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RNZ News
14-05-2025
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Kaea Karauria remembered as quiet, respectful student
Kaea Karauria. Photo: Supplied A 15-year-old boy who was killed in a fight in Napier is being remembered as a quiet and respectful students who was full of creativity and skill. In a post on social media, Napier Boys High School said Kaea Karauria's death had deeply saddened their community. "His passion for sport was like a superpower. Sport lit him up from the inside... particularly evident in his excitement to represent NBHS in the U15's team last year. "He embraced the opportunity to play alongside old friends and prove his talent," they said. The school said beyond the sports field, Karauria was also a valued presence academically and was described as "quiet, respectful, and full of creativity and skill". "These glimpses into his passions highlight the well-rounded young man he was," the post said, Napier Boys is encouraging any students or staff who need support to reach out to their guidance counsellors, deans, and trusted staff. A relative of Karauria's posted on social media saying his body was at the whānau's home. "Our whānau will open the doors to share Kaea with you all from 3PM TODAY , the Uncles will be on the fence to make sure our whānau space is upheld until then," she said. Kaea Karauria. Photo: Supplied Porritt School has also taken to social media to express their sadness and remember Karauria, who was a 'proud Porritt School old boy'. "We wish to express our condolences, and to send our love and support to the Karauria, Loughlin and Baker families at this incredibly sad time. "We as a kura have been deeply saddened to learn of Kaea's passing. We acknowledge that Kaea's loss will be felt across the rohe by many. The death of a such a young man, with so much to offer is very difficult to comprehend," it said. The school described him as a "child of immense talent". "We remember well, his kindness and regard for others. Kaea was a boy that was the pou herenga for his friendship group, the hitching post that bound others together. "His love for chasing an oval ball around a rugby field saw him named 'Player of the Tournament' as a rugby player in the school team that won the 2020 Spooner Shield," they said. His artistic ability was also noted. "He won a design competition when a revamp of our Pride Award was called for. He worked with a designer to update our Pride Award based on his winning entry. Kaea Karauria's Pride Award. Photo: Supplied "We still hand out Kaea's Pride Award every week to a child from each learning space," Porrit School said. Adding that the school has added the kōwhaiwhai to the foot of the award to fully honour Karauria's initial design and his legacy. "We are grateful for this very visible taonga he has left for us as a kura," said the school. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
12-05-2025
- RNZ News
Police name Kaea Karauria as teenager killed at Napier party
Kaea Karauria died in Onekawa during what police are calling a "violent disorder". Photo: Supplied The teenage boy who died after being stabbed at a Napier party on Sunday morning has been named as 15 year old Kaea Karauria. He died at about 3am on Sunday morning in Onekawa during what police are calling a "violent disorder", and another teenager was injured on a nearby street but has since been discharged from Hospital. His relative Jennifer Rei-Paku Hatton posted on social media about Kaea's death. "On behalf of our brother Ren Karauria and sister Kym Baker our nephews Ihaia and Manaia, and all our extended Karauria, Loughlin and Baker whānau we wish to extend our heartfelt thank you for all the aroha received over the last 24 hours as we navigate the tragic loss of a much loved Son Brother Moko Nephew Cousin and friend to many. "Thank you for your patience, as we prepare the family homestead for our boys return home to us We will keep you posted on specific details and when Kaea will be home hopefully within the next day or two," she said. Adding that the family wished for people to respect the mana of Kaea. "Be mindful of your words, gossip, videos, what your sharing out there and please check on our kids grieving a cousin, friend and a brother." If you know more contact A team of 20 police investigators are working to figure out what happened on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Police are appealing for anyone who had photos of videos of the party or the fight to get in touch. "We urgently want to hear from anyone who was in the area, or took photos or video of the altercation on Dinwiddie Avenue," said Detective Inspector Martin James. A neighbour, who did not want to be identified, told RNZ she woke on Sunday morning to the street in lockdown by police, and was told to stay put. The woman said they were thinking of moving houses before the incident, but now will definitely be leaving the area as they felt scared and unsafe. Another resident told RNZ they heard young people playing music and talking on Dinwiddie Avenue and Alexander Avenue late on Saturday night, and there were bottles on the road on Sunday morning. "We understand the fact someone so young has been killed is very unsettling for the community. We are providing support to the whanau of the victim and assure the community we are working hard to understand what happened and hold those responsible to account," James said.
