Rimutaka Prison
Attempt to smuggle drugs, cellphones into Rimutaka Prison
Prison officers have discovered drugs and cellphones being smuggled into Rimutaka Prison.
The contraband - which included 1-and-a-half grams of methamphetamine, more than 50-grams of cannabis, and… Audio
Police investigating possible corruption at Rimutaka prison
Police are investigating corruption at Rimutaka Prison allegedly in connection with gangs.
The investigation has been ongoing since July,
RNZ's corrections reporter, Charlotte Cook spoke to Māni… Audio
Housing of ex-cons on prison grounds upsets locals
A move to hold released prisoners who cannot find other accommodation in self-care units in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison has raised concern amongst parents at nearby schools.
Parents concerned parolees may be kept on prison site
Parents of some Upper Hutt student are uneasy about a move to hold released prisoners in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison if they can't find other accommodation in self-care units. Audio
Tattoo gun smuggled into prison, used on Mongrel Mob members
The Government has come under fire after footage emerged of a Mongrel Mob member getting tattooed in Rimutaka Prison. Corrections is now carrying out a review, but questions remain about how it was… Video, Audio
House built by prisoners flies over the wire
A year of hard work by inmates at Rimutaka Prison came to fruition today when a newly built house was lifted over the wire, ready to be used by Housing New Zealand. Audio
House that prisoners built now over the wire
A three bedroom house built by eight prison inmates as part of a trade training scheme was lifted over the prison walls in Rimutaka. Video, Audio
Mother seeking answers over son's death in prison
A woman whose son killed himself in prison is calling for procedures to be tightened up for at-risk prisoners to avoid anyone else dying in jail. Audio
Prisoners fainting as cells roast in heatwave - reports
The Howard League for Penal Reform says its has reports of prisoners passing out in horrific conditions in unventilated container cells at Rimutaka prison. Audio
Gardening project 'healing' for prisoners
A prison gardening project that feeds families in need is also teaching inmates skills to help them integrate back into the community.
Prisoners graduate from Rimutaka Prison literacy course
Prisoners graduating from a literacy programme say it has lifted their aspirations, and made a real practical difference.
Graduation Day behind the bars of Rimutaka Prison
Around a dozen inmates celebrated their graduation from a literary programme & correspondence courses today at Rimutaka prison. Video, Audio
Fine dining at Rimutaka Prison
One night a year, Rimutaka Prison inmates prepare and serve food within the prison walls for an event called Gate to Plate. It's an opportunity to break down stereotypes on both sides, says one of the… Video, Audio, Gallery
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
Suicide prompts review of prison curtains
A Rimutaka Prison inmate's suicide has sparked a review of the use of curtains outside segregation cells.
Inmate seriously injured in prison assault
An inmate is in a serious condition in hospital after an assault at Rimutaka Prison yesterday.
