Enere Taana-McLaren was a 16 year old Trinity Catholic College student who died on 23 May 2024 following an alleged stabbing at Dunedin's bus hub in Great King Street.[1] A 13 year old boy was subsequently arrested and charged with his murder on 24 May.[2] The defendant's murder trial began on 26 February 2025.[3]
Taana-McLaren's death also drew attention to public safety concerns at Dunedin's bus hub.[4][5] In response, the Dunedin City Council and Otago Regional Council launched a campaign to improve safety and security at the city's bus hub.[6][7]
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- ^ "Murder charge for 13-year-old after fatal Dunedin bus stop assault". 1News. TVNZ. 24 May 2024. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ Kidd, Rob (26 February 2024). "Bus hub fatal stabbing trial begins". Otago Daily Times. Archived from the original on 3 March 2025. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Priestley, Laine (24 May 2024). "Police warned about Dunedin bus hub safety". Otago Daily Times. Archived from the original on 11 October 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ Scott, Tim; John, Mark; Priestley, Laine (27 May 2024). "Pupils advised to avoid Dunedin bus hub". Radio New Zealand. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ Leahy, Ben; Tomsett, Ben (25 May 2024). "Dunedin bus hub fatal stabbing: Teammates of teen cancel rugby game in memory of friend". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 10 September 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
- ^ "Bus safety campaign encourages respect". Otago Regional Council. 2 September 2024. Archived from the original on 8 February 2025. Retrieved 3 March 2025.