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The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.
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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.
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Darleen Tana saga: Greens head to court over the right to hold a meeting
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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.
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Jury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne watch footage captured inside Auckland Eye
The jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial has viewed footage from October 17, 2020, showing three people, including one believed to be Polkinghorne, entering Auckland Eye.
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Phone records show aborted 4am mystery messages on day of Pauline Hanna's death
Philip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled his wife in their Remuera home.
Pauline Hanna started message on phone at 4am morning of death, defence says
The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.
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'You know damn well': Tense cross-examination at Polkinghorne trial
Polkinghorne's lawyer has engaged in a tense exchange with a detective in court.
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'Friendship' or 'double life'? Polkinghorne jury views intimate messages with tabloid star escort
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Steve Braunias: On four weeks at the Polkinghorne trial
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