Rimutaka prison guard Johan Clarke has been jailed in what is believed to be the first time a corrections officer has been convicted of corruption charges.

A police sergeant was taken to hospital after allegedly being punched in the head a dozen times during an incident of mass disorder.

A sex offender supposed to be under constant monitoring was allegedly found in bed with a 14-year-old girl.

A woman who was injured and lost her friend after a drink driver crashed into their picnic says she is still suffering from emotional trauma.

A grand old dame of New Zealand golf is set for a serious makeover.