Crime'He tried to strangle me': What Pauline Hanna told friends before she diedThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging it to look like a suicide.14 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandLachie Jones inquest: Half-brother again denies involvement in toddler’s deathThe inquest is in its second phase.14 Aug 05:43 AM
CrimePolkinghorne previously put hands around wife's neck as a threat, trial hearsThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 12:59 AM
CrimeComanchero admits helping facilitate largest meth haul ever intercepted in NZPolice and Customs seized 613kg of the drug wrapped in tea bags on a flight from Malaysia.13 Aug 10:47 PM
CrimeDisappearing belt mark on Pauline Hanna's neck was unusual, two pathologists sayThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.13 Aug 08:02 AM
CrimePathologist testifies: ‘no indication… there was a violent attack’ on Polkinghorne’s wifeThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.13 Aug 05:14 AM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping chargesPolice from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.13 Aug 02:47 AM
New ZealandMayor's son says drink-driving was 'bad judgment'The driver says a poor decision was made.13 Aug 01:54 AM
LiveCrimeTensions rise during cross-examination of pathologistPauline Hanna's stress level before her death has become a significant part of the defence13 Aug 01:34 AM
KahuMinister's message to gang members after bikes ticketed: 'Leave'The Police Minister says green-ticketing illegal bikes is just the beginning.12 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandWoman’s 'meticulously' planned suicide could have been prevented - CoronerShe left notes around her house for those who would eventually find her.12 Aug 06:00 PM
Crime'Incredibly lonely': Defence argues Polkinghorne’s wife quietly suffering with Covid-19 workloadThe Remuera eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging a suicide.12 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimePauline Hanna feared husband had swindled control of their finances, niece testifiesThe eye surgeon is accused of strangling his wife then staging it to look like a suicide.12 Aug 02:56 AM
New Zealand'Gone Fishing' case: Crown pushes for new trialConvicted killers Gail Maney and Stephen Stone head to court 35 years after disappearance.12 Aug 02:19 AM
New ZealandPolkinghorne trial: Eye doctor's hairdresser reveals another sex worker relationshipThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staging a suicide.12 Aug 12:49 AM
New ZealandFinal week at courthouse for Whangārei JPsJustices leave court for more peaceful surrounds.11 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeHome invasion shooting: Father murdered as 6yo son slept nearbyIt's been five years since the defendant murdered Tulua. He still can't be named.11 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Don't tell anyone': Lord of the Rings actor convicted of sexually violating girlAuckland man played Rohan prince Théodred in the trilogy.10 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimeDrug 'customer' fatally kicked in head after complaining to meth dealer about productAll three defendants have now pleaded guilty, but only one for manslaughter.10 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandMan paid $80k for classic Ford – only to find it had Holden 'donor parts'The 1956 Ford F100 was essentially two cars joined together.09 Aug 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Sexual deviance': Former mayoral hopeful jailedHe said he was cleansing an 18-year-old woman's chakras through spiritual massage.09 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAlleged murder and meth: Inside the Polkinghorne-Hanna mansionThe couple's Remuera mansion sat hidden behind tall gates and hedges.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'I need to talk': What Pauline Hanna confided to friends before her deathThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled his wife then staging a suicide.09 Aug 06:31 AM
Crime'Beastly' Polkinghorne became 'enraged' at wife, trial hearsThis morning the jury visited the Remuera home where Pauline Hanna died.09 Aug 02:52 AM
CrimePolkinghorne trial: Jurors visit Remuera home where Pauline Hanna diedYesterday the jury heard a covert recording of Hanna.08 Aug 10:59 PM
CrimeBaby with broken bones and a brain bleed didn't get medical help for two weeksHis father has now been jailed for failing to seek medical care for the then 7-week-old.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant caught repeatedly masturbating in public blames being 'lonely and homesick'He claimed to be massaging a 'sore testicle' before admitting to pleasuring himself.08 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimeBombshell day in Polkinghorne trial as wife's recording played: 'He is out of control'The Crown says the eye surgeon strangled his wife and staged it to appear a suicide.08 Aug 07:09 AM
New ZealandPassionate primary teacher struck off after 'wilfully blind' $431k tax fraudUputaua Muaiava served home detention after being convicted on 65 charges.08 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan ran from mental health centre, stole SUV at knifepoint before fatal Waikato crashStunned motorists spoke of erratic, speeding driver before tragedy.08 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandRapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.08 Aug 06:16 AM
LiveCrime‘He's just such a sex fiend’ - Jury listen to recording of Polkinghorne’s wifeThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.08 Aug 02:45 AM
ConstructionFoodstuffs North Island fined $3.25m for anti-competitive land covenantsFoodstuffs fined for efforts to hinder rivals from opening or expanding.08 Aug 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOwners of Du Val-managed Lakewood Plaza units pay millions after water mains burst'Millions of dollars in repairs, ridiculously expensive': owner paying $30,000.07 Aug 09:17 PM
