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Cash in the ceiling: Finders keepers not always the case, lawyer says
A couple want to lay claim to $232k cash they found tucked away in their home.

Condition of Pauline Hanna’s body consistent with hanging, not strangulation - pathologist
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.

'Pretty grim stuff': Veteran pathologist gives evidence in Polkinghorne trial
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.

Finders keepers: Couple fight to retain $232k of suspected drug money found in roof space
Police say the money is probably 'tainted' and should be handed to the Crown.

Engineer who conducted simulation of alleged suicide method gives evidence at murder trial
The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.

Man angry about wheelie bin contract ploughed into road worker with kids in his car
Finn Higgins admitted six charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.

Polkinghorne considered selling Remuera home: Accountant
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.

Onehunga shooting victim was gang member who was once shot at by police
Anthony Edward Rangi was a patched member of the Black Power-affiliated gang Mangu Kaha.

Jury shown explicit images and videos found on phone
Jury sees explicit images, videos on accused's phone in Christchurch sexual assault trial.

Power expert says washing machine didn't run morning of Hanna's death
Auckland surgeon Philip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.

Man in court on murder charge after fatal Onehunga shooting
Accused gets interim name suppression after appearing over weekend shooting.

Polkinghorne's investment adviser tells of eye surgeon's $2.2m portfolio
He had invested into Apple, Amazon and other large multinationals.

Prefect and deputy head boy turned corrupt baggage handler sentenced for major meth scheme
The organised criminal group wanted to smuggle 500kg of meth through Auckland Airport.

Suki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of Appeal
A new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.

Heather du Plessis-Allan: Greens humiliated by rogue rookie Darleen Tana
OPINION: The Greens have picked a fight with someone they clearly underestimated.

Māori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024
Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.

Steve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Doctor’s songs of innocence
OPINION: So now the defence is under way in the murder trial.

Polkinghorne's lawyer rips into 'intoxicated' police as defence takes the offensive at murder trial
The surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.

'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sister
The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.

Polkinghorne case: A summary of the Crown's case against murder accused
A summary of the case the Crown has presented in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne Video / Carson Bluck

'Send the boys over': Tribesman who murdered 'police nark' fights prison recall
Lenin Lazarus fatally shot Shane Hohepa at a patching party at the gang's headquarters.

Overnight deal buys Darleen Tana more time, but Greens keen to 'move on'
The parties struck a deal before Thursday's court hearing.

Polkinghorne murder trial not sitting today, defence to open tomorrow
The trial will resume on Friday at 10am.

'A real stretch': Law expert says Darleen Tana's chances of winning in court 'not good'
Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.

Where's Madison? Crown wrapping up, but star witness nowhere to be seen
The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.

'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciary
It comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.

Darleen Tana saga: Greens head to court over the right to hold a meeting
Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.

Surprise Crown witness casts doubt on claim Hanna's phone used to draft 4am messages
The surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna and staging a suicide.

Police intercepted Polkinghorne's calls before he was charged, jury told
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled his wife in their Remuera home.