Teenager pleads not guilty to murder of American PhD student

Wednesday 14 May 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 14 May 2025, 10:47am

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A 16-year-old has pleaded not guilty to the murder and aggravated robbery of Kyle Whorrall, who was fatally attacked at an Auckland bus stop in April. A 32-year-old woman also pleaded not guilty to being an accessory after the fact. A trial has been scheduled for August next year.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffWed 14 May 2025, 9:20am

   Teen charged with murdering US student at Auckland bus stop pleads not guilty (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 14 May 2025, 9:38am

   Teen denies murdering Kyle Whorrall at Auckland bus stop (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 14 May 2025, 9:50am

   St Johns Rd homicide: Not guilty plea entered for 16yo accused of murdering Kyle Whorrall at Auckland bus stop (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 14 May 2025, 10:33am

   Teen charged with murder of US student pleads not guilty (opens in new tab)

5. RNZWed 14 May 2025, 10:47am

   Teen charged with murder of Kyle Whorrall at Auckland bus stop pleads not guilty (opens in new tab)