A man in his 50s escaped from a managed isolation facility in Hamilton last night, becoming the third person to do so.
The Distinction Hotel in Te Rapa, Hamilton. Photo: RNZ / Andrew McRae
He is in police custody and due to appear in court later today.
It happened the night before security was bolstered at the facilities.
RNZ reporter, Sarah Robson, spoke to Māni Dunlop about the latest.
