NZ prison population exceeds 10,000 for first time in four years
The number of people in New Zealand’s prisons is higher than 10,000 for the first time in more than four years. It comes ...
Number of WorkSafe Corrections investigations labelled ‘shocking’ by union
More than 150 incidents at Corrections facilities have been reported to WorkSafe in the past decade – but just two have been ...
Corrections, Health NZ exempt from prosecution as prisoner Francis Shaw's hunger strike enters 89th day
An inmate who has been on a politically motivated hunger strike for three months has refused all medical intervention.
Union shocked at low number of Corrections incidents investigated
More than 150 incidents at Corrections facilities were reported to WorkSafe in the past decade but only two were investigated ...
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New Zealand government announces $1.7 billion corrections funding boost
A corrections funding boost of $1.7 billion has been announced as part of the New Zealand government’s promised crackdown on crime. The funding will pay for an extra 810 prison beds and 77 more ...