The Spring Hill Corrections Facility prisoner absconded this afternoon during a medical appointment.

Corrections will carry out a full operational review.

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Other Upper North Island News

24 Nov: A person's been killed and four others are injured after a three-vehicle crash on Waiotahe's State Highway 2 in Opotiki

23 Nov: Police have soared into action, saving falcon after it was hit by a car in rural Waikato

23 Nov: Police are responding to a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Dunlop Road, Waiotahe, Opotiki District

23 Nov: A Waikato prisoner's set to appear in court today, after allegedly escaping custody and assaulting two Corrections Officers during a medical appointment

21 Nov: A person has serious injuries after a crash between a car and motorbike in Marotiri, northwest of Taupo

20 Nov: A suspected drug boat's missing at sea, about 50km from the top of the North Island

20 Nov: About 230 jobs are on the line at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill

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Rugby:
The All Blacks have produced an error-ridden 29-11 victory over Italy in Turin to finish their season with ten wins and four losses 13:47

Soccer:
Phoenix midfielder Paulo Retre will employ his insights of Melbourne Victory into their A-League fixture in Sydney this afternoon 13:27

Rugby:
The All Blacks have overcome a mix of errors and wet conditions to beat Italy 29-11 in their final rugby test of the year in Turin 13:07

Soccer:
Premier League joy for Postecoglou as Spurs beat Manchester City 4-0 away from home to go sixth on the table 13:07

Politics:
New Zealand may not be on track to hit it's 2025 Smokefree goal of under five percent, with the national smoking rate not budging this year 12:37

Law and Order:
The first arrest in the capital under the new gang patch ban 11:57

Law and Order:
An Auckland chief executive, accused of bashing a pensioner during an alleged road rage attack, involving a luxury sports car, has been granted interim name suppression 11:57

Tennis:
Australia's hopes of returning to the Davis Cup tennis final are over after a 2-nil semifinal loss to Italy in Malaga 11:36

International:
First time flying with a baby? How to prepare for a long-haul flight 11:16

Soccer:
Manchester City are facing a fifth consecutive football loss - they're currently 3-nil down against Tottenham at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League 11:07

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