New ZealandCity could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension deniedTauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment'A sad day' – Shareholders Association regrets loss of Arvida to sharemarket'We regard this as like a death in the family,' the NZSA's Grant Diggle said.25 Sep 04:02 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why the Govt's sentencing reforms will annoy judges and clog the courtsOPINION: The New Zealand judiciary is not soft by world standards.25 Sep 02:00 AM
CrimeMurder victim found face down in muddy paddock with pieces of his ears missingWire Reddington says he didn't kill Jamie Gill - but if he did he was insane at the time.24 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandMAFS star loses realtor licence for not completing Māori cultural courseWilson said he had no issue with the course but didn't have time to do it before filming.24 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandPolkinghorne trial and e-scooters | Focus Morning Bulletin September 24, 2024How sex worker Madison Ashton reacted to 'botched' Polkinghorne case, last-ditch effort to save the iconic Chateau Tongariro and high hopes for new e-scooter contracts.Watch23 Sep 07:32 PM
CrimePolkinghorne case: The not guilty verdictPhilip Polkinghorne has been found not guilty of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 08:43 AM
New ZealandNot guilty: Reaction outside court as Polkinghorne walks away a free manReaction from both sides outside court after not guilty verdict in Polkinghorne murder trial. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Sep 06:01 AM
CrimePolkinghorne and his sister return home after acquittalPhilip Polkinghorne and his sister return home after murder acquittal.Watch23 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne trial timeline: Nine weeks that gripped the nationThe Auckland eye surgeon was accused of killing wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home.23 Sep 04:32 AM
LiveCrime‘Let Pauline rest in peace’: Polkinghorne found not guilty of murdering wifeThe Crown said the Remuera surgeon strangled his wife. The defence said it was suicide.23 Sep 03:53 AM
New ZealandHow sex worker Madison Ashton reacted to 'botched' Polkinghorne case'Pauline died never knowing the truth, I wish she had just called me.'23 Sep 03:21 AM
OpinionOpinion: Pauline Hanna wasn't the one on trial – here's the happy life I wish she'd hadOPINION: I didn’t know Pauline. I think I would have liked her.23 Sep 03:10 AM
CrimeSex, drugs and despair: Inside the Polkinghorne murder trial, which gripped the nationThe eye surgeon's eight-week murder trial was based on circumstantial evidence.23 Sep 02:50 AM
CrimePhilip Polkinghorne found not guilty of murder and manslaughterThe jury has found Philip Polkinghorne not guilty of the murder of his wife Pauline Hanna.Watch23 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandPolkinghorne speaks outside court after not guilty verdictPolkinghorne speaks outside court after not guilty verdictWatch23 Sep 02:29 AM
CrimeRevealed: Jury's question to judge in Polkinghorne murder trialThe jury will return to court at 11am.22 Sep 11:28 PM
New ZealandHelp came 30mins too late for mother and son following boating tragedySkipper Kevin McQuire survived and will be sentenced for manslaughter later this year.20 Sep 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Eight weeks of suspense - what’s next in the Polkinghorne trial?OPINION: The Polkinghorne murder trial nears closure as the jury prepares to deliberate.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsGreens given all-clear to 'waka jump' Darleen TanaThe decision paves the way for Tana to be booted from Parliament.20 Sep 04:46 AM
PoliticsForeshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costsCourt has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.20 Sep 01:35 AM
CrimePolkinghorne murder trial: Jury sent home, deliberations to resume next weekThe former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.19 Sep 06:02 AM
CrimeNo verdict reached as jury retire until MondayNo verdict Friday as the jury in the Philip Polkinghorne murder trial retire until Monday morning.Watch19 Sep 04:48 AM
CrimePolkinghorne sobs before jury retires to consider verdict after 52 daysThe former eye surgeon sobbed in court this morning as his 111 call was played.19 Sep 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBig win for ex-Hanover co-owner Mark Hotchin in property disputeLawsuit was against the vendor of a retail unit bought six years ago by Hotchin's company.19 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandPhilip Polkinghorne trial: The jury is going out - what happens now?What happens once the jury goes out after hearing eight weeks of evidence?18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudge summation in Philip Polkinghorne murder trialJustice Lang provides instruction to the jury as they head into deliberations on Thursday morning.Watch18 Sep 07:33 AM
CrimeJury will deliberate Polkinghorne verdict tomorrow: 'Don’t allow emotion, sympathy or prejudice guide'Justice Graham Lang told the jury to focus on the facts.18 Sep 06:44 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Judge sends jury home as verdict deliberations begin tomorrowThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling wife Pauline Hanna then staging a suicide.18 Sep 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSupreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZBeca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.18 Sep 01:31 AM
LiveCrimeJury in Polkinghorne murder trial expected to begin deciding verdict todayThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.17 Sep 09:27 PM
CrimePolkinghorne's bulk meth purchases, 'strangulation' search not unusual, defence arguesAccusations the eye surgeon staged a suicide are 'murder mystery' fantasy: defence.17 Sep 07:41 AM
New ZealandPolkinghorne case: A summary of the closing submissions from Crown and defenceThe jury charged with deciding whether Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne murdered his wife is expected to begin deliberating soon.Watch17 Sep 07:24 AM
LiveCrimeJury in Polkinghorne murder trial expected to begin deciding verdict tomorrowThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna at their Remuera home.17 Sep 04:44 AM
