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Alibi or evidence tampering? Polkinghorne blood stain scrutinised at murder trial

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

Mt Wellington death: Two charged with murder appear in Auckland District Court

The pair appeared in the Auckland District Court this morning.

'Frenzied and uncontrolled': Jealous ex's fish and chip shop stabbing attack

Andrew Walsh-Thompson followed his ex and her new partner into the shop and lost control.

Man accused of murdering 8yo Hamilton boy appears in court

The victim of Sunday night's alleged assault was Zahquiel Taipeti, 8.

Power expert says washing machine didn't run morning of Hanna's death

Auckland surgeon Philip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.

‘It could have been lights out’: Man with disability assaulted over mobility parking space

The man is welcoming an increase in fines for people who abuse mobility parking spaces.

Man in court on murder charge after fatal Onehunga shooting

Accused gets interim name suppression after appearing over weekend shooting.

'Going to miss you, mate': Slain scientist farewelled at place he 'lived and died'

Thorpe's mate said he would 'enjoy' getting the last laugh today during his eulogy.

‘Give mummy big hugs’: Child, 8, killed after group attack in Hamilton has been named

Zahquiel's family paid tribute saying he could rest in his late mother's arms.

Woman injures five in stabbing attack on bus in Germany

At least 40 people were on the bus travelling to a festival when the incident happened.

Privilege and lies: The wasted life of Sydney schoolgirl killer

Raised among Sydney's elite, Charlise Mutten's killer lived a life of drug use and crime.

'She did not look well': Defence tries to flip 'silly old fool' narrative at Polkinghorne murder trial

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

Turning our negative into a positive: Why Grace Millane's mum is trekking Mt Everest

Mother of murdered backpacker is set to climb another mountain in a bid to help women.

'Calculated torture': Mother forced to watch as son bashed with hammer

Torture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.

Polkinghorne's lawyer rips into 'intoxicated' police as defence takes the offensive at murder trial

The surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.

'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sister

The surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.

Funeral for Auckland grandfather gunned down in courier van to take place today

Police are yet to arrest anyone in connection with the fatal shooting.

'Send the boys over': Tribesman who murdered 'police nark' fights prison recall

Lenin Lazarus fatally shot Shane Hohepa at a patching party at the gang's headquarters.