Mt Eden prison inmate death

The story so far

A homicide investigation was launched after a 69-year-old remand prisoner died in hospital at Mt Eden Corrections Facility.^{10 Dec 2025} He had been admitted with critical injuries after an alleged assault by a cellmate in a double-bunk cell on 29 November, and died on 8 December.^{10 Dec 2025} The death was the third at the prison within a year, according to the first report.^{10 Dec 2025} His family has sought accountability from Corrections over any potential oversight failures.^{10 Dec 2025}

Latest

A man has been charged with manslaughter over the death, which followed a serious assault in the prisoner's cell in late November.^{16 Dec 2025}

What's next

The accused is due to appear in the Auckland District Court.^{16 Dec 2025}

Key moments

1. 10 Dec 2025Homicide investigation launched after prisoner dies in hospital from alleged cellmate assault.
2. 10 Dec 2025Death is the third at Mt Eden prison within a year.
3. 10 Dec 2025Victim was a 69-year-old remand prisoner in a double-bunk cell.
4. 10 Dec 2025Family seeks accountability from Corrections over potential oversight failures.
5. 16 Dec 2025Man charged with manslaughter over the prisoner's death.

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