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Polkinghorne murder trial: Most suicides don't leave notes - defence
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.
Polkinghorne trial: 'Vicious circle' of sleep deprivation may have upped suicide risk, expert says
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
The fight's over: Eviction imminent for Black Power veteran squatting on coastal land
Kevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori land for more than a decade.
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Hanna had 'whole array' of suicide risk factors the night of her death: defence psychiatrist
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
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Phone logs scrutinised from day of Pauline Hanna's death
Questions continue over whether two messages were drafted in the hours before her death.
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.
Polkinghorne trial: Juror discharged for personal reason
The Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.
Grieving parents tell the 'numbed soul' who burned their daughter to death: 'Rot in hell'
Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.
Fifth man pleads not guilty to murder of patched Head Hunter, one year after fatal gang brawl
His first court appearance comes more than a year after that of his four co-defendants.
Polkinghorne case: The former eye surgeon’s defence
Philip Polkinghorne’s lawyer called two pathologists who believe the circumstances of Pauline Hanna’s death suggest she committed suicide. Video / Corey Fleming
'Want desperately to tell someone': Shock Pauline Hanna email unearthed
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
Liz Gunn's legal challenge over airport assault tossed out
The activist assaulted a security officer by deliberately touching her without consent.
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'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.
Auckland man sentenced over attempted murder at Remuera campground
He was suffering from 'active psychotic symptoms' at the time of the attack.
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Polkinghorne trial: Defence pathologist says lack of injuries in strangling victims rare
The Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.
‘Error-ridden:’ Builder took 16 months to complete 2 months' work, fined $430k
Simon Washbourne fixed the weatherboards incorrectly and installed windows that leaked.
Judge issues minute explaining why Polkinghorne trial won't sit today
The Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.
Kiwi burglar made 51 drug deals by text while at home on monitoring bracelet
Tony Dean Adams also had used meth pipe hidden in his underwear.
Steve Braunias: Six weeks of courtroom drama at the Polkinghorne trial
OPINION: Steve Braunias on the trial of the centuries.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Shane Jones vs the judge - he's naughty but not guilty
OPINION: Judges are bristling at the criticism they’re copping.
Canterbury farm workers turn out to be Colombia-linked cocaine smugglers
Criminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.
Claire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline steps
Shane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.
Steve Braunias: At the sharp end of the Polkinghorne murder trial
OPINION: The trial is alive, a dynamic and unruly beast.
'100-fold' suicide risk v surprise sleep attack: Duelling theories emerge at Polkinghorne trial
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna.
Crown says Polkinghorne's head wound was from wife's fingernail during struggle
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna. He says it was suicide.
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Pathologist says he would have ruled death a suicide; trial to continue for another week
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.
Businessman convicted on two corruption charges gets bail - to Australia
Businessman admits giving 'gifts' to curry favour.
'Trump on steroids': The argument to keep convicted entertainment figure's name secret
A leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.
Northland man sentenced to home detention for attempting to murder terminally ill mother
The man's lawyer said he had acted out of 'compassion and love'.
Auckland bribery and corruption case: Third defendant named
The Serious Fraud Office alleges three men received about $3.5m in public funds.
Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Dr Death appears as witness
OPINION: Death – its mechanisms, its workings – was the only subject on Wednesday.
Argument over missing Nintendo console sparks fatal stabbing attack of mum
Father killed his ex-partner at an Auckland property one year ago this month.