LiveCrimePolkinghorne trial: Third week comes to end, witness on accused's comments about sex life and drugsThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.16 Aug 01:37 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Witness speaks about Polkinghorne's visit the day before Hanna's funeralWitness Susan Ormonde speaks about Philip Polkinghorne visiting her house the day before Pauline Hanna's funeral.Watch16 Aug 01:20 AM
LiveCrimePauline Hanna considered driving into a truck, GP revealsToday the trial shifts to a new venue as Pauline Hanna's GP faces questions.16 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in courtTe Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.15 Aug 11:58 PM
New Zealand‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trialHe pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.15 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeProzac and a Christmas crisis: Pauline Hanna's GP quizzed at Polkinghorne murder trialThe surgeon is acccused of having strangled his wife then masked the death as a suicide.15 Aug 06:29 AM
LiveCrime'She had to be very careful around him': What Hanna told worried friend about husbandThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.15 Aug 03:53 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Pauline Hanna's friend says Polkinghorne tried to strangle herPauline Hanna's friend John Riordan put his hands around his neck as he gives evidence in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial.Watch15 Aug 03:37 AM
Crime'Justice for Pauline': Friend grilled on motivation for murder trial testimonyPauline Hanna's friend continues giving evidence on day 14 of the murder trial.15 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandDrug researcher believes Mexican cartels responsible for meth lolliesA leading drug researcher believes it’s likely there are more meth-laced lollies in the community, but is confident the delivery to Auckland City Mission was unintentional.Watch15 Aug 02:07 AM
Crime11-year-old among eight arrested for evading police in AucklandSix youths aged 11 to 15 were arrested.15 Aug 12:27 AM
CrimeMan found with stab wounds outside Pukekohe supermarketThe man was taken to hospital; in a 'moderate condition'.14 Aug 10:00 PM
CrimeMichael Morrah speaks to Angela Sagala following meth laced lollies found in AucklandAiden Sagala died after unknowingly drinking liquid methamphetamine. His sister, Angela Sagala, speaks to Michael Morrah after the discovery of meth-laced lollies in Auckland.Watch14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandA fall or strangulation? Dr questions stepmum's explanation for toddler's injuriesA doctor assessed an injured Harlee-Rose five months before she was allegedly murdered.14 Aug 10:21 AM
CrimePauline Hanna planned to 'see a lawyer and write a will' prior to her death, friend tells courtThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 07:46 AM
CrimeHostage situation in Te Atatu: Auckland police arrest man after assaultA police spokesman told the Herald they received a report a man was being held against his will at an address on Matipo Rd at 2.34pm. Caption: Video / Grant RoutenWatch14 Aug 07:09 AM
Crime'He tried to strangle me': What Pauline Hanna told friends before she diedThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging it to look like a suicide.14 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandLollies distributed in food parcels contain "potentially lethal levels" of methAt least three people have so far needed medical attention after lollies found to contain 3 grams of methamphetamine were donated to, then distributed by the Auckland City Mission.Watch14 Aug 04:23 AM
New ZealandCrown admits there's no evidence convicted killer Gail Maney murdered anyoneThe only witness recanted their evidence and has since died.14 Aug 04:11 AM
Crime'Deeply worrying': Three treated after eating meth-laced lollies, 16 packets recoveredThe Drug Foundation said the lollies contained 'lethal levels' of meth.14 Aug 03:59 AM
CrimePolkinghorne previously put hands around wife's neck as a threat, trial hearsThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne murder trial: Pauline Hanna's friend gives evidence about strangulation threatVictoria Pheasant Riordan puts hands around her neck as she recounts Pauline Hanna's description of strangulation threat from Philip Polkinghorne.Watch14 Aug 12:48 AM
New ZealandMan who shot Daniel Eliu six times at point-blank range in ‘targeted’ murder sentencedThomas Tahitahi shot Mob captain outside a church in front of 200 people.13 Aug 11:34 PM
CrimeComanchero admits helping facilitate largest meth haul ever intercepted in NZPolice and Customs seized 613kg of the drug wrapped in tea bags on a flight from Malaysia.13 Aug 10:47 PM
New ZealandKing Cobra gang member accidentally spikes own car – pistol, ammunition foundThe man was also breaching his bail and was facing charges in Papakura District Court.13 Aug 09:24 PM
New Zealand'I was being as gentle as possible': Mother denies injuring daughter during Covid testThe jury had to decide if the injuries were accidental or caused by an "enraged" mother.13 Aug 06:00 PM
CrimeDisappearing belt mark on Pauline Hanna's neck was unusual, two pathologists sayThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.13 Aug 08:02 AM
New ZealandPolice bust exposes tale of loan sharks, guns, drugs - and $1 million cashPo-Chen Chien turned to drug dealing to repay loan sharks who were funding his gambling.13 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand'A labyrinth of lies:' Lawyer criticises case against convicted murderersGail Maney and Stephen Stone's lawyers say it's too late for a retrial now.13 Aug 05:38 AM
CrimePathologist testifies: ‘no indication… there was a violent attack’ on Polkinghorne’s wifeThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.13 Aug 05:14 AM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping chargesPolice from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.13 Aug 02:47 AM
LiveCrimeTensions rise during cross-examination of pathologistPauline Hanna's stress level before her death has become a significant part of the defence13 Aug 01:34 AM
New ZealandPolice officer's kick to armed burglar's head deemed justifiedThe burglar had held the police dog's jaws shut with both hands.12 Aug 10:56 PM
New ZealandRape by stealth: The disturbing crime trend on the rise in New ZealandPolice reveal details of rape by stealth prosecutions in New Zealand.12 Aug 08:01 PM
