Prison
Programme targets addiction in prison
Six prisoners hoping to stay off drugs outside of prison have just graduated from Arohata Prison's drug treatment unit in Wellington.
Govt to pay Pora, will allow challenge
Teina Pora will be able to immediately receive the $2.5m compensation payment set by Cabinet and still challenge the amount, the government says.
Decision on three-strikes appeal reserved
Sentencing a convicted murderer to life without parole would be unjust, the Court of Appeal has been told. Audio
Panel Says
What the Panelists Amanda Millar and Brodie Kane have been thinking about. Audio
Inside a prison on Mother's Day
On Sunday, children will arrive en masse at Arohata women's prison to visit their imprisoned mothers. Audio
Mums in prison to celebrate mothers day.
This Sunday people will be out and about all over the country treating their mums for Mothers' Day. Audio
South Auckland prison wing in lockdown
A wing at the South Auckland prison is in lock down after a clash between prisoners and guards at the weekend. Corrections Minister Judith Collins joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Bookmarks - Dr Greg Newbold
Each week we ask a prominent New Zealander to tell us about a few of their favourite things on Bookmarks. Today, it's Canterbury Sociology Professor Greg Newbold. Audio
Inmates prepare 9000 Christmas dinners
Inmates throughout the country's prisons will prepare about 9000 Christmas dinners today.
Worries over ex-Afghan vet's mental state in Perth jail
Moves are afoot to get a psychiatrist in to assess ex-Afghan veteran Ko Haapu in his Perth prison cell. Audio
Corrections Assoc does want Serco involved
The Prime Minister has left the door open for Serco to rebid for the contract for Mt Eden prison after its contract ends. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal to hear claim over Māori in prison
The Waitangi Tribunal will hear a claim about the Crown accused of failing to reduce Māori prosecution rates.
Spectrum for 8 November 2015 - Waikeria Prison
Earlier this year, Waikeria Prison won a Corrections Leadership award from Arts Access Aotearoa for facilitating activities including kapa haka, whakairo (carving), music, poetry, raranga (weaving)… Audio, Gallery
RAW Ambition
Through her charity RAW - Reclaim Another Woman the fashion designer Annah Stretton is helping women offenders, some in prison, some on probation, to help them make a better life for themselves… Audio
Corrections failing trans prisoners - lawyer
An advocate for transgender prisoners says Corrections is not doing enough to protect their safety.
'More support needed' for meth addicts
A former prisoner who has run tikanga programmes for ex-offenders says hardened meth addicts need better support to overcome their problems.
'She did her absolute best to hide it'
The psychologist who had sex with a prisoner knew what she was doing was wrong but went to great lengths to hide it, according to the Department of Corrections.
Inmate blogged about victim
A former inmate and criminologist is questioning how a convicted paedophile was able to write a blog that blamed one of his victims.
Prison inmate accused of taking part in Springhill riots
A prison inmate accused of arson and assaulting a Corrections officer during the Springhill riots, has been seen on CCTV footage throwing toilet paper rolls into a fire. Audio
Building better lives after prison
An upgraded community corrections centre in Whanganui will provide more help to reintegrate Māori offenders into society, the Department of Corrections says.
