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 Alexa.Cook@rnz.co.nz
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.
