A man has died while on remand in Invercargill Prison.
Invercargill Prison general manager Daryl Tamati said the man died on Tuesday. Staff made every effort to save him but he could not be revived.
There was no indication that the death was suspicious, Mr Tamati said.
"Other men in the unit and staff are being provided with support, including access to chaplains and cultural support where requested."
All deaths in prison are subject to an internal incident review and investigation by the independent Department of Corrections inspectorate.
The death has been referred to the coroner. — APL
