Clarifications and corrections By Mail on Sunday Published: 22:39 EST, 9 January 2021 | Updated: 22:40 EST, 9 January 2021 On 17 November 2019, the Mail on Sunday published an article headlined “‘Holocaust deniers’ given secret advice by a would-be Labour MP”. That article referred...
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Waikeria Prison surrender: Family members claim complaints about ‘disgusting’ conditions made, despite Corrections saying otherwise
Family members of the protesters at Waikeria Prison in Waikato say their complaints about conditions at the prison were dismissed before the protest took place. Sixteen prisoners surrendered and were escorted out about midday Sunday by Rawiri Waititi, co-leader of the Māori Party. During the...
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Waikeria Prison rioters surrender after six-day stand-off; jail conditions not reason for unrest, says Kelvin Davis – NZ Herald
The 16 men rioting at Waikeria Prison gave themselves up peacefully at 12.37pm today, Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis says. They received food and water and will soon be transported to other prisons around the country. One prisoner – who was attacked by the rioters –...
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Waikeria Prison siege: Inmates access tactical equipment and body armour, build makeshift weapons – NZ Herald
Rioting inmates at Waikeria Prison have gained access to power tools, tactical equipment including shields and body armour, and have built makeshift weapons to use against Corrections staff. The protesting inmates have also accessed a medical dispensary where controlled drugs are stored and there are...
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Jail fire: Corrections officers negotiating with nine prisoners – NZ Herald
An exercise yard in the high security unit of Waikeria Prison, Te Awamutu. Photo / File Prison staff are negotiating with nine prisoners at Waikeria Prison who are refusing to comply with instructions from staff. Prisoners lit several fires in the prison’s exercise yard they...