Lower Hutt teenager dies from influenza B complications

Monday 7 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 8 Jul 2025, 10:41am

Fifteen-year-old drag racer Katie Iti died in Hutt Hospital on Saturday after complications from influenza B. Her father stated she had only been unwell for a few days before passing away. The family is now encouraging people to receive their flu vaccinations.

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1. The Post via StuffMon 7 Jul 2025, 3:50pm

   ‘Loved by everyone’: 15-year-old drag racer Katie Iti dies from flu (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldTue 8 Jul 2025, 7:52am

   Drag racing-loving teen Katie Iti dies from flu complications (opens in new tab)

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3. Otago Daily TimesTue 8 Jul 2025, 10:41am

   Teen dies from flu complications hours after arriving at hospital (opens in new tab)