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
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeELE collapse: Deloitte repaying staff $4.1m owed, BNZ gets full amountReceivers have collected about 85% of the total amount owed by debtors.30 Aug 12:24 AM
Politics'Totalitarianism’: Collins to speak with Jones after he takes another crack at judgesJones has taken another swipe at the judiciary.29 Aug 02:33 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
New Zealand‘Significant investigation’: Five people charged over ACC fraudThe group were making fraudulent ACC claims, police allege.28 Aug 08:05 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
New Zealand‘It's ended his career’: SeaLink charged after diver dragged into ferry propellerMichal Kováč was critically injured after he was pulled under a ferry in May 2023.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDu Val Group: High Court to decide if interim receivership documents can be made publicJudge prepares to hear arguments in Hamilton on Monday.28 Aug 07:04 AM
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 ZealandTribesman wanted respite from gang warfare. His solution: Shoot his own leaderThe motive for the bizarre shooting had been a mystery, until recently.27 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimePhone records show aborted 4am mystery messages on day of Pauline Hanna's deathPhilip Polkinghorne is accused of having strangled his wife in their Remuera home.27 Aug 07:04 AM
CrimePauline Hanna started message on phone at 4am morning of death, defence saysThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.27 Aug 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesProperty Insider: ‘Wind pressure’ on Seascape; Du Val estimated to owe $250m; new Ikea roofDeputy Mayor Desley Simpson explains what steps the council will take on the skyscraper.27 Aug 03:00 AM
LiveCrime'You know damn well': Tense cross-examination at Polkinghorne trialPolkinghorne's lawyer has engaged in a tense exchange with a detective in court.26 Aug 10:51 PM
Crime'Can't think of a worse crime': Adoptive mum confronts woman who caused infant's severe brain damageThis month's hearing marked the second time Shana Tooman has been sentenced.26 Aug 10:25 PM
Politics'The SAS of prisons': Inside NZ’s harshest unit from high-risk prisonersUnit houses country's most challenging, complex prisoners.26 Aug 10:00 PM
KahuChris Hipkins claims 'Māori did not cede sovereignty’Labour leader: 'That doesn’t mean that the Crown doesn’t have sovereignty now.'26 Aug 06:22 PM
Crime'Friendship' or 'double life'? Polkinghorne jury views intimate messages with tabloid star escortThe eye surgeon is accused of having murdered his wife before staging a suicide.26 Aug 06:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCambodian baker migrants fail to get order to stop BNZ selling Auckland homeBNZ became concerned that it made the loan based on false information presented to it.26 Aug 04:38 AM
Crime'We are going to last 100 years,' Polkinghorne told escort after wife's deathA detective revealed Hanna had set a calendar reminder for the night of April 5.25 Aug 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Sigh, lawyers haven't achieved gender equalityOPINION: But it's not all bad.25 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandVillagers win fight against prominent wine grower over controversial alpine subdivision'We would have been looking at Coronation Street which is not why we chose to be here.'25 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandTangi Utikere on why he's sceptical about boot campsOPINION: Ten young people have begun 12-month programme in Palmerston North.24 Aug 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSteve Braunias: On four weeks at the Polkinghorne trialOPINION: The most controversial case he's written about? No. But it is the most Auckland.23 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandLocal roots: New Crown Solicitors promise excellence for TairāwhitiDonnelly and Maynard aim to serve Tairāwhiti with legal services rooted in local heritage.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan screamed 'I'll run you over b****' as he drove towards his ex-partnerBut a judge has given Legion Turner a chance, saying 'you let me down, you go to prison'.23 Aug 08:00 AM
CrimePolkinghorne's phone revealed secret ‘strangulation’ search, love notes with escort after wife's deathThe surgeon's internet history included secret 'strangulation' search.23 Aug 07:38 AM
CrimeJury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuseThe former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys.23 Aug 05:16 AM
