Teen accused of Dunedin bus hub murder gives evidence in court

Wednesday 5 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 5 Mar 2025, 7:09pm

A teenager charged with the murder of 16-year-old Enere John Jnr PoePoe Taana-McLaren has addressed the Dunedin High Court. The defendant testified that he began carrying a knife and watching fighting videos after experiencing bullying. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge following the May 2024 stabbing.

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1. StuffWed 5 Mar 2025, 4:47pm

   ‘I was just numb’: Teen murder accused takes the stand in Dunedin (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 5 Mar 2025, 7:09pm

   Dunedin bus hub stabbing: 14yo facing murder charge addresses court for first time (opens in new tab)