Police search for man with quashed murder conviction

Sunday 20 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Sun 20 Jul 2025, 4:30pm

Police are seeking 21-year-old Haami Hanara, who is believed to be in the Flaxmere area. Hanara was originally sentenced to life in 2019 for the murder of Kelly Donner but later pleaded guilty to manslaughter after his conviction was quashed. Authorities warn the public not to approach him.

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1. StuffSun 20 Jul 2025, 2:14pm

   Man who had murder conviction quashed on run from police (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 20 Jul 2025, 3:17pm

   Police ask public for help in finding Haami Hanara, who had murder conviction quashed as a teen (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSun 20 Jul 2025, 3:57pm

   Police seek Haami Hanara, teen killer with quashed murder conviction, warn not to approach (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsSun 20 Jul 2025, 4:30pm

   Man who had murder conviction quashed as a teen wanted by police (opens in new tab)