The comments come after Dunedin student Enere McLaren-Taana, 16, died after an attack at the city's bus hub on Thursday afternoon. Police found a knife at the scene and were investigating the circumstances leading up to the stabbing. In Auckland, there have been a spate of incidents involving knives, and there was one student fight where a machete was used. Historically, teenagers had fought with their fists and while this was not to be condoned, the use of a weapon was "really, really troubling", he said. "In respect of Trinity Catholic College, the Intermediate Otago Combined Sassenachs team will not be playing tomorrow's game against Dunstan High School.

Source: Stuff May 25, 2024 06:37 UTC