New Zealand'It was like slow motion': Brother recalls fatal strike during Mongrel Mob brawlThomas Te Kani said he immediately dropped to the ground to cover his brother.19 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne murder trial: Jury sent home, deliberations to resume next weekThe former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.19 Sep 06:02 AM
New ZealandTwo women sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Rau TongiaFollowing sentencing, many members of Tongia’s family yelled out his name.19 Sep 04:08 AM
CrimePolkinghorne sobs before jury retires to consider verdict after 52 daysThe former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.19 Sep 04:01 AM
World'Jealous' boyfriend murdered waitress partner over serving customersThe man has been sentenced to more than two decades in jail.18 Sep 11:29 PM
CrimeJury will deliberate Polkinghorne verdict tomorrow: 'Don’t allow emotion, sympathy or prejudice guide'Justice Graham Lang told the jury to focus on the facts.18 Sep 06:44 AM
CrimeWoman who assaulted journalist outside court sent to jailJudge: 'Journalists must do their job without fear of being assaulted.'18 Sep 06:36 AM
New Zealand'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.18 Sep 06:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Judge sends jury home as verdict deliberations begin tomorrowThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.18 Sep 05:09 AM
LiveCrimeJury in Polkinghorne murder trial expected to begin deciding verdict todayThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.17 Sep 09:27 PM
EntertainmentDiddy arrest: Mogul charged with sex trafficking, racketeeringSpeculation of an arrest has been building since March.17 Sep 07:18 PM
CrimePolkinghorne's bulk meth purchases, 'strangulation' search not unusual, defence arguesAccusations the eye surgeon staged a suicide are 'murder mystery' fantasy: defence.17 Sep 07:41 AM
New ZealandMan hospitalised with serious injuries after attack in TitirangiA man has been arrested in Titirangi this afternoon.17 Sep 07:06 AM
New Zealand'Taken aback': Woman grabs policeman's genitals in strip clubThen, two months later Passion Vailea viciously attacked a woman at the supermarket.17 Sep 07:00 AM
SportRugby player banned for nine weeks after punch during post-game handshakesA Spotswood United player punched a Coastal Rugby player after a Premier grade match.17 Sep 06:40 AM
LiveCrimeJury in Polkinghorne murder trial expected to begin deciding verdict tomorrowThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.17 Sep 04:44 AM
LiveCrime'Murder mystery' Crown case in Polkinghorne killing relies on a 'phantom', defence saysThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.17 Sep 01:02 AM
PoliticsNew sentencing laws to hit Parliament as progress on PM’s public service targets revealedThe Government's target regarding violent crime is considered 'at risk'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cold-blooded act of killing:' Elderly Triad assassin to remain behind barsWan Yee Chow gunned down a gang enforcer outside an Auckland karaoke bar in 2005.16 Sep 08:00 AM
CrimeSurgeon's life became 'aggressively shambolic' with sex, spending and violence prior to wife's murder - CrownThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering wife Pauline Hanna, staging a suicide.16 Sep 07:52 AM
New Zealand'I'm mighty Mongrel Mob': Niece describes events leading to fatal brawlThe now 22-year-old was scared for her 8-week-old baby inside the house.16 Sep 07:02 AM
Crime'Increased libido': Polkinghorne's high sex drive sign of serious P habit, Crown allegesThe surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna before staging a suicide.16 Sep 04:43 AM
LiveCrime'Unmasks the murderer': Crown lays out case for Polkinghorne's guilt in closing addressThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.15 Sep 10:32 PM
New ZealandWitness says 'more than 30' Mob members walked up driveway 'barking'The mobsters were heard, and seen, barking and shouting as they walked up the driveway.13 Sep 06:23 AM
CrimeAfter seven weeks and 80 witnesses, evidence concludes in Polkinghorne murder trialThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.13 Sep 03:01 AM
New ZealandKiller who beat man to death with a wheel brace was full of 'righteous anger'Peter Holmes murdered Jamie Ellis after hearing he had allegedly abused a woman.13 Sep 03:00 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne murder trial: Most suicides don't leave notes - defencePhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.13 Sep 12:37 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: 'Vicious circle' of sleep deprivation may have upped suicide risk, expert saysThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.12 Sep 07:50 AM
New ZealandCourt hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hitUpset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.12 Sep 07:05 AM
LiveCrimeHanna had 'whole array' of suicide risk factors the night of her death: defence psychiatristThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.12 Sep 05:06 AM
LiveCrimePhone logs scrutinised from day of Pauline Hanna's deathQuestions continue over whether two messages were drafted in the hours before her death.12 Sep 12:24 AM
CrimeDeja vu for jurors at Polkinghorne murder trial as familiar faces return to witness boxThe jury was reduced to 11 as today's hearing ended.11 Sep 07:08 AM
New ZealandMan sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's faceSteven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.11 Sep 07:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Juror discharged for personal reasonThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.11 Sep 05:23 AM
