Two more teenagers charged with murder of Napier boy

Friday 12 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 12 Sep 2025, 1:25pm

Two 16-year-olds have been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, who was fatally stabbed in Onekawa on 11 May. The teenagers are due to appear in Napier Youth Court. This follows previous charges involving a 15-year-old, a 21-year-old woman, and a teenage girl.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 12 Sep 2025, 1:10pm

   Kaea Karauria killing: Three teens now charged with murdering Napier boy (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 12 Sep 2025, 1:17pm

   Two more teens charged with murder of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria in Napier (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 12 Sep 2025, 1:21pm

   Two more teenagers charged with murder of 15-year-old Kaea Karauria (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsFri 12 Sep 2025, 1:25pm

   Two more youths charged with Napier murder of Kaea Karauria (opens in new tab)