Seventh arrest made in fatal Napier stabbing investigation

Thursday 2 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 3:01pm

Police have arrested a seventh person in relation to the May stabbing death of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria in Napier. A 17-year-old female has been charged with intent to injure and is due to appear in Napier District Court on 9 October.

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1. 1NewsThu 2 Oct 2025, 2:42pm

   Seventh arrest in investigation into murder of Napier teen Kaea Karauria (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 2 Oct 2025, 2:47pm

   Police confirm seventh arrest in Napier teen Kaea Karauria homicide investigation (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 2 Oct 2025, 3:01pm

   Seventh teen arrested over fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria in Napier (opens in new tab)