Phillip John Smith
Smith witness to be flown to NZ as 'thank you'
The Brazilian woman who tipped police off to killer Phillip Smith during last year's prison break, will soon be packing her own bags, courtesy of a Nelson lawyer who wants to treat her to a holiday in… Audio
Phillip Smith's lawyer to challenge prisoner media gag.
Phillip Smith's lawyer, Tony Ellis, wants the High Court to stop the Corrections Department gagging his client from talking to the news media. Audio
Smith's lawyer reacts to Corrections fallout
Phillip Smith's lawyer is Tony Ellis speaks with Susie Ferguson. Audio
Smith's escape continues to reverberate through Corrections
The escape of the convicted murderer, kidnapper and sex offender Philip Smith is continuing to reverberate through the Department of Corrections. Audio
Murderer and paedophile exploits information gaps to escape
A new report into the escape of paedophile killer Phillip John Smith has found he was able to exploit information gaps between governments agencies. Audio
Smith's lawyer expects more charges for alleged accomplices
Phillip John Smith's lawyer says a further accomplice in his client's escape could be in front of a court early in the New Year. Audio
Phillip Smith names officer he says helped him flee to Brazil
Phillip John Smith has told police the name of the Corrections officer who helped him get a passport. Audio
Philip Smith says he's named the officer that helped him
The lawyer for the convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith says his client has named the Corrections officer he accuses of helping him escape the country. Audio
Latest court action against Phillip John Smith
The convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith will stand trial in Auckland for charges relating to his trip to Brazil. Audio
Corrections Union says Smith's claims are baseless
With us is the executive officer of the Corrections association Bevan Hanlon. Audio
Police investigating claims a corrections officer helped escape
Police are now investigating claims a corrections officer helped convicted murderer Philip John Smith flee the country. Audio
Statement from Department of Corrections
We asked the Department of Corrections to respond to Phillip Smith's claim a prison guard helped him escape in return for seven thousand dollars. Audio
Phillip Smith claims prison guard helped him escape
The lawyer for convicted murderer and child sex abuser Phillip Smith says his client has revealed he had help from a prison guard to escape from jail. Audio
Legal commentator Robert Lithgow
Robert Lithgow discusses the questions raised and lessons learned from Phillip Smith's escape. Audio
Phillip Smith in court without toupee
The lawyer for Phillip Smith says his client didn't want journalists to take photos and film of him in court because he didn't have his toupee. Audio
Phillip John Smith back in court this morning in Auckland
The convicted murderer Phillip John Smith will be in court this morning. Audio
Skepticism over Phillip Smith hunger strike
A convicted murderer turned development specialist says he's sceptical about Phillip John Smith's motives for going on a hunger strike. Audio
Runaway killer says prison is stripping his dignity
The murderer and child molester Phillip Smith says his dignity's been stripped because he's had his hairpiece, glasses and clothing taken away from him in prison. Audio
Who will be held to account for Phillip John Smith's escape?
The Department of Corrections has been heavily criticised for Smith skipping the country. Audio
Smith departure a surprise for NZ lawyer
The convicted murderer and child molester Phillip John Smith is on his way back to this country, after deportation from Brazil just after six am New Zealand time. Audio