Waikeria Prison
After the fires - what happens at Waikeria Prison now?
The Waikeria Prison fires are out, the excitement's died down, the protesters charged. But that's not the end of the repercussions, with three inquiries underway and civil actions launched. Audio
After the fires - what happens at Waikeria Prison now?
The Waikeria Prison fires are out, the excitement's died down, the protesters charged. But that's not the end of the repercussions, with three inquiries underway and civil actions launched.
AudioCorrections says one prisoner at Waikeria surrendered
Sixteen prisoners are still holed up in Waikeria prison, where violent protests began on Tuesday.
Waikeria Prison unrest: Protesters leave rooftop to meet Waititi
Whānau of 17 men protesting at Waikeria Prison say they have come down from the rooftop of the "top jail".
Arthur Taylor: From ‘breaking’ the law to ‘enforcing’ it
Career criminal Arthur Taylor says he's going to put the same "characteristics and abilities" he used to break the law into enforcing it, now he's been released from prison. Checkpoint is with him as… Video, Audio
Otorohanga locals curious about prison workers' camp proposal
A proposal to build a temporary camp for people who will work on the new Waikeria prison has been described as 'a prison to build a prison', but what do locals in the King Country town think? Our… Audio
Govt's Waikeria prison decision shows no 'cohesive plan'
The government's decision to opt for a smaller prison build at Waikeria shows it has no 'cohesive plan' for the justice sector, the National Party says. Audio
The past, present and future of Waikeria prison
After heavily criticising both double bunking and public-private partnerships in opposition, the government is now going ahead with both at Waikeria Prison. So what's changed? Zac Fleming went inside… Video, Audio
Police boost won't increase prison population - police minister
Police Minister Stuart Nash says 1800 more police on the streets won't result in a larger prison muster, despite Justice and Corrections saying 900 more prison beds would be needed. Video, Audio
New prison in Waikeria will be ready by 2022
Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says the government's decision on a new, smaller prison in Waikeria will save it $250m it can spend on other areas. He joins Checkpoint live. Video, Audio
Waikeria prison with mental health component a first for NZ
The old and rundown prison at Waikeria will be replaced with a 500-bed prison and for the first time in New Zealand, will have the facilities to provide mental health treatment for a further 100… Video, Audio
Waikeria prison plan announcement today
The government is to reveal its plans for Waikeria prison this afternoon and it's being told it must build a bigger jail, or risk public safety.
PM: 'We don't favour mega-prisons'
A decision over the future of Waikeria prison will be made soon but the government does not want a mega-prison, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Audio
Meditation in prisons
Meditation courses have been introduced in Rimutaka and Waikeria prisons in an effort to help rehabilitate inmates. The six week courses are being run by The Bright Path Meditation group, who are… Audio
Indigenous health workers visit prisoners
Indigenous health workers from around the world have visited a drug and alcohol addiction treatment unit at a prison in Waikato. Audio
