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Police have launched an information hotline, as the search continues for a teenagers alleged killer

Police have launched an information hotline, as the search continues for a teenagers alleged killer

17 May 2025

No arrests have been made since 15-year-old Kaea Karauria died from stab wounds in Napier last weekend.

The teen is being farewelled at Napier Boys' High School today.

Police say they've had a steady flow of information from the public, but anyone with details about the incident can leave a message on 0800 852 525.

They note rumours the whanau and victim have gang affiliations are damaging and unhelpful to the investigation and the family have no gang connections at all.

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