Nikau flees the Parata house. Bella isn’t impressed by artisanal cheese!

Ryder’s daddo may have passed away but that’s not even the biggest tragedy in tonight’s episode. Before moving to Summer Bay, Nikau's father Mikaere Parata was shot and killed by the police during a robbery gone wrong, leaving Nikau's mother Gemma widowed and raised Nikau alone. Amongst the constant uprooting and moving from town to town, 20-year-old Nikau is still struggling to come to terms with the death of his father as he arrives in Summer Bay with mum Gemma and Uncle Ari. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK Despite this shaky start, what comes next will see Nikau firmly ingratiate himself to the Stewart family. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io

It … Indeed we first meet Nikau when he comes across a tense encounter between Ryder (Lukas Radovich) and Jade (Mia Morrissey) on the beach, where Jade manipulates the situation so that Nikau believes he is saving Jade from being harrassed. Home and Away spoilers follow for UK and Australian viewers. Nikau continues getting closer to Jade as she reels him in with her web of lies, but when Ryder attempts to warn Nikau of Jade’s character, Ryder gets a punch to the face. Bella (Courtney Miller) has a new ordeal ahead, as she's expected to face a police interview over the day that her evil father disappeared.Viewers know that Bella was one of the last people to see Ross alive, as he kidnapped her, Willow Harris and Chelsea Campbell on the day that Colby killed him.This means that Bella is expected down at the police station to share her recollections of the last time that she saw Ross.Although this is just routine procedure, upcoming episodes see Bella crumble under the pressure.Nikau knows that his uncle Tane has $5,000 stashed in the shed, so he steals the money so he and Bella can go on the run together.Bella's sudden disappearing act panics Colby. Alf similarly witnesses repeat behaviour. This commenting section is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. You may be able to find more information on their web site. Nikau tried to flee from Summer Bay to escape the ongoing investigation into the Diner break-in, but was mortified when he realised that he'd stolen a car which had Grace in the back.

Meanwhile, Tori makes a house call to check on John and Marilyn and is confronted by the tension between the pair. He knows this will look suspicious to Tane and Ari also fear for their nephew and what he may have got himself caught up in. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.

Will Bella and Nikau return to the Bay before things get out of control? Nikau "Nik" Parata is the son of Mikaere and Gemma Parata and nephew of Ari and Tane Parata. Bella (Courtney Miller) has been a changed person since returning from an extended stint at equine therapy. Nikau is keen to redeem himself after his uncle Tane cramped his style and ruined his cute date with Bella the night before. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Nikau takes the setback particularly badly, locking himself in his bedroom and refusing to engage with either Ari or Tane. Nikau resents his uncle’s attempts to take on the patriarch role in the family, feeling he’s responsible for the situation they’re in, and doesn’t appreciate Ari’s pressuring him to make life choices. Knowing the family’s struggle, Roo is able to offer Nikau some part-time work at the bait shop whilst Alf is away. He's also the boyfriend of Bella Nixon and the best friend of Ryder Jackson. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.