Peter Churchman
Justice Peter Churchman is presiding over the trial concerning the murder of Javon Aranui, overseeing the legal proceedings against Isiah Buchanan and Ahere Gillies in the High Court at Napier.
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High Court Justice Peter Churchman found that the force Hawkins used was a breach of the Bill of Rights Act.
Police college taught recruits ‘dangerous’ arrest tactic for three years ‘under the radar’
New Zealand· 2025-09-07
Justice Peter Churchman adopted the Crown’s position, sentencing DeLuney to life imprisonment.
Khandallah murder trial: Julia DeLuney sentenced to life imprisonment for killing her mother Helen GregoryNew Zealand· 2025-09-05
Justice Peter Churchman formally discharged a juror who was unwell in hospital.
Loafers Lodge fire trial: Insanity defence raised for accusedNew Zealand· 2025-09-04
The trial before Justice Peter Churchman is now at the end of its third week.
Murder accused Julia DeLuney allegedly asked her uncle about hidden money during funeralNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
Justice Peter Churchman is presiding over the trial.
CCTV footage challenges daughter’s defence in Khandallah murder trialNew Zealand· 2025-07-08
Justice Peter Churchman is overseeing the jury trial.
Khandallah murder trial: First responders found bloodied walls, cupboard and carpetNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Justice Peter Churchman is presiding over the jury trial of Julia DeLuney.
Julia DeLuney accused of murdering mother who hid cash around Wellington homeNew Zealand· 2025-06-23
The trial before Justice Peter Churchman is expected to take five weeks.
Khandallah murder trial: Julia DeLuney denies killing her mother Helen GregoryNew Zealand· 2025-06-22Justice Peter Churchman presided over the trial at the High Court in Napier.
Ahere Gillies and Isaiah Buchanan found guilty of manslaughter of Javon Aranui in HastingsNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Churchman is the judge presiding over the trial.
Murder accused Isaiah Buchanan tells Napier court victim Javon Aranui threw the first punchNew Zealand· 2025-05-25Justice Peter Churchman is presiding over the trial of Isiah Buchanan and Ahere Gillies.
Police officers recall conversation with Javon Aranui just after he received fatal beating in HastingsNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
