Seventeen men have now been charged with arson and disorder-related offences in relation to the Waikeria Prison protests.
The charges are related to the six-day standoff inmates had with authorities starting December 29 last year.
The prisoners said they were protesting inhumane conditions at the prison, including unsafe drinking water and unsanitary conditions.
One of the men appeared in the Auckland District Court today, while 16 others appeared in Hamilton District Court, police said.
They have all been remanded to appear again on February 26.
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