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Jurors in Philip Polkinghorne murder trial given day off as halfway point reached
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes
OPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'
Lucy Letby: Prosecution admits it made mistakes over evidence
Door swipe data ‘vital’ to showing which nurses could have been on ward were incorrect.
Protests rock India after rape and murder of medic
Hundreds of arrests have been made and doctors urge colleagues to strike as anger grows.
NZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robbery
The victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.
Girl, 9, showing signs of PTSD after attack in hotel toilet cubicle
Mother of victim seeking therapy for her daughter after Auckland incident.
Tūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mum
Maxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.
'Overwhelming rage': Whāngai dad of murdered woman leapt dock and bashed her killer
Mokaraka lit a cigarette while sitting in the jury box after the attack.
Former Home and Away star jailed for 'unacceptable' attacks
Court hears actor assaulted a woman during a drug-induced crisis.
'Very odd exchange': Co-worker called out Polkinghorne for erratic behaviour weeks before wife's death
Meth use has become a recurring topic at the Auckland eye surgeon's murder trial.
Australian fugitive mistakenly turns himself in, years after attack
Man jailed for assaulting woman and detaining her was on the run for 18 years.
'He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury school
A week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.
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Polkinghorne trial: Third week comes to end, witness on accused's comments about sex life and drugs
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
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Pauline Hanna considered driving into a truck, GP reveals
Today the trial shifts to a new venue as Pauline Hanna's GP faces questions.
Man accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in court
Te Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.
Neighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead
'She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell.'
Neighbour saw police leading children from Tūrangi home after pair found dead
“She was just the most beautiful person. Whoever did this to her needs to rot in hell."
‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trial
He pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.
Prozac and a Christmas crisis: Pauline Hanna's GP quizzed at Polkinghorne murder trial
The surgeon is acccused of having strangled his wife then masked the death as a suicide.
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'She had to be very careful around him': What Hanna told worried friend about husband
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
'Justice for Pauline': Friend grilled on motivation for murder trial testimony
Pauline Hanna's friend continues giving evidence on day 14 of the murder trial.
Man found on Auckland road with critical injuries
The man appeared to have fallen out of a moving vehicle.
'I hope no one dies': Meth beer victim's sister's warning after toxic lollies discovered
Angela Sagala called those who imported the lollies "careless and reckless".
Steve Braunias: Sex and ghouls at the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial
OPINION: Claims of strangulation, sex and suicide notes.
A fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuries
A doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.
Pauline Hanna planned to 'see a lawyer and write a will' prior to her death, friend tells court
The eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife then staging a suicide.
'He tried to strangle me': What Pauline Hanna told friends before she died
The eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging it to look like a suicide.
Lachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s death
The inquest is in its second phase.
Polkinghorne previously put hands around wife's neck as a threat, trial hears
The eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.
Steve Braunias at Philip Polkinghorne trial: A science lesson in court
OPINION: The latest revelations at the Polkinghorne murder trial.
Disappearing belt mark on Pauline Hanna's neck was unusual, two pathologists say
The eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.
'Had no option': Bizarre reason man fatally stabbed by neighbour
They were neighbours who shared a wall. It would end in tragedy.
Pathologist testifies: ‘no indication… there was a violent attack’ on Polkinghorne’s wife
The eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.