Awakeri Hot Springs fatal stabbing

The story so far

Police were called to an altercation between two people at a State Highway 30 property in Awakeri on Thursday afternoon, and one person reportedly died after a stabbing.^{14 Aug 2025} Emergency services responded to a serious assault at the Awakeri Hot Springs Holiday Park around 4.30pm, where a woman died despite medical attention.^{15 Aug 2025} Another person was taken into police custody at the scene.^{14 Aug 2025} A 25-year-old woman has since been charged with murder in relation to the stabbing.^{15 Aug 2025}

Latest

A 25-year-old woman has been charged with murder over the death.^{15 Aug 2025}

Key moments

1. 14 Aug 2025Altercation reported at Awakeri property; one person reportedly dies after stabbing
2. 15 Aug 202525-year-old woman charged with murder; court appearance set for Whakatāne
3. 15 Aug 2025Location identified as Awakeri Hot Springs Holiday Park; serious assault around 4.30pm

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