Kaea Karauria
Kaea Karauria was a talented and well-loved teenager from Napier, known for his passion for sports and his creative spirit. He was a student at Napier Boys’ High School, where he was remembered for his respectful demeanor and strong presence both academically and athletically. Tragically, Kaea was fatally injured during a violent altercation following an 18th birthday party, prompting a community-wide outpouring of grief and support.
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Recent news mentions
Kaea died in the early hours of May 11 this year, Mother’s Day.
Three teenage boys appear in court charged with Napier teen Kaea Karauria’s murder
New Zealand· 2025-09-18
Kaea Karauria is a 15-year-old boy who was murdered.
Kaea Karauria killing: Three teens now charged with murdering Napier boyNew Zealand· 2025-09-12
Kaea lost his life in the early hours of May 11, Mother’s Day.
Kaea Karauria arrest: Teen charged with murder of Napier 15-year-oldNew Zealand· 2025-09-09Kaea Karauria is the victim in the murder investigation.
Napier homicide: Teen girl charged with interfering in Kaea Karauria murder investigationNew Zealand· 2025-06-17
Kaea was a promising young rugby and league player.
Kaea Karauria’s parents presented with taonga at Māori league tournament in RotoruaNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
Kaea was remembered for his quiet strength, fierce determination, and an unwavering love for those around him.
Death of Napier teen Kaea Karauria: Police suspect some people ‘not telling us the truth’New Zealand· 2025-05-22
Kaea was a teen homicide victim who died from his wounds after being found critically injured.
Napier homicide: Kaea Karauria to be farewelled with haka, killer still on the looseNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Kaea Karauria was a teenager whose tragic death has deeply saddened the community.
Napier teen homicide: Kaea Karauria’s father’s plea for information on ‘who stabbed my son’New Zealand· 2025-05-14