Police confirm seventh arrest in Napier teen Kaea Karauria homicide investigation

Hawkes Bay Today

2 Oct, 2025 01:47 AMQuick Read

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Police have arrested a seventh person in relation to the fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria in May. Photo / NZME

A seventh person has been arrested in the investigation into the fatal stabbing of Kaea Karauria, and there may be more arrests to come.

The 15-year-old died in the early hours of Mother’s Day, May 11, from stab wounds after an altercation in a suburban Napier street.

The latest arrest
came today, when a 17-year-old female was charged with intent to injure.

She was given bail and is set to appear in Napier District Court on October 9.

Detective Inspector Martin James acknowledged the dedicated team who were “not leaving any stone unturned to bring justice to Kaea’s family”.