Philip John Smith
Prisoner's wig appeal
A convicted murderer is appealing a court decision over his right to wear a hairpiece in jail. Audio
Labour MP regrets calling for balding killer to be scalped
Napier MP and police spokesman Stuart Nash says he went too far last night when he called for convicted murderer and paedophile Philip John Smith to be scalped in prison. Audio
Lawyer says Smith eligible for 50k compensation
The lawyer for convicted murderer and sex offender Philip John Smith believes his client could be eligible for up to $50,000 in compensation. Audio
Smith escape reveals systemic failings - opposition parties
The Green Party says the problems at the Corrections Department are far more widespread than those revealed in a new report into the escape to South America of murderer and paedophile Phillip Smith. Audio
Justice Minister on multiple failings around Smith's escape
More now to the multiple failures by Corrections, Customs and others around murderer and child sex criminal Phillip Smith's escape to Brazil. Audio
Prison boss admits shortcomings
The investigators point out Phillip Smith's escape was a rare event. But Corrections Chief Executive is Ray Smith says they could have done so much better. Audio
Phillip Smith's escape exposes big security gaps
Investigators have found multiple failures by Corrections, Customs and others let murderer and child sex criminal Phillip Smith expose big security gaps and escape to Brazil. Audio