Police investigate death of 15-year-old in Napier

Tuesday 13 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 13 May 2025, 4:04pm

Kaea Karauria died early Sunday morning following a violent disorder in Onekawa. Police have launched a homicide investigation and are searching properties on Alexander Avenue for clues. The teenager's family expects his body to be brought home on Tuesday.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 13 May 2025, 12:45pm

   Family grieving after teen's 'disorder' death (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 13 May 2025, 12:49pm

   Body of Napier rangatahi who was fatally stabbed to be brought home (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 13 May 2025, 1:08pm

   Police probe into Napier 15-year-old's death continues (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 13 May 2025, 1:14pm

   Family grieve Kaea Karauria teenager stabbed to death in Napier (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldTue 13 May 2025, 4:04pm

   Napier homicide: Community rallies around family of Kaea Karauria, school award to honour slain teen (opens in new tab)