New ZealandCanterbury farm workers turn out to be Colombia-linked cocaine smugglersCriminal group imported, or tried to import, $100m of drugs.07 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Silencing of Shane Jones an easy first test of coalition discipline stepsShane Jones has been quietened - but a few in National quietly agree with his views.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: At the sharp end of the Polkinghorne murder trialOPINION: The trial is alive, a dynamic and unruly beast.06 Sep 05:00 PM
Crime'100-fold' suicide risk v surprise sleep attack: Duelling theories emerge at Polkinghorne trialThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having murdered wife Pauline Hanna.06 Sep 07:30 AM
CrimeCrown says Polkinghorne's head wound was from wife's fingernail during struggleThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna. He says it was suicide.06 Sep 01:48 AM
LiveCrimePathologist says he would have ruled death a suicide; trial to continue for another weekPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of strangling his wife, Pauline Hanna.06 Sep 12:08 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsBusinessman convicted on two corruption charges gets bail - to AustraliaBusinessman admits giving 'gifts' to curry favour.05 Sep 11:56 PM
New Zealand'Trump on steroids': The argument to keep convicted entertainment figure's name secretA leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.05 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland man sentenced to home detention for attempting to murder terminally ill motherThe man's lawyer said he had acted out of 'compassion and love'.05 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessAuckland bribery and corruption case: Third defendant namedThe Serious Fraud Office alleges three men received about $3.5m in public funds.05 Sep 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias at Polkinghorne trial: Dr Death appears as witnessOPINION: Death – its mechanisms, its workings – was the only subject on Wednesday.04 Sep 07:00 PM
CrimeArgument over missing Nintendo console sparks fatal stabbing attack of mumFather killed his ex-partner at an Auckland property one year ago this month.04 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimePolkinghorne defence expert pans Crown's staged suicide theory'Mind boggling to imagine.'04 Sep 07:50 AM
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
