Haerewa was jailed for 12 years for the manslaughter of his 4-year-old stepson James Whakaruru in 1999.

The Crown has now won its appeal to make his prison sentence indefinite.

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Law and Order:
A man has been arrested - accused of assaulting a bus driver in Auckland's Ponsonby 16:57

Rugby:
Former New Zealand league, union and sevens representative Honey Hireme-Smiler has revealed there's plenty of interest among the nation's top rugby talent about code-hopping to play for the Warriors women 16:37

Entertainment:
Kirsten Dunst gets so busy being a mum her shower time is no longer "sacred" 16:33

Business:
Auckland Council has managed to score a trio of wins over three RMA breaches 16:17

Entertainment:
Catherine, Princess of Wales' recovery from preventative cancer treatment is said to be "going well" 16:03

Law and Order:
The Independent Police Conduct Authority's found two officers used unjustified force during a South Auckland pursuit in 2022 15:47

Rugby League:
Two-time NRL premiership winner Dale Finucane has confirmed repeated head injuries have forced his immediate retirement from rugby league 15:38

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