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Kyle Whorrall earned his place

Jacinda Ardern did not

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Matua Kahurangi
May 06, 2025
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The brutal killing of University of Auckland student Kyle Whorrall has left many New Zealanders shocked and grieving. The young American, who was completing a PhD in entomology, was only three months away from submitting his thesis when he was fatally attacked at a central Auckland bus stop. The University of Auckland is now considering awarding him a p…

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