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Witness 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.

After seven weeks and 80 witnesses, evidence concludes in Polkinghorne murder trial

The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.

Killer 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.

Polkinghorne murder trial: Most suicides don't leave notes - defence

Philip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.

Polkinghorne trial: 'Vicious circle' of sleep deprivation may have upped suicide risk, expert says

The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.

Court hears 111 call from man allegedly murdered in group mob hit

Upset whānau could be heard in court where 10 people are on trial for murder.

Hanna had 'whole array' of suicide risk factors the night of her death: defence psychiatrist

The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.

Phone logs scrutinised from day of Pauline Hanna's death

Questions continue over whether two messages were drafted in the hours before her death.

Deja vu for jurors at Polkinghorne murder trial as familiar faces return to witness box

The jury was reduced to 11 as today's hearing ended.

'It was retaliation': Brother allegedly killed in armed Mongrel Mob hit

Mitchell Te Kani was struck in the head with a crowbar. Now 10 people are on trial.

'Want desperately to tell someone': Shock Pauline Hanna email unearthed

The Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.

Former political figure has name suppression lifted, still can't be named

The man has been found guilty on eight charges of sexual assault dating back to the 1990s.

'Had to tell someone': Polkinghorne sobs as wife's private messages read in court

The Auckland surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.

Auckland man sentenced over attempted murder at Remuera campground

He was suffering from 'active psychotic symptoms' at the time of the attack.

Police name Kaitāia homicide victim

The suspect, reportedly known to the man, was charged on Sunday night with his murder.

Polkinghorne trial: Defence pathologist says lack of injuries in strangling victims rare

The Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.

Bus driver unable to walk after being beaten with skateboard in Auckland attack

The assault comes within a month of an attack on another driver in Auckland last Saturday.

Teen dies after 'fake doctor' performs operation using YouTube tutorial

His parents rushed him to hospital expecting good care. Hours later he was dead.