Funeral Held for Napier Teen Stabbing Victim Kaea Karauria

Funeral held for Napier teen stabbing victim Kaea Karauria

Police say speculation that the victim or his whānau had gang ties is wrong and unhelpful.

Rumours dead Napier teen had gang connections are wrong, police say

Rumours the whānau and victim have gang affiliations are damaging and unhelpful ... and the family have no gang connections at all,“ police said.

Napier teen to be farewelled as police continue hunt for killer - Daily Telegraph NZ

Kaea Karauria. Image – social media. A funeral service will be held today for 15-year-old Kaea Karauria, a Napier teenager who was fatally stabbed during a violent incident in Onekawa early last Sunday. Karauria, described by his schools as a talented, respectful, and passionate student, will be laid to rest at Moteo Urupā following a service at Napier Boys’ High School. Police have launched a homicide investigation and are appealing for public …