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Three staff, two prisoners injured in riot

A "Gang related" Riot that left three Corrections staff and two prisoners injured and caused significant damage to Spring Hill prison in Waikato has now been suppressed. Ref. Source 5

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Fine dining behind Rimutaka Prison bars

There's plenty of heat coming out of the Rimutaka Prison kitchen as criminals perfect their menu for this year's Wellington on a Plate. Ref. Source 2

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LA-style gangs fuel problems in prisons

Increasing numbers of violent young gang members in jail - like those involved in last week's destructive prison riot - may force Corrections to review the way it deals with patched inmates. Ref. Source 2

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Rapist claims $1.7m for 'inhumane' jail conditions

A rapist once described as a "Psychopath" Is suing the Government for $1.7 million after claiming he was kept in a prison cell for days without a toilet or hand basin. Ref. Source 2

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Notorious inmate wrecks cell, again

An escape artist who vandalised two jail cells - including a supposedly damage-proof room - will be kept behind bars for longer after costing the prison $10,000 in repairs. Ref. Source 3

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Most prison inmates have brain injuries

Brain-injured offenders are packing Kiwi prisons, leaving experts calling for better assessment and rehabilitation of those suffering head injuries. Ref. Source 4

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Prison staff suspended for inquiries

Questions about corruption at one of the country's largest prisons have again been raised, with several staff suspended and under investigation. Ref. Source 9