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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBig win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property disputeLawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.19 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne trial: The jury is going out - what happens now?What happens once the jury goes out after hearing eight weeks of evidence?18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudge summation in Philip Polkinghorne murder trialJustice Lang provides instruction to the jury as they head into deliberations on Thursday morning.Watch18 Sep 07:33 AM
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
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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSupreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZBeca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.18 Sep 01:31 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
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 ZealandPolkinghorne case: A summary of the closing submissions from Crown and defenceThe jury charged with deciding whether Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne murdered his wife is expected to begin deliberating soon.Watch17 Sep 07:24 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
New ZealandChristchurch rape trial: Jury retires to consider verdicts after six weeks of evidenceFormer footballer denies accusations at High Court trial in Christchurch.16 Sep 11:13 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
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
KahuIwi ‘disgusted’ by Kaipara council scrapping Māori ward'I really don't believe that they give a hoot about Te Tiriti o Waitangi,' critic says.14 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandNine properties worth $5.7m seized in black market tobacco casePolice and Customs earlier seized 408kg of tobacco and 11,000 cigarettes.14 Sep 02:00 AM
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 ZealandThe fight's over: Eviction imminent for Black Power veteran squatting on coastal landKevin Moore has been illegally occupying Māori land for more than a decade.12 Sep 06:00 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
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Juror discharged for personal reasonThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.11 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandGrieving 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.11 Sep 04:27 AM
New ZealandFifth man pleads not guilty to murder of patched Head Hunter, one year after fatal gang brawlHis first court appearance comes more than a year after that of his four co-defendants.10 Sep 10:11 PM
CrimePolkinghorne case: The former eye surgeon’s defencePhilip Polkinghorne’s lawyer called two pathologists who believe the circumstances of Pauline Hanna’s death suggest she committed suicide. Video / Corey FlemingWatch10 Sep 10:02 AM
Crime'Want desperately to tell someone': Shock Pauline Hanna email unearthedThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.10 Sep 06:27 AM
New ZealandLiz Gunn's legal challenge over airport assault tossed outThe activist assaulted a security officer by deliberately touching her without consent.10 Sep 04:32 AM
