Two Manawatu Prison inmates, charged in connection with the death of a fellow prisoner last month, have been remanded in custody.
One of the defendants, who has interim name suppression, is charged with the murder of 27-year-old Justin Kaa.
He was remanded to reappear at Palmerston North District Court on July 26 for a pre-depositions hearing.
The other, a 19-year-old, who also has interim name suppression, was remanded until June 18.
He is charged with being an accessory after the fact to murder and injuring with intent.
Two charged in connection with prison inmate's death
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