Man pleads not guilty by reason of insanity in Onehunga bus killing

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 17 Dec 2025, 10:44am

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Kael Leona has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity regarding the murder of Bernice Louise Marychurch. The incident occurred on a Number 74 bus travelling through Onehunga in October 2024.

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1. RNZWed 17 Dec 2025, 10:16am

   Onehunga bus killing: Kael Leona pleads not guilty on grounds of insanity (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 17 Dec 2025, 10:44am

   Insanity plea after woman fatally attacked on bus (opens in new tab)