Police in west Auckland are hunting for a female prisoner who is said to be dangerous and should not be approached.
Mohana Rapihana, 22, escaped from the Waitakere District Court in Henderson just after 3pm today.
She was wearing a dark puffer jacket with a hood, three-quarter pants and jandals. She has short, spiky hair and police warn the public she should not be approached.
Anyone with information should contact Henderson Police on (09) 839 0600.