Phillip John Smith
Murderer wants Commissioner to give evidence
Lawyer for convicted murderer Phillip John Smith says handcuffing his client in open court was "barbarous" and resulted in his client losing his presumption of innocence.
Phillip John Smith claims no work breaches his human rights
The convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith says his human rights have been breached after prison authorities stopped him from working behind bars. Audio
Sister who helped Smith escape sentenced
The woman who helped her convicted murderer and child sex-offender brother escape from New Zealand has been sentenced to home detention.
Opposition to Phillip John Smith's cross-examination bid
The case of convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith could be delayed by fresh legal action.
Brazilian judge who deported Smith 'had dementia'
The Brazilian judge who ordered the deportation of convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith back to New Zealand a year ago has been dismissed from office, Smith's lawyer says.
Phillip Smith's judge dismissed from office
Murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith is seeking to have charges against him dismissed amid allegations the Brazilian judge who deported him was suffering from dementia.
No parole for Phillip John Smith
Convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith has been denied parole.
Media coverage unfair, Smith says
Convicted murderer Phillip John Smith, who is accused of escaping from prison and fleeing to Brazil, has accused the media of prejudicial coverage. Audio
Phillip Smith argues in court he's being treated unfairly
The man accused of leaving prison and fleeing to Brazil has given his own evidence about what he says is prejudicial coverage. Phillip John Smith has taken issue with stories in the media, as well as… Audio
Justice Minister - report highlights problems in justice system
The Justice Minister says a report on the escape of the convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith has highlighted the system is not fail-safe. Justice Minister Amy Adams joins Morning… Audio
Corrections admits errors in Phillip John Smith case
The Corrections Department has admitted Smith, a dangerous and manipulative prisoner, should never have been let out. Beven Hanlon is the Corrections Association's industrial officer. Audio
Statements from Corrections and Police
Morning Report asked to speak to Chief Executive, Department of Corrections, Ray Smith, but he is now on leave and no one else from the department would speak to us. Corrections Minister Sam… Audio
Smith's victim says investigation a cop out
The sister of the man murdered by Phillip John Smith says her family has been let down again by a report she called a cop out. She told morning report the mistakes and lack of communication aren't… Audio
Major law changes to follow Smith inquiry
The government is set to make major changes to prevent another embarrassing international manhunt for an escaped prisoner.
Ministers poised to release Smith inquiry
A long-awaited inquiry into how convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith fled to Brazil could be released today.
Phillip John Smith seeks stay of proceedings
The lawyer for the convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith says his client's rights under the Bill of Rights Act have been breached and charges relating to his escape should not go… Audio
Phillip John Smith's lawyer wants stay of proceedings
Counsel for the convicted murderer and sex offender Phillip John Smith says his client's rights under the Bill of Rights Act have been breached and he will apply for a stay in proceedings over escape… Audio
Man who helped Phillip Smith flee is jailed
The man who lied to help the murderer Phillip Smith flee the country has been jailed, despite a suggestion angry inmates want to harm him. Audio
DIA uses facial recognition on killer Phillip John Smith
Passport officials searched the entire New Zealand passport photo database to check murderer Phillip John Smith didn't have other passports in other names. Audio
Man who helped killer Phillip Smith cracked under pressure
A Whanganui man who admits helping murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith get the passport he used to flee to Brazil, ended up having a meltdown and threatened to kill a police officer. Audio