$106k to a sex worker, $5k on hair: Extravagant spending revealed at Polkinghorne murder trial
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
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The eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
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Fletcher Building gives warning on 2025 'challenging' year
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Polkinghorne paid Aussie escort Madison Ashton over $100k, trial hears
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna.
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'They just didn't care': Car towed with beloved Fox Terrier still inside
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Unmarked car: Company quietly tested surgeon's office after wife's suspicious death
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna.
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Police forensic accountant gives evidence on Polkinghorne's finances
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife before staging a suicide.
Jailed pair identified two years after teen dragged to death outside nightclub
The pair had name suppression through trial and well beyond sentencing.
Police release image of fifth man wanted over death of Charles Pongi
Pongi, 32, was allegedly shot during a brawl involving more 70 gang members.
Pakuranga Heights shooting: Security camera footage wanted, autopsy completed
Police are still hunting for the shooters, have been canvassing suburb for info.
When will we know more about Du Val's interim receivership?
Report went in last Friday, PwC says. Nothing has been released in public yet.
Teens allegedly try robbing Auckland dairy, get trapped in store
Five youths stormed Duke Street Superette in Three Kings, tried taking from the till.
'All of a sudden they were gone': Sabine family neighbour recalls parents leaving kids home alone
Police found the husband's mummified corpse in their backyard in 2015.
'Hard pill to swallow': Tevaga opens up on Warriors exit before Mt Smart goodbye
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'Looks like a war zone': 7 teens arrested after McDonald’s targeted in robbery
'Every single window is broken, from the drive-through to the entrance.'
Body found floating near Beach Haven wharf, police investigating
The death is being treated as unexplained.
The iconic Auckland restaurants that have closed in 2024
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Meth detected on air con in Polkinghorne's consult room, jury hears
The jury weren't required in the High Court yesterday.
Andrew Reding appointed Fletcher Building chief executive
He has held roles at Graeme Hart's Rank Group in the US.
Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht and St John staff walk off job | Focus Morning Bulletin August 20
In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, Kiwi on board sunk luxury yacht, thousands of St John staff walk off the job, and boost to Auckland safety.
'Keep smiling in heaven': Tongan grandfather gunned down in van remembered as kind man
Courier company Poste Haste said workers had been left devastated by the shooting.
Empire gets largest Vital shareholder to back 50.01% takeover offer
Vital is due to deliver its full-year result next Tuesday.
Death, rocks, doubters, tunnellers and Dublin: CRL's Sean Sweeney
'Would have preferred to stay in New Zealand. I love New Zealand. I’m a passionate Kiwi.'
Watch: Moment gunshots ring out in East Auckland suburban shooting that killed grandad
Grandfather was found in a courier van with a gunshot wound and died at the scene.
Watch: Car almost hits pedestrians in 'incredibly serious' three-vehicle Manurewa confrontation
Video has emerged of a car swerving onto the footpath in Manurewa.