Mother pleads for truth following death of 15-year-old Napier teen

Friday 23 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 23 May 2025, 1:32pm

Kym Baker is urging anyone with information regarding the death of her son, Kaea Karauria, to come forward. The teenager died from fatal stab wounds following a party in Onekopa. Police have not yet located those responsible for the killing.

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1. RNZFri 23 May 2025, 8:08am

   Police urge people to tell truth over Kaea Karauria's death (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldFri 23 May 2025, 12:57pm

   Mother of slain Napier teen Kaea Karauria‘s plea for truth in stabbing death (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 23 May 2025, 1:32pm

   Mother of slain Napier teen pleads for the truth (opens in new tab)