Expert fears there will be another waterfront death before council completes safety work
Dr Frank Stoks gave evidence at the inquest into Sandy Calkin's death in Wellington.
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Philip Polkinghorne describes finding wife dead and final night together
The eye surgeon was interviewed by Detective Ilona Walton on the morning he reported Pauline Hanna dead, April 5, 2021. Video/Pool
Hundreds gather for Jo Sione-Lauaki’s funeral
Hundreds have gathered following the death of mother-of-eight Jo Sione-Lauaki. Video / Cherie Howie / Alex Burton
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Jury hears of raid on Polkinghorne's chalet shared with escort after wife's death
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staged a suicide.
Man accused of murdering Rebels MC member last month can now be named
He was given name suppression during his first court appearance last month.
Watch: Arsonists uppercut themselves, set themselves alight and flee burning barbershop
Not the sharpest scissors in the barber's: Arsonists set themselves alight.
Arsonists set themselves on fire
Two arsonists set themselves alight while trying to burn Auckland barber shop. Video / one_two_upper_cuts
Schizophrenic arsonist wanted to 'burn down' DHB's mental health unit
Hoturoa Flanangan also set fire to a vehicle, garage and punched a police officer.
'Paedophile at heart': 58yo's self-description after being caught abusing child
Victim's mother told Anthony Smith 'you destroyed my girl, you’re disgusting'.
Steve Braunias at Philip Polkinghorne trial: A portrait of ‘Polky’
OPINION: A portrait took shape of Dr Philip Polkinghorne as witnesses gave evidence.
'It was my friend': Wanted man tells police after he's found hiding under house
Drew Hansen fled after being stopped in a stolen car but a police dog quickly found him.
Weight-loss drugs, sleep pills and P: Witnesses list drugs connected to Polkinghorne, wife
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staged a suicide.
Foul play suspected in Northland beach death
Jo Sione-Lauaki was found dead on a remote Northland beach on Friday, after failing to return home on Thursday night. Video / Cameron Pitney / NZ Herald
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Polkinghorne trial: ‘Something wasn't right' - Family friend describes 'unusual incident'
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife and staged a suicide.
Police believe Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki was the victim of foul play
The family of Dargaville mother of eight Joanna Mai Sione-Lauaki say police told them they believe she was the victim of foul play. Video / Corey Fleming
'We trusted you:' Woman stole from Rebel Sport and friend who gave her a job
Skye Renes got rid of some stolen items after being tipped off by police connections.
'Hard loss to bear': Burglar stole family heirlooms to pay $13k drug debt
Jamie Downard, who has nearly 80 burglary convictions, broke into seven homes.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Defence lawyer questions complainant’s memory
The complainant said she knew she did not have consensual sex.
Council grilled on why it didn't investigate man's fatal fall into Wellington Harbour
Sandy Calkin had been drinking but his friends say he was steady on his feet.
'Like a high-speed car accident': Expert on toddler's fatal head injuries
Adrian Clancy allegedly caused Sadie-Leigh's brain bleeds, swelling and skull fractures.
Disturbing new evidence becomes focus of Polkinghorne murder trial
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife and staged a suicide.
Northland family have nightmares after Noel Leeming armed robbery
A man has described the terror of having a gun fired over his head.
Forensic scientist says Philip Polkinghorne's DNA found on wife’s neck
He is accused of having murdered his wife before staging it to look like a suicide.
Remorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender list
Kwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.
Driver to face charges after car crashes into home, left 3m in air
The man will appear in court on excess breath alcohol and dangerous driving charges.
Car collides with property: wedged between house and retaining wall
Emergency services responded to an address on the North Shore where a car collided with a house.
Police appeal for sightings of Dargaville mum's car amid death investigation
A black Mitsubishi Outlander found in the car park at Omamari Beach is now the focus.
'I miss him every minute of the day': Grieving dad wants harbour safety improvements
An inquest begins today into how Sandy Calkin died in Wellington Harbour in 2021.
Man who stabbed two teen Burger King workers was suffering meth psychosis
Ethan Simon said he was especially sad about his victims' ages after learning what he did.
Security guard assaulted in foiled jewellery store aggravated robbery
Dairy and Business Owners Group Chairperson, Sunny Kaushal speaks to media following an attempted robbery in Mt Roskill. Video / Supplied
Missionary who joined gang terrorised motorist on way to fatal fight
Viliami Tonga's life spiralled out of control after his mother died.
Beach Haven shooting: Alleged drug importer with gang links targeted
The 33-year-old on money laundering and drug charges was bailed to the Beach Haven address
'Nearly died': Inmate allowed out for tangi returned with a bag of meth which burst inside him
Judge tells Huata Irving, who was hospitalised, he's the “author of his own misfortune".
Jail for assistant high school principal who gave student sex toy, groomed her
Seelan Ramiah has been jailed for grooming the James Cook High teen.