The family of a 16-year-old boy killed at a notorious Dunedin bus hub has paid tribute to “our handsome young man”.
Enere John Jnr PoePoe Taana-McLaren, a student from Trinity Catholic College, was stabbed at the Great King St bus hub, directly across from the Dunedin Central Police Station, on Thursday afternoon.
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with his murder.
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By regulating online speech and expanding digital ID systems, governments are turning the natural right to free expression into a licensed activity.
Protesting the regime back home took real courage.
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As Tauranga faces dual inquiries and multiple investigations, CTV families are urging strong family representation, whistleblower protections and a genuinely open process.
