Judge tells jury to set aside emotions in Whorrall murder trial

Wednesday 4 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 4 Nov, 2:30pm

In this story High Court

A judge has instructed the jury to remain impartial as four teenagers face trial at the Auckland High Court. The teens have pleaded not guilty to the murder of American student Kyle Whorrall, who was killed at a Meadowbank bus stop in April 2025. The trial has been ongoing for three weeks.

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1. RNZWed 4 Nov, 2:00pm

   Judge tells jury to put emotions aside as four teens face trial for Kyle Whorrall killing (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 4 Nov, 2:30pm

   Whorrall trial: Jury told to put emotions aside (opens in new tab)