher sentencing rules come into effect.
Shark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to Rarotonga
He wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.
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.
Man sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide
Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.
'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.
'Absolute disgrace': Killer deemed insane when he stabbed 'kind, loving' family man
Patrick Reweti's grieving mother: “There’s no justice. Not in this country anyway.”
Scammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judge
The judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'.
Israeli strike on Tehran prison raises alarm over inmate welfare
An Israeli strike hit Evin prison, intensifying concerns for inmate welfare.
Family of man who died after incident with police push for officer body cameras
A petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.
Baby-killing Mobster loathed being called 'kid killer' in prison, so he murdered again
Donovan Duff was already serving a life sentence. He was handed another one today.
Notorious Kiwi porn boss speaks from US prison cell
Michael Pratt issues apology to women who were tricked into appearing in porn videos.
'Fractures on every limb': Daycare's concerns leads to discovery of infant's abuse
Doctors compiled a two-page list of injuries on the baby, who was covered in bruises.