UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches
The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.
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Polkinghorne case: The not guilty verdict
Philip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Video / NZ Herald
Not guilty: Reaction outside court as Polkinghorne walks away a free man
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Polkinghorne and his sister return home after acquittal
Philip Polkinghorne and his sister return home after murder acquittal.
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The Auckland eye surgeon was accused of killing wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.
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‘Let Pauline rest in peace’: Polkinghorne found not guilty of murdering wife
The Crown said the Remuera surgeon strangled his wife. The defence said it was suicide.
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'Pauline died never knowing the truth, I wish she had just called me.'
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Philip Polkinghorne found not guilty of murder and manslaughter
The jury has found Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of the murder of his wife Pauline Hanna.
Polkinghorne speaks outside court after not guilty verdict
Polkinghorne speaks outside court after not guilty verdict
Revealed: Jury's question to judge in Polkinghorne murder trial
The jury will return to court at 11am.
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Polkinghorne murder trial: Jury sent home, deliberations to resume next week
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No verdict reached as jury retire until Monday
No verdict Friday as the jury in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial retire until Monday morning.
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The former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.
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