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October 6, 2016

New Zealand : Serco failure won't end privatisation

A damning report on Serco’s management of Mt Eden Correctional Facility will not spell the end of privately run prisons or further contracts for Serco, the Government says.

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June 12, 2016

New Zealand : ACC defends investing with Serco

The Accident Compensation Corporation is defending its decision to form a joint venture with Serco to build and run Wiri prison, despite the British-based company being on a list of banned investments.

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June 2, 2016

New Zealand : why are there so many Maori in New Zealand's prisons ?

New Zealand has one of the highest incarceration rates in the Western world, and more than half of the prison population is Maori. Journalist Aaron Smale goes inside to find out why and discovers that it is a reflection of the country’s deeper inequalities.

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April 17, 2016

New Zealand : 85 prisoners have died while serving prison sentences

A total of 85 prisoners died while serving a prison sentence in New Zealand since 2010, while at least 100 others had their lives saved by staff.

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March 24, 2016

New Zealand's transgender prisoners fear double bunking will lead to more rape

Incarceration rates mean jails are running out of beds. But prison advocates worry transgender inmates are the ones suffering the most.

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May 27, 2011

New Zealand : stay out of trouble if you don't like prison food

Corrections Minister Judith Collins has a message for the long-term prisoner who is demanding healthier menus: “Stay out of jail if you don’t like the food”.

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