Teenager charged with murder of 15-year-old in Napier

Tuesday 9 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 9 Sep 2025, 1:33pm

A teenager has been arrested and charged with the murder of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed in Onekawa on 11 May. The youth appeared briefly in Napier Youth Court on Tuesday and was remanded in custody. He also faces charges relating to the rape of teenage girls.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 9 Sep 2025, 1:19pm

   Kaea Karauria homicide arrest: Teen found with gun and meth now charged with murder of Napier 15-year-old and rape of teen girls (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 9 Sep 2025, 1:23pm

   Youth charged with murder after fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 9 Sep 2025, 1:23pm

   Teen charged with murder over fatal stabbing of 15-year-old in Napier (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 9 Sep 2025, 1:33pm

   Teen charged with murder of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria (opens in new tab)