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Isiah Buchanan and Ahere Gillies on trial for Hastings murder

RNZNZ HeraldMonday 19 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Isiah Buchanan and Ahere Gillies are facing trial in the Napier High Court for the murder of Javon Aranui. The Crown alleges Aranui suffered multiple kicks and punches during an assault in Hastings in December 2023. Both defendants have pleaded not guilty to the charge.

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First reported by RNZ, Mon 19 May 2025, 8:08pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 22 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Isiah Buchanan and Ahere Gillies on trial for murder of Javon Aranui in Hastings (opens in new tab)

    Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Police officers recall conversation with Javon Aranui just after he received fatal beating in Hastings (opens in new tab)