

A low-security unit at the Otago Corrections Facility. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
A low-security unit at the Otago Corrections Facility. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel


The interior of a low security unit. In the gym, prisoners play badminton. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
The interior of a low security unit. In the gym, prisoners play badminton. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel


High security prisoners listen to a guest speaker. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
High security prisoners listen to a guest speaker. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel


A single cell. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
A single cell. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel


Self-care units. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
Self-care units. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel


The visitor area. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
The visitor area. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel


A prison weights room. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
A prison weights room. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel


Inside a self-care unit. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
Inside a self-care unit. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel


A double-bunk cell. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
A double-bunk cell. : Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
Prison definitely no 5-star hotel
A tour of the Otago Corrections Facility this week gave reporter Hamish McNeilly a taste of prison life.
