“THE LIE EXPOSED” – The Alleged ‘Love Triangle’ That Shocked Australia Takes a Devastating Turn as Friends Reveal the Real Truth Behind the Tragedy
Quakers Hill, Sydney – January 8, 2026 – What was initially reported as a deadly love triangle ending in a double stabbing has taken a heartbreaking twist, with close friends of the victims coming forward to debunk the romantic rivalry narrative and expose the tragedy as a case rooted in alleged domestic violence and control.
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On December 29, 2025, just before 5 a.m., police were called to a quiet home in Quakers Hill, northwest Sydney, where they found Anaseini Waqavuki (known as Nada), 38, and her friend Epi Naitini, 30, with fatal stab wounds. Both, members of Sydney’s tight-knit Fijian community, were pronounced dead at the scene. Nada’s ex-partner, Anare Vunitabua (known as Dez), 47, was arrested nearby and charged with two counts of murder. He remains in custody, with the case adjourned for further investigation.
Early media reports framed the incident as a “love triangle gone wrong,” suggesting jealousy over a romantic relationship between Nada and Epi. But friends have vehemently rejected this, revealing a far more disturbing reality: the killings stemmed from an abusive six-year relationship that Nada had finally ended two months prior.
“Epi was only a friend to her and myself,” said close friend Elizabeth Tuilevu. “Epi did not move into her home. They were not housemates. We were all friends.” Tuilevu described how Nada had repeatedly tried to leave Vunitabua, but he would promise change, drawing her back in. “She loved him, but it was toxic,” she added, highlighting patterns of control and emotional abuse that escalated after the breakup.
Photos shared online paint a picture of happier times: Nada and Vunitabua attending weddings, dining out, and traveling Australia over five years. In 2022, Nada posted a video of herself baking a chocolate cake for his birthday, captioning it with a need for “more practice.” Friends say these glimpses masked the underlying turmoil.
Hypothetically, in the early hours of that Sunday morning, Vunitabua may have arrived uninvited, confrontation turning violent as Nada asserted her independence. Epi, visiting as a platonic friend offering support during her vulnerable time, became an unintended victim in the rage. Witnesses reported harrowing screams echoing through the suburban street, alerting neighbors.
The Fijian-Australian community has rallied in grief, with fundraisers launched to repatriate bodies to Fiji and support Nada’s children, who remain there with relatives. Family members are working to bring the kids to Australia or Perth for funerals, underscoring the ripple effects on innocent lives.
This “lie exposed” shifts focus from sensational romance to the grim reality of domestic violence – a scourge claiming lives weekly in Australia. Advocates note how initial “love triangle” headlines can stigmatize victims, implying shared blame rather than perpetrator responsibility.
Hypothetically, without the friends’ courageous statements, the narrative might have persisted, overshadowing calls for better support for abuse survivors. Instead, their truth honors Nada and Epi: a devoted mother and loyal friend, not participants in rivalry.
As Vunitabua faces court, the community mourns two vibrant lives cut short. Tributes pour in for Nada’s warmth and Epi’s kindness, with vigils planned. This tragedy, reframed from jealousy to control, demands renewed action against domestic violence – exposing not just one lie, but systemic failures that allow such horrors.
In Quakers Hill’s quiet streets, where screams shattered the dawn, friends ensure the real story endures: a woman’s brave escape attempt, a friend’s innocent presence, and a devastating refusal to let go.
