# Teen Convicted in Student Attack

- Place: Auckland, New Zealand (-36.8485, 174.7633)
- Published: 2026-11-06T00:08:36.843Z · expires 2026-11-13T00:08:36.843Z
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Four teenagers were convicted of the 'violent, unprovoked' machete killing of a Ph.D. Student in Auckland, per local12.com.

The attack occurred in the city's central district last week, with prosecutors describing it as premeditated and cruel.

## Sources

- [4 teens convicted of killing Ph.D. student in 'violent, unprovoked' machete attack](https://local12.com/news/nation-world/4-teens-convicted-killing-phd-student-violent-unprovoked-machete-attack-kyle-whorrall-university-auckland-new-zealand-american-california-entomology-manslaughter-aggravated-robbery-crime-news) · local12.com · 2026-11-05