Crime'Very odd exchange': Co-worker called out Polkinghorne for erratic behaviour weeks before wife's deathMeth use has become a recurring topic at the Auckland eye surgeon's murder trial.16 Aug 05:51 AM
WorldAustralian fugitive mistakenly turns himself in, years after attackMan jailed for assaulting woman and detaining her was on the run for 18 years.16 Aug 05:21 AM
New ZealandCouple dubbed NZ’s worst shoplifters get reduced sentence after ‘tragic’ death of childrenThe couple have been jailed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of goods.16 Aug 03:41 AM
LiveCrimePolkinghorne trial: Third week comes to end, witness on accused's comments about sex life and drugsThe eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.16 Aug 01:37 AM
LiveCrimePauline Hanna considered driving into a truck, GP revealsToday the trial shifts to a new venue as Pauline Hanna's GP faces questions.16 Aug 12:03 AM
New ZealandMan accused of murdering young promising rugby league player appears in courtTe Omeka Pairama Akariri-Buckley, 17, died after an atercation in Taranaki.15 Aug 11:58 PM
Kahu'Taking back control': Police Minister vows tough crackdown on gang tangiA 'softly softly' approach will no longer be tolerated, Mark Mitchell says.15 Aug 11:00 PM
KahuNew gang laws will hit Māori whānau hardest - iwi chairsIwi leaders fear Māori incarceration will increase under gang patch laws.15 Aug 06:24 PM
New Zealand‘Help, my daughter isn't breathing’: Dad’s desperate efforts to save toddler heard in murder trialHe pounded on his neighbour’s door and asked for her to do CPR on the girl.15 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeProzac and a Christmas crisis: Pauline Hanna's GP quizzed at Polkinghorne murder trialThe surgeon is acccused of having strangled his wife then masked the death as a suicide.15 Aug 06:29 AM
LiveCrime'She had to be very careful around him': What Hanna told worried friend about husbandThe Auckland eye surgeon is accused of having strangled wife Pauline Hanna.15 Aug 03:53 AM
Crime'Justice for Pauline': Friend grilled on motivation for murder trial testimonyPauline Hanna's friend continues giving evidence on day 14 of the murder trial.15 Aug 02:09 AM
New ZealandDisgraced real estate agent, convicted fraudster risks prison recall after alleged parole breachThe Parole Board will decide Aaron Drever's fate when it meets next month.14 Aug 05:00 PM
CrimePauline Hanna planned to 'see a lawyer and write a will' prior to her death, friend tells courtThe eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife then staging a suicide.14 Aug 07:46 AM
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
