Family of Hamilton man killed in brawl lays son to rest

Thursday 31 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 31 Jul 2025, 3:59pm

The family of Tyreece Te Pairi has laid their 20-year-old son to rest in Tolaga Bay. Te Pairi died in hospital after being critically injured during a fight on Alexandra Street in Hamilton on 20 July. An 18-year-old is currently in custody and charged in relation to the death.

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1. RNZThu 31 Jul 2025, 3:03pm

   Hamilton brawl: Family of Tyreece Te Pairi, who died while celebrating birthday release statement (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 31 Jul 2025, 3:11pm

   Tyreece Te Pairi laid to rest; family seeks justice in Hamilton case (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 31 Jul 2025, 3:18pm

   'Our grief doesn't rest': Family of Hamilton man killed in fight speak (opens in new tab)

4. StuffThu 31 Jul 2025, 3:59pm

   ‘Taken from us far too soon’: Family pay tribute to ‘deeply loved’ Tyreece Tepairi (opens in new tab)

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