Martin James
Detective Inspector Martin James is a law enforcement officer who recently led a homicide investigation in Hastings following the death of a 33-year-old man. His efforts included coordinating a team of detectives to conduct scene examinations in the suburb of Camberley and nearby areas after the victim succumbed to injuries from an assault.
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Detective Inspector Martin James told the Herald that police were 'making good progress'.
Kaea Karauria homicide: Family and community plan hīkoi as police continue hunt for teen’s killer
New Zealand· 2025-08-02
Detective Inspector Martin James said investigating officers had built a picture of what happened.
Kaea Karauria’s parents presented with taonga at Māori league tournament in RotoruaNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
Detective Inspector Martin James said detectives believed they knew what occurred and were drilling down on the details.
Death of Napier teen Kaea Karauria: Police suspect some people ‘not telling us the truth’New Zealand· 2025-05-22
Detective Inspector Martin James has said police appreciated the information they had received so far.
Napier homicide: Kaea Karauria to be farewelled with haka, killer still on the looseNew Zealand· 2025-05-16
Detective Inspector Martin James is the Eastern district manager for criminal investigations.
Napier teen homicide: Kaea Karauria’s father’s plea for information on ‘who stabbed my son’New Zealand· 2025-05-14Detective Inspector Martin James appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Teen killed in suspected Hawke’s Bay homicide was a Napier Boys’ High School studentNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Detective Inspector Martin James had earlier said police were called to a group of people fighting.
Slain Hastings man Tulasunu’i Keith Alapati was ‘humble, loving guy’ trying to stop a public fight, family sayNew Zealand· 2025-02-19
Detective Inspector Martin James said a homicide investigation was launched after the man died in Hawke’s Bay Hospital.
Hastings homicide: Man charged with murder after fatal assault near parkNew Zealand· 2025-02-17