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![Pauline Hanna's phone on day she died the focus as trial resumes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Pauline Hanna's phone on day she died the focus as trial resumes
Questions continue over whether two messages were drafted in the hours before her death.
![Major police operation on Auckland harbour today - why locals need not worry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Major police operation on Auckland harbour today - why locals need not worry
The exercise will simulate a disaster on a commuter ferry.
Voices from the Pacific
![What happened to Rapanui? New study explodes Easter Island myth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
What happened to Rapanui? New study explodes Easter Island myth
Easter Island is known for the moai carved by the Rapanui people.
!['Out of line': PM slams doctors for prioritising Māori and Pasifika](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
'Out of line': PM slams doctors for prioritising Māori and Pasifika
The PM says health professionals were wrong to implement a race-based policy.
![Pacific nations push 'ecocide' to be recognised at International Criminal Court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Pacific nations push 'ecocide' to be recognised at International Criminal Court
Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa have formally presented a proposal to the world's highest court.
Auckland Property news
![NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
![First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
First Kmart, now $235m new funds for Mark Gunton's Westgate
Consortium money will allow the further expansion of Auckland's Westgate.
![Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Westgate's traffic 'disaster': Owner to square off with council in court
Mark Gunton plans robust appeal to traffic decision.
Auckland Sport news
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![NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
![Lucky punter wins $4.3 million Lotto Powerball jackpot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Lucky punter wins $4.3 million Lotto Powerball jackpot
Tonight's winner is the 16th punter to win Lotto's Powerball jackpot in 2024.
![Deja vu for jurors at Polkinghorne murder trial as familiar faces return to witness box](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Deja vu for jurors at Polkinghorne murder trial as familiar faces return to witness box
The jury was reduced to 11 as today's hearing ended.
!['Had to tell someone': Polkinghorne sobs as wife's private messages read in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
'Had to tell someone': Polkinghorne sobs as wife's private messages read in court
The Auckland surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
![Polkinghorne trial: Defence pathologist says lack of injuries in strangling victims rare](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Polkinghorne trial: Defence pathologist says lack of injuries in strangling victims rare
The Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.
![Watch: Near-miss head-on crash caught on camera, highlights dangers of dynamic lanes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Watch: Near-miss head-on crash caught on camera, highlights dangers of dynamic lanes
Concerns were raised about the Panmure Hwy Bridge last month. A fix is still in the works.