Prisoners
Self-styled justice reformer knew he could not be charging to help prisoners - Corrections
The police are now investigating self-styled justice campaigner Scott Guthrie, after another inquiry found he breached numerous regulations.
The Department of Corrections started investigating after… Video, Audio
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Lavina Good
Joining the Weekend Panel this morning are Mike Williams and Lavina Good. They discuss NZ Rugby's alternative to the Silver Lakes deal, the police position on speed tolerance, and the possibility of… Audio
Bill Birtles: 'I'd still love to be in Beijing if I could'
Journalist Bill Birtles was bundled out of China this week after officers from China's Ministry of State Security appeared at his apartment in Beijing at midnight, declaring he were banned from… Audio
Some prisoners can vote in upcoming election
Mike Williams, former Labour party president and CEO of the Howard League, spoke to The Panel. Audio
Drivers licence boosts former prisoners' job prospects
New research into a free social initiative helping ex prisoners get their drivers licences has found that half have found either fulltime or part-time jobs. Audio
Donald Trump's gift to ISIS
In handing over the ISIS fight in Syria to Turkey, there are fears that US President Donald Trump has helped launch a platform for the Islamic State to make its comeback. Journalist and author Mike… Audio
Could a hearing check help prisoners reintegrate into society?
The rate of hearing loss in prisoners is double that of the general population and legal and disability advocates are calling for all remand prisoners to have their hearing checked. Louise… Audio
Kelsey Gee:The Kea project
Recent Massey University graduate Kelsey Gee talks to Kathryn Ryan about her design project helping to empower children of prisoners during visits to see their parents. Her project has been picked up… Audio
'It impacts on Maori far more than other inmates'
The Waitangi Tribunal has been told the ban on prisoners voting is underpinned by racism and disproportionately impacts on Maori. Audio
Inquest into death in Samoan prison begins
Hans Christopher Dalton was found half-submerged in a 44 gallon drum of water in his Tafa'igata prison cell on Boxing Day in 2012. Video, Audio
Ann Jacobs says prisoner parents need contact with their children
US inmate advocate Ann Jacobs believes children should visit their incarcerated parents and mothers should keep their babies with them inside. Jacobs is the director of the Prisoner Re-entry… Audio
Corrections Minister urges employers to hire ex-prisoners
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis is urging employers to hire former prisoners and give them a second chance at a decent life. Audio
Corrections officer accused of kicking prisoner after attack
Corrections officer Desmond Fa'afoi says he was fighting for his life as he wrestled with two prisoners armed with shanks. He is accused on kicking one of the prisoners who stabbed him in the head as… Audio
Prisoner said he’d been assaulted before he died
An inquest into an inmate's death which helped spark the Mt Eden prison fight club inquiry has heard he told medical staff he had been assaulted before he died. Audio
Over half of prisoners used methamphetamine
It costs the taxpayer $353 million to keep criminals locked up whose crimes were directly attributable to methamphetamine. Why has P taken such a hold on society? Audio
Young prisoner gets top award from behind bars
A youth convicted of burglary and drug offences has received a Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award while serving his sentence behind bars. Video, Audio
Prisoners fainting as cells roast in heatwave - reports
The Howard League for Penal Reform says its has reports of prisoners passing out in horrific conditions in unventilated container cells at Rimutaka prison. Audio
Prisoners' garden to feature at Flower and Garden show
A garden project created by prisoners at Auckland Prison in Paremoremo is set to feature at this year's New Zealand Flower and Garden Show. Video, Audio
Prisoner allegedly threatened cellmates with death to rape them
Crown prosecutor Natalie Walker, in her closing address, said William Katipa told the younger prisoners he was in for life and threatened them with death and beatings if they did not submit. Audio
Should conjugal visits be allowed in prisons?
New Zealand is one of few western countries to have a blanket ban on conjugal visits in prisons. Max Towle looked at the issue for The Wireless. Audio