Prisoner dies at Waikeria Prison

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Police are investigating the death of a prisoner at Waikeria Prison near Te Awamutu last night.

The prisoner was a 36-year-old male, but police said no other details would be released until the man's immediate family had been notified.

Police said they were making enquiries with the prison's Department of Corrections staff and other inmates.

An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow.

- NZHERALD STAFF