Woman charged with murder following death in Awakeri

Friday 15 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8:53am

In this story Whakatāne District Court

A 25-year-old woman has been charged with murder following a reported stabbing in Awakeri on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services responded to a serious assault at a State Highway 30 property, where a woman died despite receiving medical attention. The accused is due to appear in Whakatāne District Court today.

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1. 1NewsFri 15 Aug 2025, 8:41am

   Woman charged, homicide probe after woman's death in Awakeri (opens in new tab)

   • Woman charged, homicide probe launched after woman's death in BOP (opens in new tab) Fri 15 Aug 2025, 8:41am
2. RNZFri 15 Aug 2025, 8:46am

   Woman charged with murder after a death in Bay of Plenty settlement (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 15 Aug 2025, 8:53am

   Whakatāne homicide: Woman charged, court appearance today (opens in new tab)