New ZealandCash in the ceiling: Finders keepers not always the case, lawyer saysA couple want to lay claim to $232k cash they found tucked away in their home.04 Sep 07:12 AM
CrimeCondition of Pauline Hanna’s body consistent with hanging, not strangulation - pathologistThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.04 Sep 05:36 AM
LiveCrime'Pretty grim stuff': Veteran pathologist gives evidence in Polkinghorne trialPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.03 Sep 11:37 PM
New ZealandFinders keepers: Couple fight to retain $232k of suspected drug money found in roof spacePolice say the money is probably 'tainted' and should be handed to the Crown.03 Sep 06:52 AM
CrimeEngineer who conducted simulation of alleged suicide method gives evidence at murder trialThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.03 Sep 06:37 AM
New ZealandMan angry about wheelie bin contract ploughed into road worker with kids in his carFinn Higgins admitted six charges in the High Court at Hamilton today.03 Sep 01:14 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne considered selling Remuera home: AccountantPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.03 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandOnehunga shooting victim was gang member who was once shot at by policeAnthony Edward Rangi was a patched member of the Black Power-affiliated gang Mangu Kaha.02 Sep 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: In defence of the good doctor, PolkinghorneSteve Braunias reports on the defence of murder accused Philip Polkinghorne.02 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeAlibi or evidence tampering? Polkinghorne blood stain scrutinised at murder trialThe surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.02 Sep 07:22 AM
New ZealandJury shown explicit images and videos found on phoneJury sees explicit images, videos on accused's phone in Christchurch sexual assault trial.02 Sep 06:42 AM
CrimePower expert says washing machine didn't run morning of Hanna's deathAuckland surgeon Philip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.02 Sep 04:19 AM
New ZealandMan in court on murder charge after fatal Onehunga shootingAccused gets interim name suppression after appearing over weekend shooting.02 Sep 02:51 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne's investment adviser tells of eye surgeon's $2.2m portfolioHe had invested into Apple, Amazon and other large multinationals.02 Sep 01:02 AM
CrimePrefect and deputy head boy turned corrupt baggage handler sentenced for major meth schemeThe organised criminal group wanted to smuggle 500kg of meth through Auckland Airport.01 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandSuki's legacy: The dog attack that went all the way to the Court of AppealA new ruling has clarified the hazy laws around destruction orders for dogs that attack.01 Sep 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Greens humiliated by rogue rookie Darleen TanaOPINION: The Greens have picked a fight with someone they clearly underestimated.31 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Doctor’s songs of innocenceOPINION: So now the defence is under way in the murder trial.30 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'She did not look well': Defence tries to flip 'silly old fool' narrative at Polkinghorne murder trialThe eye surgeon is accused of having fatally strangled wife Pauline Hanna in Auckland.30 Aug 07:13 AM
New Zealand'Calculated torture': Mother forced to watch as son bashed with hammerTorture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.30 Aug 01:49 AM
CrimePolkinghorne's lawyer rips into 'intoxicated' police as defence takes the offensive at murder trialThe surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.30 Aug 01:33 AM
LiveCrime'Are you suggesting I'm lying?' Prosecution casts doubt on suicide claim by Hanna's sisterThe surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.30 Aug 01:24 AM
New ZealandPolkinghorne case: A summary of the Crown's case against murder accusedA summary of the case the Crown has presented in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne Video / Carson BluckWatch29 Aug 11:06 PM
New Zealand'Send the boys over': Tribesman who murdered 'police nark' fights prison recallLenin Lazarus fatally shot Shane Hohepa at a patching party at the gang's headquarters.29 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandOvernight deal buys Darleen Tana more time, but Greens keen to 'move on'The parties struck a deal before Thursday's court hearing.29 Aug 12:12 AM
CrimePolkinghorne murder trial not sitting today, defence to open tomorrowThe trial will resume on Friday at 10am.28 Aug 09:40 PM
Politics'A real stretch': Law expert says Darleen Tana's chances of winning in court 'not good'Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.28 Aug 08:00 PM
CrimeWhere's Madison? Crown wrapping up, but star witness nowhere to be seenThe surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife to start a new life with an escort.28 Aug 06:30 AM
Politics'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciaryIt comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.28 Aug 06:18 AM
PoliticsDarleen Tana saga: Greens head to court over the right to hold a meeting Tana is seeking a judicial review to avoid being booted from Parliament.28 Aug 05:40 AM
CrimeSurprise Crown witness casts doubt on claim Hanna's phone used to draft 4am messagesThe surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna and staging a suicide.28 Aug 03:27 AM
CrimePolice intercepted Polkinghorne's calls before he was charged, jury toldPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled his wife in their Remuera home.28 Aug 12:34 AM
New ZealandDrug dispute: Killer jailed for a kick the victim never saw comingJudge halted killer's apology - saying there was no point as no one wanted to hear it.27 Aug 11:44 PM