Sixth teenager arrested and charged in Kaea Karauria death investigation

Friday 26 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 26 Sep 2025, 12:48pm

Police have arrested and charged another teenager in relation to the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria in Napier. The teen died in May after being found injured on Alexander Avenue following a birthday party. This marks the sixth arrest made in connection with the incident.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 26 Sep 2025, 12:03pm

   Police arrest another youth after death of Napier teen Kaea Karauria (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 26 Sep 2025, 12:11pm

   Sixth teen arrested over Kaea Karauria's fatal stabbing at Napier party (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 26 Sep 2025, 12:48pm

   Sixth person charged in relation to death of Napier teen Kaea Karauria (opens in new tab)