Parole
Steenkamp's father has "questions" for Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius was back in the headlines this week after he moved closer to Reeva Steenkamp's family ahead of reconciliation talks that could lead to his early release from prison. Journalist Tim… Audio
Parole insights: 'Supervision'
Parole- that intermediate step between prison and freedom- doesn't get much interest or positive coverage in the mainstream press. In the northeastern US state of New Hampshire, about half of all… Audio
Greater monitoring of criminals needed - parole board chair
The chair of the Parole Board is calling for a law change to allow greater monitoring of criminals released on parole. Sir Ron Young told Checkpoint the current model - which only allows the board to… Audio
Seventh parol stint for murder
A Dunedin man who was 17 when he murdered his flatmate has been released on parole for the seventh time. Audio
Parole denied again for Lisa Blakie's killer
The man convicted of murdering Timaru woman Lisa Blakie almost 17 years ago has been declined parole, for a second time this year.
Terminally ill fraudster's partner pleads with parole board
The partner of a convicted fraudster given just months to live is pleading to the parole board not to return her to prison. Video, Audio
Convicted rapist arrested in Nelson
A convicted rapist who breached his parole conditions and went missing from a Christchurch address has been arrested in Nelson.
Lisa Blakie's killer denied parole
The man convicted of murdering Timaru woman Lisa Blakie has been declined parole.
Ewen MacDonald to be released in November
Ewen MacDonald, the man acquitted of killing Feilding farmer, Scott Guy, has been granted parole and will be released from jail next month. Audio
Ewen Macdonald will be released on parole
Ewen Macdonald has been granted parole and will be released next month but he must comply with a number of strict conditions including not entering the North Island. Audio
Longest-serving prisoner still too risky to be released
A 77-year-old sex offender won't get another chance to apply for parole for three years because he's too high risk. Audio
Parole lawyer says law change will create issue
A Wellington parole lawyer says a new law giving convicted criminals fewer chances to get parole will result in prisoners losing hope and keep jails fuller for longer. Audio
High court judge says tough new powers being strictly enforced
The chair of the Parole Board says victims will get a better deal under a toughened up law that gives convicted criminals fewer chances to gain parole. Nick Butcher reports. Audio
Caution urged over new parole-for-deportees law.
The Human Rights Foundation says a new law imposing parole on offenders deported back to New Zealand from Australia, must not pile extra punishment on people who've already served their time. Audio
Families of serious crime victims living in fear
Some family members of murder and rape victims say they live in fear that the offenders could seek retribution or contact if released from prison.
How do we reduce recidivism rates for hard core offenders?
Dr Devon Polaschek is a professor of psychology who's been studying high-risk violent criminals in New Zealand for 20 years. Her most recent research shows that the length of time offenders spend on… Audio