Enere Mclaren-Taana

Enere McLaren-Taana was a 16-year-old Trinity Catholic College student who died on 23 May 2024 following a stabbing at Dunedin's bus hub in Great King Street. A 13-year-old boy was subsequently arrested and charged with his murder on 24 May. The defendant's murder trial began on 26 February 2025. Following a three week trial, the defendant was convicted of manslaughter on 17 March 2025. On 11 July the defendant, who was granted permanent name suppression, was sentenced to a prison term of three years and three months.