Man recaptured after escaping Corrections custody in Hastings

Monday 21 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 3:20pm

In this story NZ Police, Department of Corrections

Haami Hanara, 21, was arrested on Monday after fleeing Corrections staff at a Hastings medical centre on Saturday. Hanara had been wanted by police for nearly 48 hours following his escape. He previously held a murder conviction that was later quashed.

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1. 1NewsMon 21 Jul 2025, 2:13pm

   Convicted killer recaptured after escaping custody in Hastings (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 21 Jul 2025, 3:20pm

   Police apprehend 21-year-old man who had murder conviction quashed (opens in new tab)