Kereama Rewita stabbed Keith Pati to death after dispute about Hastings party

Kereama Rewita has been identified as the individual who fatally stabbed Keith Pati in Camberley, Hastings, in February 2025. The fatal assault occurred after a dispute, the specifics of which are not detailed in the provided text. The violence of the attack was extreme, resulting in the entire blade of the knife penetrating Keith Pati's left temple, just above his ear.

Following the stabbing, Rewita reportedly made a video call to a female acquaintance approximately half an hour later. During this call, he disclosed the severity of the attack, stating that the knife had gone "right in." This statement suggests Rewita's awareness of the critical nature of the injury he inflicted.

The incident took place in Camberley, Hastings. Photographs provided by NZME and supplied sources show Keith Pati, with an inset image highlighting him. The article, reported by Ric Stevens, an Open Justice reporter for NZ Herald, indicates that the stabbing resulted in Pati's death.

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