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Pauline Hanna started message on phone at 4am morning of death, defence says
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
Crown alleges officer struck man in head twice during arrest
The tactical unit officer allegedly struck the man twice, once with a weapon.
Police going door-to-door as hunt for Blockhouse Bay killer continues
Cordons around the scene have been lifted but there is still a large police presence.
New Zealand Herald Premium live panel: Inside the Gangs
Inside NZ's gangs - an exclusive insight into how they operate and the new law to ban patches.
Head Hunters set to forfeit $15m in assets following Judge's landmark ruling
Rob Lemoto, Jared Savage and Shayne Currie discuss the ruling that will see Head Hunters forfeit $15 million of profits, including their gang headquarters in Ellerslie.
Head Hunters assets case: Police win long fight to seize pad, millions in profits
The major blow to the Head Hunters follows long police investigation Operation Coin.
'Key information' being withheld: Police urge person to come forward over scientist killing
Cordons around the scene have been lifted but there is still a large police presence.
New Zealand Herald Premium live panel: Inside the Gangs
Inside NZ's gangs - an exclusive insight into how they operate and the new law to ban patches
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'You know damn well': Tense cross-examination at Polkinghorne trial
Polkinghorne's lawyer has engaged in a tense exchange with a detective in court.
'Can't think of a worse crime': Adoptive mum confronts woman who caused infant's severe brain damage
This month's hearing marked the second time Shana Tooman has been sentenced.
Steve Braunias at the Polkinghorne trial: Private passions made public
Opinion: Monday was possibly the murder trial's maddest and most lurid day yet.
Drunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from sea
He understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.
'I've got a knife': Man said before allegedly raping teen in changing rooms
The 20-year-old had been messaging the 16-year-old on Snapchat before they met in person.
'Friendship' or 'double life'? Polkinghorne jury views intimate messages with tabloid star escort
The eye surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife before staging a suicide.
Party warned former political figure was 'sexual predator'
The jury finds the man guilty on all eight charges of indecent assault.
Mental health issues raised as man appears in court charged with murdering his relative
A 60-year-old man died in an alleged family-harm incident in Pātea at the weekend.
Former political figure found guilty of indecent assault
The man has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating to the 1990s.
Young Indian chef’s middle and ring fingers cut off during roag rage event
Gagon Dhamijaas middle and ring fingers of his right hand were severed by a man in a shocking highway attack near Otahuhu. Video | Michael Craig
'I want you in my life' Polkinghorne told escort girlfriend after wife's death
The Auckland surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife and staging her suicide.
'Be careful': MP warns Blockhouse Bay residents while killer remains at large
Police are still hunting for Stephen Thorpe’s attacker.
Friend of Stephen Thorpe talks about slain scientist
Jacqui Knight says the scientist killed in Blockhouse Bay attack was well respected and knowledgeable. Video | Michael Craig
Tennis club stabbing: Scientist named, police search for blood-stained killer
A manhunt is underway for the person who stabbed the scientist to death.
'We are going to last 100 years,' Polkinghorne told escort after wife's death
A detective revealed Hanna had set a calendar reminder for the night of April 5.
'Not mature enough': New security guard called police about a fake supermarket shooting
Leah Grayling made several hoax 111 calls and would laugh when police turned up.
Gang and drug problems on the rise in Tonga as Pacific leaders gather
Australia could face push-back from Pacific nations for its deportations policy.
Diary of an abused wife: Victim reveals why she can't just leave
Their relationship started well - but then his controlling behaviour kicked in.
Model jailed over teen's death boasts on social media while fighting to keep name secret
The same week she was battling to keep her name secret, the woman was posting on TikTok.
Suspected boat burglar swims away from police in slow-motion chase
Officers, including a police dog, followed the man in an inflatable boat.
'Vile and violent': Widow with a grudge makes 24 threats to kill
Olesya Yugova believed her late husband’s lawyer somehow contributed to his death.
Blockhouse Bay homicide: Police cordon off multiple areas
Police have cordoned off the area around the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club and recreational reserve on Rathlin St. Video / NZ Herald
Was a church-going granddad gunned down in a case of mistaken identity?
Here's what we know so far about Tuipulotu Vi's 'shockingly violent' death.
Redemption for NZ's 'largest miscarriage of justice' | Focus Morning Bulletin August 24
The search for justice continues in the NZ court system, Health Minister Shane Reti is aware of people misusing everyday products to induce highs and the US prepares for debate.
Steve Braunias: Polkinghorne and a love story gone bad
OPINION: Steve Braunias on the heartbreak and longing behind the murder trial.