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'A labyrinth of lies:' Lawyer criticises case against convicted murderers

Gail Maney and Stephen Stone's lawyers say it's too late for a retrial now.

Pathologist testifies: ‘no indication… there was a violent attack’ on Polkinghorne’s wife

The eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.

Shaun Johnson to be named against Manly

Shaun Johnson is set to play against Manly, easing fans' concerns about his injury.

Tensions rise during cross-examination of pathologist

Pauline Hanna's stress level before her death has become a significant part of the defence

'It's a cool job': PM's advice on the role beneficiaries should fill

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said there is a desperate shortage of digger operators.

Graeme Hart’s Carter Holt Harvey Equities liquidated in group overhaul

The liquidation is being carried out as part of the rationalisation of the group.'

Kiwi rugby player killed in Perth car crash

Joseph Simpkins had become a popular figure in Western Australia.

Will the Du Val founders' reality TV show ever hit our screens?

Du Val show might air overseas initially, producer says.

'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island

Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.

Head Hunter charity run ends with 27 bikes green-stickered, two impounded

Cops swooped on the bikie gang's anniversary ride over the weekend.

Pauline Hanna feared husband had swindled control of their finances, niece testifies

The eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging it to look like a suicide.

Retirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m village

Building to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.

Polkinghorne trial: Eye doctor's hairdresser reveals another sex worker relationship

The eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staging a suicide.

One dead after car crashes into ditch on Paparimu Rd, Hunua

A helicopter was dispatched to the crash near the border of Auckland and Waikato.

Sold for A$170m: Fletcher's Australian plumbing business Tradelink

A$10m of the deal has been deferred and might not be paid till 2026, company says.

NZ makes history and calls for tougher policies | Focus Morning Bulletin August 12

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, NZ’s history-making Olympics, ChCh cathedral blow for businesses and Wellington’s slow economic recovery.