By RNZ
A Chinese man caught working illegally at an Auckland construction site escaped from police custody last night, hours before his controversial deportation.
Two of the 10 illegal Chinese construction workers awaiting deportation were being taken to the airport last night when one escaped, deputy head of Immigration NZ Stephen Vaughan said.
The man gave himself up and arrangements are being made to deport him again.
"One individual was deported last night as planned," Vaughan said.