Crime‘You do spoil me’: Private letters between Polkinghorne and wife releasedThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife Pauline Hanna.22 Aug 05:29 AM
New ZealandDefence say dad's 'magic carpet ride' caused Waikato toddler's fatal injuriesBut, the Crown says it was Harlee-Rose's stepmum who snapped and killed the 2-year-old.22 Aug 04:11 AM
LiveCrimeKiwi study says meth users twice as likely to assault partner, trial hearsThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna.22 Aug 12:50 AM
New ZealandFriends of sexual abuse complainants testify against former political figureThe accused has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault.21 Aug 08:01 AM
Crime$106k to a sex worker, $5k on hair: Extravagant spending revealed at Polkinghorne murder trialThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna.21 Aug 07:14 AM
New ZealandDad's fury as police drop case of son allegedly being dragged underwater at poolMike Zhang says decision is 'bulls***' and boy has been mentally affected by incident.21 Aug 06:46 AM
CrimePauline Hanna spent tens of thousands of dollars on hair, beauty, skin cream and dry cleaningThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.21 Aug 04:52 AM
New ZealandMan jailed for violence against toddler who suffered injuries 'worse than some fatalities''It’s pure luck and good fortune that (she) was able to survive the multiple attacks'.21 Aug 02:38 AM
CrimePolkinghorne paid Aussie escort Madison Ashton over $100k, trial hearsThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna.20 Aug 11:53 PM
New Zealand'I'm sick of everyone thinking I'm a murderer': Teen stepmum accused of killing toddlerThe Crown alleges Jessica Mulford stomped on toddler Harlee-Rose.20 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandDad wanting to leave gang told it would cost him $20k - or his uteThe man was then assaulted before locking himself, his pregnant wife and kids in a room.20 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeUnmarked car: Company quietly tested surgeon's office after wife's suspicious deathThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna.20 Aug 05:58 AM
CrimePolice forensic accountant gives evidence on Polkinghorne's financesThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife before staging a suicide.20 Aug 05:19 AM
CrimeJailed pair identified two years after teen dragged to death outside nightclubThe pair had name suppression through trial and well beyond sentencing.20 Aug 05:12 AM
New ZealandPolice release image of fifth man wanted over death of Charles PongiPongi, 32, was allegedly shot during a brawl involving more 70 gang members.20 Aug 05:08 AM
CrimeMeth detected on air con in Polkinghorne's consult room, jury hearsThe jury weren't required in the High Court yesterday.19 Aug 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Keep smiling in heaven': Tongan grandfather gunned down in van remembered as kind manCourier company Poste Haste said workers had been left devastated by the shooting.19 Aug 08:26 PM
New ZealandWatch: Moment gunshots ring out in East Auckland suburban shooting that killed grandadGrandfather was found in a courier van with a gunshot wound and died at the scene.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrown says stabbing of dog walker was ‘reckless killing’Bailey Messervy, 20, is charged with the murder of Nigel Wilson in Christchurch.19 Aug 08:20 AM
New Zealand‘Your kids saw this’: Ex-lifeguard jailed after brutal stomping on fellow diner’s headThe attacker, an ex-lifeguard of 19 years, then put him in the recovery position.19 Aug 06:00 AM
CrimeHomicide investigation launched after grandad gunned down'I ran over to see if he was still alive ... but he was already gone.'19 Aug 05:04 AM
CrimeJurors in Philip Polkinghorne murder trial given day off as halfway point reachedThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.18 Aug 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimesOPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'18 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldLucy Letby: Prosecution admits it made mistakes over evidenceDoor swipe data ‘vital’ to showing which nurses could have been on ward were incorrect.17 Aug 03:48 AM
WorldProtests rock India after rape and murder of medicHundreds of arrests have been made and doctors urge colleagues to strike as anger grows.17 Aug 12:08 AM
WorldNZ diplomat tied up, hit in face with pistol at Paris apartment during robberyThe victim was reportedly hit in the face with the butt of a pistol.16 Aug 11:04 PM
New ZealandGirl, 9, showing signs of PTSD after attack in hotel toilet cubicleMother of victim seeking therapy for her daughter after Auckland incident.16 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTūrangi deaths: Woman identified, described as loving mumMaxine Puhi was one of two people found dead in a Tūrangi home this week.16 Aug 06:34 AM
New Zealand'Overwhelming rage': Whāngai dad of murdered woman leapt dock and bashed her killerMokaraka lit a cigarette while sitting in the jury box after the attack.16 Aug 06:03 AM
EntertainmentFormer Home and Away star jailed for 'unacceptable' attacksCourt hears actor assaulted a woman during a drug-induced crisis.16 Aug 05:57 AM
Crime'Very odd exchange': Co-worker called out Polkinghorne for erratic behaviour weeks before wife's deathMeth use has become a recurring topic at the Auckland eye surgeon's murder trial.16 Aug 05:51 AM
WorldAustralian fugitive mistakenly turns himself in, years after attackMan jailed for assaulting woman and detaining her was on the run for 18 years.16 Aug 05:21 AM
New Zealand'He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury schoolA week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.16 Aug 04:51 AM
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
