Teenager appeals conviction and sentence for Dunedin fatal stabbing

Friday 1 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 1 Aug 2025, 10:49am

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A 14-year-old boy is appealing his conviction and sentence for the manslaughter of 16-year-old Enere McLaren-Taana. The teenager was previously sentenced to three years and three months in prison following the fatal stabbing at a Dunedin bus hub last year.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 1 Aug 2025, 10:32am

   Teen who fatally stabbed schoolboy at Dunedin bus hub appeals sentence (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 1 Aug 2025, 10:49am

   Teen appealing conviction over stabbing of of Enere McLaren-Taana (opens in new tab)