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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: And now we waitOPINION: Steve Braunias continues his diary from the High Court at Auckland.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
CrimeWoman who assaulted journalist outside court sent to jailJudge: 'Journalists must do their job without fear of being assaulted.'18 Sep 06:36 AM
New ZealandCorrections 'breakdown' contributed to woman's murder by paroled ‘psychopath’Coroner makes extensive recommendations after 'preventable' murder of Chch woman.18 Sep 06:01 AM
New Zealand'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.18 Sep 06:00 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
Crime'Who do you believe?' Defence claims children colluded against Oranga Tamariki caregiversFour children say they were hit, spat on, slapped and one was even allegedly run over.18 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeWatch: Auckland garage targeted in shooting, police investigatingThe garage at the front of the property was unoccupied at the time.17 Sep 10:32 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate East Auckland firearms incidentArmed police scope out the scene on Waddell Ave, Pt England. Video / SuppliedWatch17 Sep 10:31 PM
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
New ZealandAuckland police kept busy during two 'dangerous' attempts to evade arrestA man associated with the Head Hunters has been arrested after traversing Auckland.17 Sep 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Tragically catastrophic': Teen who caused fatal crash escapes conviction, name suppressedNo conviction for Christchurch teen who killed a woman and injured four others in crash.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: A rich man womanising and a wronged woman dyingOPINION: Steve Braunias continues his diary of the Polkinghorne murder trial.17 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeBondage and discipline: Fiancee was jealous when partner had sex with other peopleHer fiance is accused of strangling two other women during BDSM sex.17 Sep 08:00 AM
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
New Zealand'Taken aback': Woman grabs policeman's genitals in strip clubThen, two months later Passion Vailea viciously attacked a woman at the supermarket.17 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal groupPolice Commissioner Andrew Coster announcing the latest phases of several linked investigations that has led the police to prosecute the Comancheros as an organised criminal group.Watch17 Sep 06:42 AM
New ZealandTortured with blowtorch, made to dig her own grave - woman's brutal month-long gang kidnapping ordealVictim kept in a state of terror for weeks while receiving “periodic beatings”.17 Sep 06:29 AM
New ZealandCannabis grower told police it was a shame he was caught as plants were "nearly ready"Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.17 Sep 05:36 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
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Ghost Team’: Police allege former US marine trained Comancheros in military tacticsComanchero spotted in camouflage 'ghillie suit' as part of alleged military drills.17 Sep 04:11 AM
New ZealandA life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind barsJudge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.17 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: Police update investigation into the ComancherosPolice announcement on an investigation into the Comanchero Motorcycle Gang.Watch17 Sep 01:55 AM
New Zealand'You'll be put in a body bag': Police warn of Comancheros' extreme violence after crackdownPolice allege Comancheros hired military trainer, set up 'Commission' to fund activities.17 Sep 01:08 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
Crime'Very stupid': Man who helped supply gun later used in Auckland CBD shooting sentencedHis lawyer claimed he believed he was selling guns to like-minded hunting enthusiasts.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Polkinghorne, the operaOPINION: Steve Braunias continues his diary of the Polkinghorne murder trial.16 Sep 05:00 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
CrimeBondage & discipline trial: Fiancée describes strangulation with another manShe said ‘breath play’ does happen in the BDSM community but is risky.16 Sep 07:40 AM
