Corrections staff member resigns after two prisoner escapes

Wednesday 15 January 2025 · 7 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 15 Jan 2025, 9:17am

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One Corrections staff member has resigned and another has received a final warning following two prisoner escapes from Waikato Hospital. One of the escapees, Damon Anderson, spent nine days on the run after fleeing the hospital on 23 December.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 15 Jan 2025, 8:12am

   Staff member resigns following prisoner escapes (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via RNZWed 15 Jan 2025, 9:17am

   Waikato Hospital escapes: One Corrections staff member resigns, another on final warning (opens in new tab)

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