A coroner's inquest is examining the mental healthcare a man received at Invercargill Prison before his death in custody in August 2022
A coroner's inquest is examining the mental healthcare a man received at Invercargill Prison before his death in custody in August 2022
2 March 2026
The five-day hearing will review Nukuroa Strange's treatment from April until his death.
That includes risk assessments, wellbeing management, and the actions of Corrections staff.
The coroner will also consider whether any recommendations could help Corrections improve its policies and procedures.
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