Crime & Punishment
- Primary school-aged sex offenders on crime list. NZ Herald. March 15, 2010.
- Panic alarms for violent households. Rotorua Daily Post. March 12, 2010.
- Three-strikes bill not tough enough. NZ Herald. March 11, 2010.
- Marae youth courts reshape attitudes – Govt. NZ Herald. March 11, 2010.
- Bishops shocked by New Plymouth prison. Taranaki Daily News. March 11, 2010.
- $2.4 million paid out to settle police complaints. Dominion Post. March 11, 2010.
- Unjust bill means 11,000 per cent rise in prison time. NZ Herald. March 10, 2010.
- Police concerns over three-strikes. NZPA/NZ Herald. March 4, 2010.
- Police call for tough action on disrespect. NZ Herald. March 3, 2010.
- Report shows 41 Kiwis killed by family members in 2009. Dominion Post. March 3, 2010.
- Three strikes papers ‘seen but not signed’ by justice minister. Dominion Post. March 3, 2010.
- Tougher penalties for police attacks closer. Radio NZ. March 2, 2010.
- Police launch specialist unit to combat child abuse. Dominion Post. March 1, 2010.
February 2010
- Death toll from family violence begs solutions. Ministry of Health release/Scoop. February 26, 2010.
- UNICEF unhappy with youth justice changes. NewsTalk ZB. February 25, 2010.
- More guns in patrol cars. NZ Herald. February 25, 2010.
- Young offenders finish first military-style camp. NZ Herald. February 25, 2010.
- Three strikes consultation a farce. Green Party release/Scoop. February 17, 2010.
- Prison criticised over brutal inmate bashing. Northern Advocate. February 17, 2010.
- Prisoner’s plea for rehab ignored. NZ Herald. February 16, 2010.
- High youth reoffending rates – report. Radio NZ. February 16, 2010.
- Archaic corrections policies letting us down. United Future NZ Party release/Scoop. February 15, 2010.
- Auckland iwi poised to become prison landlords. NZ Herald. February 12, 2010.
- Proposal to strip prisoners’ right to vote. Radio NZ. February 11, 2010.
- Staff confronts minister over private jails. NZ Herald. January 10, 2010.
January 2010
- Three-strikes law stupid – expert. NZ Herald. January 21, 2010.
- Police, judge attack three-strikes policy. Dominion Post. January 21, 2010.
- Three-strikes legislation counter-productive. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop. January 20, 2010.
- Three-strikes law will protect families. Family First release/Scoop. January 20, 2010.
- National, Act get tough on violence. NZ Herald. January 20, 2010.
- Maori Party appalled at three-strikes plan. Radio NZ. January 20, 2010.
- Three strikes opposed. Dominion Post/NZPA. January 20, 2010.
- Wave of prison violence hits Christchurch. The Press. January 18, 2010.
- Assaults on prison officers rise at Rimutaka Prison. NZPA/TV3. January 18, 2010.
- Big no to letting all police have guns. NZ Herald. January 13, 2010.
- Most youth offenders have learning disabilities. The Press. January 11, 2010.
- Push to ease rape victims’ court ordeal. Sunday Star Times. January 10, 2009.
- Criminals owe their victims $80 million. NZ Herald. January 8, 2009.
December 2009
- Decision denies access to sex offender treatment. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop. December 30, 2009.
- Proposed justice reform seen as unrealistic. Radio NZ. December 22, 2009.
- Bill plans to cut 15,000 needless court appearances. The Press. December 22, 2009.
- Increasing efficiency of justice system. Government release/Scoop.
- Too many mentally ill people going to jail. Radio NZ. December 20, 2009.
- Government moves on legal aid. Government release/Scoop. December 18, 2009.
- More drug programmes in women’s prisons sought. Radio NZ. December 13, 2009.
- Cell suicide brings call for prisoner help line. NZ Herald. December 14, 2009.
- Some financial relief for victims of crime. TVOne News. December 11, 2009.
- Corrections prepares for privately run prisons. NZPA/Stuff. December 10, 2009.
- ACC tightening counselling access for rape victims. NZ Herald. December 9, 2009.
- Legal services chief out following review. NZPA/NZ Herald. December 9, 2009.
- New legal rights caution to be issued. Radio NZ. December 8, 2009.
- Plan to give victims of crime a stronger voice. NZPA/Stuff. December 6, 2009.
- Govt must prove rorts – lawyers. NZ Herald. December 4, 2009.
- Agency axed as govt acts on legal aid. NZ Herald. December 1, 2009.
- Expanded police powers to combat organised crime and drug manufacture now in force. NZ Herald. December 1, 2009.
November
- Law change allows private prison management. Government release/Scoop. November 26, 2009.
- Companies interested in running prisons. Stuff. November 26, 2009.
- Psychopaths behind rise in prison violence. The Press. November 26, 2009.
September
- Union fights double bunking plan. NZPA/Scoop. September 21, 2009.
- Victims backing three-strikes bill. Otago Daily times. September 21, 2009.
- Right to silence should be scrapped. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop. September 20.
- Partner slayings ignored. The Press. September 16, 2009.
- Corrections focus on public safety – minister. Government release/Scoop. September 14, 2009.
- Victims gather to put courts on trial. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop. September 14, 2009.
- First camp for young offenders organised. The Press. September 14, 2009.
- Mobile police stations defended. NZ Herald. September 10, 2009.
- Proposal to dispense justice from police cars. NZ Herald. September 9, 2009.
- Shift to knives on Christchurch streets. The Press. September 9, 2009.
- Prisoners to be moved from unsafe cells. TV3 News. September 1, 2009.
August 2009
- Container cell block for Rimutaka Prison. Government release/Scoop. August 27, 2009.
- One in 20 prison officers investigated for misconduct. Dominion Post. August 25, 2009.
- Dispute over prison assaults. Otago Daily Times. August 24, 2009.
- Release drink driving lists or law will be changed, says Collins. NZ Herald. August 19, 2009.
- Bill to abolish provocation defence passes first reading. NZPA/Stuff. August 19, 2009.
- No alcohol among raft of ideas to hit road toll. NZ Herald. August 19, 2009.
- Privacy fear ends shame list. Dominion Post. August 19, 2009.
- Cuts to sex crimes sentences considered. Dominion Post. August 17, 2009.
- Doubt cast on government plans to order offenders into mentoring. NZ Herald. August 13, 2009.
- Potential benefits of public private prison partnerships. Government release/Scoop. August 12, 2009.
- Evidence cast doubts on private prisons. Labour Party release/Scoop. August 12, 2009.
- Union blamed for limiting inmate numbers. NZ Herald. August 13, 2009.
- Parts of Tongariro Prison to come out of mothballs. Radio NZ. August 11, 2009.
- Private prisons needs rethink. CTU release/Scoop. August 5, 2009.
- Public support 25 years jail. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop. August 4, 2009
- Plan to scrap defence of provocation by year’s end. Radio NZ. August 4, 2009.
July 2009
- Youth crime an unexploded time bomb. The Press. July 29, 2009.
- Garrett: I didn’t intend to intimidate. Radio NZ. July 31, 2009.
- Public support adds pressure for three-strikes. Act Party release/Scoop. July 26, 2009.
- Parolees being housed in hotels. Radio NZ. July 24, 2009.
- Lawyers gobsmacked minister proposing existing sexual history law. NZ Herald. July 24, 2009.
- Rape complainants’ sexual history to be kept hidden. NZ Herald. July 24, 2009.
- Protection orders not enough to save lives of battered women – judge. NZ Herald. July 23, 2009.
- New rules to help rape victims. Dominion Post. July 23, 2009.
- Chief Justice crossed the line on prisons – Key. NZ Herald. July 20, 2009.
- Amnesty for prisoners already happening. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop. July 19, 2009.
- How to reduce prison populations. Progressive Party release/Scoop. July 17, 2009.
- Australians want access to Kiwi’s criminal records. Dominion Post. July 20, 2009.
- Time to reduce the age of criminal responsibility. Sensible Sentencing Trust. July 17, 2009.
- Corrections boss agrees with Elias on probation. NZ Herald. July 17, 2009.
- Call for Chief Justice to resign. Dominion Post. July 17, 2009.
- Chief Justice suggests amnesty to clear jails. NZ Herald. July 16, 2009.
- Prisoner numbers set to be highest ever. Government release/Scoop. July 14, 2009.
- Government says prison beds will run out in months. Radio NZ. July 15, 2009.
- Case boosts powers of Family Court. Dominion Post. July 15, 2009.
- Bill boosts law enforcement tools. Government release/Scoop. July 2, 2009.
- Youth offenders to be ranked. Manawatu Standard. July 2, 2009.
- Check everyone says top judges. Dominion Post. July 2, 2009.
- Court security defended following stabbing. Radio NZ. July 2, 2009.
- Court stabbing reinforces need for security. Government release/Scoop. July 1, 2009.
- Cells at court a dirty disgrace. Rotorua Daily Post. July 1, 2009.
- Don’t contract out punishment. Caritas release/Scoop. July 1, 2009.
- Court security plans could be bought forward. Radio NZ. July 1, 2009.
- Prison research studies impact on children. Radio NZ. July 1, 2009.
June 2009
- Research could bring radical overhaul to Family Court system. University of Otago release/Scoop. June29, 2009.
- Offenders go without addiction treatment. Otago Daily Times. June 30, 2009.
- Victims of domestic violence short-changed. Labour Party release/Scoop. June 29, 2009.
- Union takes Corrections to employment authority over extended lockdowns. Radio NZ. June 29, 2009.
- Red tape will cost crime victims $7.3 million. NZ Herald. June 29, 2009.
- Judges may get inquisitor role in sex-crimes cases. NZ Herald. June 29, 2009.
- Court system changes will be safe, says minister. Radio NZ. June 29, 2009.
- Police to beef up Taser video security. Taranaki Daily News. June 29, 2009.
- More help needed for domestic violence victims. Dominion Post. June 29, 2009.
- Lawyers to march over legal aid cuts. Bay of Plenty Times. June 26, 2009.
- Minister tackles court waiting lists. Government release/Scoop. June 25, 2009.
- Container cell contentment. Dominion Post. June 26, 2009.
- Prison upgrade revealed. Otago Daily times. June 26, 2009.
- Container cells get the green light. TVNZ. June 24, 2009.
- Double-bunking essential to manage prison crisis. Radio NZ. June 24, 2009.
- Three-strikes supporters fall away. NZ Herald. June 13, 2009.
- Act wants three-strikes bill toughened. Radio NZ. June 23, 2009.
- Stalemate over privatising prisons puts double bunking in jeopardy. NZ Herald. June 23, 2009.
- Prison officers’ union likes container idea. Radio NZ. June 23, 2009.
- Act wavers on weakened 3-strikes bill. Dominion Post. June 22, 2009.
- Collins container cell plan slammed. Dominion Post. June 22, 2009.
- Shipping container cells only if they are safe and humane - Key. NZPA/TV3.
- Inmates told build your own jails. Sunday Star Times. June 21, 2009.
- Three strikes MP sorry for sexual comment. NZPA/NZ Herald. June 22, 2009.
- Courts and police to be sued over parole deaths. Dominion Post. June 18, 2009.
- Police to lose 10% of its vehicle fleet. NZ Herald. June 16, 2009.
- Funding of criminal trials could be capped. The Press. June 15, 2009.
- Prisoner release teams to improve safety. Government release/Scoop. June 12, 2009.
- Better post-release treatment of prisoners needed. NewstalkZB. June 12, 2009.
- Legal aid pay cuts could leave poorer people defending themselves. Otago Daily Times. June 10, 2009.
- Young Maori crime figures a national scandal. Radio NZ. June 9, 2009.
- Double bunking adds another 150 beds to Otago prison. Otago Daily Times. June 9, 2009.
May 2009
- Cell phone jamming sees fall in prison drug use. Manawatu Standard. May 27, 2009.
- Violent offending by young people rising. Radio NZ. May 26, 2009.
- Many teen sex offenders miss out on treatment. Radio NZ. May 19, 2009.
- Lax processes cited in jail suicide. The Press. May 18, 2009.
- Child sex abuse views aid treating of offenders. Department of Corrections release/Scoop. May 15, 2009.
- Contenders line up for prison management. The Press. May 15, 2009.
- Research on the effects of imprisonment on children. Pillars’ release/Scoop.
- Additional prison beds to be fast-tracked. Government release/Scoop. May 12, 2009.
- Prisoners’ medical care a joke. Nelson Mail. May 12, 2009.
- Double bunking blamed for attack on prison guards. NZ Herald. May 6, 2009.
- Attack on prison guards shows need for reform. TV1. May 6, 2009.
- Clampdown on razor blades in high security prisons. Government release/Scoop. May 5, 2009.
- Public debate – privatisation of prisons. Global Peace and Justice release/Scoop. May 4, 2009.
April 2009
- Latest attack on three-strikes is rubbish. Family First Lobby release/Scoop. April 22, 2009.
- Desperate criminals may kill to avoid harsh sentences. Dominion Post. April 22, 2009.
- Boot camp trial by end of year. The Press. April 22, 2009.
- Security tightens to stop prison work party escapes. NZ Herald. April 21, 2009.
- Criminals’ details free to all. Dominion Post. April 20, 2009.
- Handcuff rules to change. Dominion Post. April 18, 2009.
- Massive sentencing reforms on the way. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop. April 20, 2009.
- Child advocate opposes tougher laws. NZ Herald. April 17, 2009.
- Maori prison could be worth a try - editorial. Daily Post. April 17, 2009.
- Race based prisons have no place in NZ. Labour Party release/Scoop. April 16, 2009.
- Union balks at double bunking. NZPA/Stuff. April 15, 2009.
- Report critical of domestic violence protections. NZPA/Stuff. April 14, 2009.
- Maori getting on board the anti-violence waka. Families Commission release/Scoop. April 15, 2009.
- Alternative Maori rehabilitation centre mooted. Radio NZ. April 14, 2009.
- NZ’s murder rate halved in last 20 years. NZ Herald. April 7, 2009.
- Three strikes law comes a cropper. NZ Herald. April 7, 2009.
- NZ Police immune to drug abuse. Sensible Sentencing Trust. April 7, 2009.
- Legal aid system to be reviewed. NZPA/Stuff. April 2, 2009.
- Story behind the crime figures. National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges release/Scoop. April 1, 2009.
- Booze fuels rise in violent crime. The Press. April 2, 2009.
- Violent crime rising in south. Otago Daily times. April 2, 2009.
- Violent crime continues to rise. NZPA/Stuff. April 1, 2009.
March 2009
- Murderer’s bail highlights systematic problems. AC T release/Scoop. March 31, 2009.
- Hospitals to deal with abuse of pregnant women. The Press. March 31, 2009.
- Augustine’s father blames bail system for son’s death. NZ Herald. March 31, 2009.
- Three-strike bill fits Kurariki. NZ Herald. March 31, 2009.
- Tight contracts for private prisons. NZPA/NZ Herald. March 30, 2009.
- Capping court staff numbers bad news for victims. Labour Party release/Scoop. March 29, 2009.
- Transcript of TVNZ inverview with Corrections Minister Judith Collins. Scoop. March 29, 2009.
- Private jail bill passes first step. NZ herald. March 27, 2009.
- Sparks fly as MPs quiz Rennie on Corrections. NZPA/NZ Herald. March 26, 2009.
- Public prisons will cost more. PSA release/Scoop. March 25, 2009.
- Leaked report shows rise in prison violence. Sunday Star Times. March 22, 2009.
- Corrections in denial over prison violence. Radio NZ. March 23, 2009.
- Sex offender programme has a 95 per cent success rate. Sunday News. March 22, 2009.
- Kuariki’s treatment working against him. NZPA/Stuff.l March 23, 2009.
- Foreign Affairs officials using inflammatory tactics. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop. March 20, 2009.
- Crime laws will damage NZ’s international image. NZ Herald. March 20, 2009.
- Nats out to sink three strikes law says ACT. NZ Herald. March 19, 2009.
- Boot camps dismissed by principals. The Press. March 19, 2009.
- Call for more parole help. The Press. March 19, 2009.
- Minister salutes community involvement in prison. Government release/Scoop. March 19, 2009.
- Three strikes promotion like selling snake oil. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop.
- Principals against boot camps for young offenders. Radio NZ. March 18, 2009.
- Drug and alcohlol testing urged for front line police. NZ Herald. March 18, 2009.
- Paremoremo Prison is putrid - report. NZ Herald. March 13, 2009.
- Whacky lefties resort to desperate tactics. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop. March 11, 2009.
- Prison staff votes of no confidence in management. TVOne News. March 11, 2009.
- Blinded prisoner reportedly on hunger strike. Dominion Post. March 11, 2009.
- Milburn Prison bulging at the seams. Otago Daily Times. March 11, 2009.
- Two to a cell would be disastrous. NZ Herald. March 10, 2009.
- Government assessing privately run prisons. NZPA/Stuff. March 10, 2009.
- Forget inmates’ creature comforts. ACT release/Scoop.
- Prison costs and corruption worry union. TVNZ. March 10, 2009.
- Blinded prisoner attacked a second time. Dominion Post. March 10, 2009.
- Most prisons expected to have private management. NZ Herald. March 9, 2009
- Review second chance policies for offenders. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop. March 9, 2009.
- Quakers seek end to savagery of prison. Wanganui Chronicle. March 9, 2009.
- Government to review electronic bail. Radio NZ. March 9, 2009.
- Prison urged for taggers, criminologist doubtful. Radio NZ.
February 2009
- Three strikes bill passes first reading. Radio NZ.
- Corrections boss resignation said to be imminent. TV3 News.
- PM backs Collins’ call for firing Corrections’ boss NZ Herald.
- Corrections boss faces the axe over report. NZ Herald.
- Corrections slammed over parole practices. RadioNZ.
- Boot camps have to be better than the status quo. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop.
- Boot camps no more than corrections quackery. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop.
- Fundamentals missing from youth justice legislation. Children’s Commissioner release/Scoop.
- Paramilitary programme a success. NZ Herald.
- Army to run youth boot camps. Dominion Post.
- Domestic violence schemes don’t work says judge. NZ Herald.
- Let iwi run prisons. The Press.
- Maori see opportunity in private prisons. Maori Party release/Scoop.
- Privatised prisons recipe for disaster. Green Party release/Scoop.
- 25 year sentence in three-strikes bill. NewsTalkZB.
- Boot camp for criminals kick-started this year. NZ Herald.
- Community sentences regularly breached. The Press.
- Private firms to tender for prisons again. Dominion Post.
- Civil libertarians scare mongering. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop.
- Lawyers asked to bail out struggling law centres. NZ Herald.
- Questions over legal aid levels. NZ Herald.
- DNA to be collected from crime suspects. Newstalk ZB.
- Community law centres cut back as funds dry up. NZ Herald.
- Law advisers question on-the-spot domestic violence protection orders. NZ Herald.
January 2009
- Justice reformist commends police over offender stalking. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop.
- Police negotiate with family planning to track down offender ordered to live at Salvation Army address. The Press.
- Safety should be man concern with prisoner classifications. Corrections Minister release/Scoop.
- Crime victims owed $80 million reparation. Dominion Post.
- Escapes from prison work parties uncommon. Radio NZ.
- Victims’ scheme good news for restorative justice. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop.
- Axing Criminal Justice Advisory Board spiteful – King. Radio NZ.
- ACT and Rethinking Crime and Punishment agree. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop.
- Disbanding advisory board a retrograde step. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop.
- Workman fears challenge to his credibility. ACT Party release/Scoop.
- Kim Workman needs a reality check. Sensible Sentencing Trust release/Scoop.
- Criminal Justice Advisory Board axed. Government release/Scoop.
- Police Christmas domestic violence warnings worked. Manawatu Standard.
- Sensible sentencing a balancing act – editorial. NZ Herald.
- Govt must restore faith in sentencing. Neighbourhood Support Auckland release/Scoop.
- Evidence before ideology. Tertiary Education Union release/Scoop.
- Lack of evidence-based criminal justice policy. Rethinking Crime and Punishment release/Scoop.
- $1 million cost of shifting prisoners as prison population explodes. The Press.
Media Contact
Jon Hoyle
Phone: +64 4 802 6269 ext 24276
Cell: 027 200 5366
Email: Jon
Major Christina Tyson
Phone: +64 4 802 6269 ext 24270
Cell: 027 491 0027
Email: Christina
Donate to The Salvation Army & provide life's necessities for those who need them most.
If you are having trouble loading our donations system, it is possible to donate by credit card via our NZ freephone number: 0800 53 00 00.