Corrections
Violence and riots now common in NZ prisons, staff union says
Violence and riots in prisons are now common as a result of higher prison populations, a Corrections staff representative says.
Samoan family seeks answers into son's death
The parents of Caleb Moefa'auo are hoping the inquest into his death will bring changes into how individuals with mental disorders are treated while on remand. Audio
Calls for corrections minister to increase prisoners pay
Prison reform advocates are calling for the Corrections minister to increase prisoners pay, labelling the current pay rates of 20 to 60 cents an hour practically slave labour. Pay rates have remained… Audio
Prison company Serco paid $6m in bonuses
A private prison operator has been paid millions for reoffending rates that are incredibly low, even by international standards.
Carjack victim's dismay at second prisoner escape from hospital
A woman who was carjacked by a prisoner who escaped Waikato Hospital last month is shocked another prisoner from Spring Hill Corrections Facility has escaped from custody at the same hospital again.
When the rules on sexual and violent offenders fall down
Extended supervision orders should keep tabs on serious offenders, but sometimes they're not granted - and sometimes they don't work Audio
People being kept in prison for lack of safe addresses to be bailed to
But authorities cannot say how often it happens.
Morning Report Essentials for 1st July 2024
On today's episode, LSV military staff have suffered serious mental distress following physical assaults, two Ministry of Justice workers have been called out for using foul language to complain about… Audio
Mason Clinic patients wait 50 days for a bed
An average wait of 50 days for a bed at Auckland's forensic psychiatric service the Mason Clinic, means many patients are held in prison.
Pacific prison guards receive training from NZ Corrections
Close to 60 Fijians completed their training with the New Zealand Corrections last week.
Eskdale holiday park owner on Cyclone Gabrielle report
A new report into the Hawke's Bay's Civil Defence response to Cyclone Gabrielle has found there weren't enough trained emergency leaders, leading to confusion and burnout.
It also found controllers… Audio
Foiling - Corrections says they know if monitoring devices are messed with
People on electronically monitored bail who tamper with their tracker can be identified, the Corrections Department says.
Mama Hooch brother Roberto reportedly assaulted in prison
One of the brothers convicted of rape and drink spiking at a Christchurch bar has reportedly been assaulted behind bars.
Three prisoners escape van on Auckland motorway
Three prisoners are on the run after managing to get out of a Corrections vehicle in Auckland today.
Our reporter Tom Taylor joins us now in studio. Video, Audio
Inmates asked for prisoner to be moved before critical injury
Prisoners say they asked Corrections staff to relocate a mentally unwell inmate who was subsequently hit, critically injured, and died more than a year later.
Double murderer admits to regularly lying to Corrections staff while on life parole
A convicted double murderer has admitted he would often mislead or lie to Corrections staff while on parole.
Corrections not told of murderer's convictions while on life parole, inquest hears
The Coroner's Court has heard there was no record of Corrections being told about a murderer receiving further convictions while on parole.
Corrections documents reveal LynnMall attacker was assaulted twice in prison
Newly released documents reveal the LynnMall knife attacker was assaulted twice in prison by other inmates, and blamed for starting a third fight.
Serco's psychological evaluation of inmates 'very poor' - Parole Board Chair
Serco has been criticised for using interns to write psychological reports for the Parole Board.
Corrections criticised on sex assaults in prison
Sexual assault charges have been laid against prisoners in 17 incidents where Corrections staff were assaulted, and the agency is being called on to do better.
