Police are continuing their investigation into the killing of Teishallia Te Paea. Photo: Supplied / NZ PolicePolice say there are four people they want to speak to as they investigate the killing of Hastings woman Teishallia Te Paea. Detective Inspector Martin James said police wanted to speak to three males who, together, visited the victim's Kotuku St house in August or September. A profiler from the police Behavioural Science Unit analysed the murder, which police said was committed in a unique way. They also believed the offender had knowledge of the Kotuku St property and attempts to conceal the crime were to create distance between them and Te Paea.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 30, 2025 23:57 UTC