Prison

Prison reform advocates say the recommendations that've come from a review into the escape of inmate Phillip John Smith are a complete overraction. Audio

The department of Corrections is being urged to end its ban on temporary leave, after suspending it two weeks ago when convicted murderer and child abuser Philip John Smith managed to leave the… Audio

A former partner of a prisoner who died from a suspected drug overdose has given evidence he was trying to smuggle in a bottle of pills for gang associates. Audio

The privately-run Mt Eden Prison has had the highest number of prisoner assaults, of any prison, for the last three years. Audio

A Māori activist and former inmate, Tame Iti, says prisoners are more likely to have their underpants stolen than their greenstone necklaces, and taking away their right to wear taonga is punishing… Audio

Ron Nikkel is President Emeritus of Prison Fellowship International, the world's largest and most extensive criminal justice ministry with 128 affiliates around the world, overseeing 50,000… Audio

British writer, academic and former youth justice worker and probation officer Michael Crowley talks about the power of creative writing in rehabilitating prisoners. For the past 15 years, Michael has… Audio

New Zealand has one of the highest imprisonment rates in the developed world and more than half of those released from our prisons find themselves back behind bars within five years. Ideas takes a… Audio

Each week Wayne gives fresh insights into a wide variety of topics of national and international concern, followed by Chris Laidlaw's discussion of the issue with guests. This week Wayne considers… Audio

This week Ideas looks at imprisonment. Audio

The Government says using the private sector to build, maintain and run the new Wiri prison in South Auckland will save money, and reduce re-offending. Audio

It's being claimed as a first in New Zealand - a public fair day at the Auckland's Women's Prison. All the crafts and baking were done by the inmates and the proceeds went to good causes. Audio

Tim Graham visits two prisons to see how the inmates are coping 3 months after smoking was banned. Audio

Aileen, Leena and Diane meet each week to sort dozens of woollen garments, destined for needy new born babies at the 'Kidz First' Children's Hospital in South Auckland. They've been knitting all their… Audio

Only three international firms remain in the running to privately manage Auckland's Central Remand Prison. Audio

New Zealand is embarking on its second experiment with the privatisation of prisons. Guests include economist Phil Barry, Maori Party MP Hone Harawira, Israeli academic Amir Paz-Puchs, Chief Human… Audio

An international human rights report says double bunking in New Zealand prisons contravenes international human rights. Audio

More questions are being raised about how private prisons can save money and spend more on rehabilitation at the same time. Audio

The Corrections Association says a move to privatise Mount Eden prison is a blow to staff. Audio

The Government intends to have a one thousand bed prison built and run by a private company in South Auckland by 2014. Audio