Inside the school caving tragedy that claimed a young life

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Karnin Petera, whose nickname was Tino, was described as funny, active and showing leadership in tikanga Māori. Photo: SUPPLIED As a cave filled with rising floodwaters in a matter of minutes, 17 students found themselves in a fight for survival as they were swept into a swirling current while desperately trying to escape.