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Polkinghorne's crying after wife's death 'didn't feel real', friend says
The eye surgeon's emotion ceased abruptly when he started talking about the police probe of his wife's death, a court has been told.
Mental wellbeing of Pauline Hanna explored in husband's murder trial
Pauline Hanna's brother and colleague were asked about her mental health.
'Dr Polkinghorne was changing' - Friend says surgeon was 'bit more manic' before wife's death
"His nature changed, his physical presence changed ... a little bit irrational, I felt, at times," Stephen MacIntyre, who knew the couple 25 years, has told the court.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Forensic expert 'open-minded' during scene examination
The defence lawyer says the forensic scientist was told by police to conduct the examination on the basis of a homicide.
Retired surgeon on murder trial: Blood found on wife's bed belonged to husband
Philip Polkinghorne denies killing his wife Pauline Hanna in their Remuera home in 2021.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Forensic evidence examined
A police constable has been quizzed in court about nail clippings and forensic swabs, in relation to the death of an Auckland woman allegedly killed by her eye-surgeon husband.
Migrant worker says agent claimed asylum benefit in his name
An agent offering migrant employment and visa services has been accused of using a vulnerable migrant worker's details to fraudulently obtain more than $17,000 in benefits.
Pair charged after woman's body found in bag in Gulf Harbour
The man and woman were arrested after attempts to leave the country.
Auckland train disruptions to stop as union deal reached
More than 500 staff at Auckland One Rail have been carrying out a partial strike over the past month over their workload.
'We can't last 48 hours without power' - Kaitaia café owner
Residents and businesses owners in Kaitaia describe the mad scramble for generators when the town was plunged into darkness on Thursday. Audio
Auckland Airport opens new 'scenic' inter-terminal walkway
The new route linking the domestic and international terminals has large canvas panels displaying nature walks across Aotearoa.
Rental listings up 40 percent across country in three months to May
Some property managers are warning landlords they may need to lower expectations to meet the market.
Baby boy who died in Te Kūiti was 'the joy of the house'
A tight-knit community in the Waikato town of Te Kūiti is grieving after the death of a 10-month-old .
Building a 'Noah's Ark' for rare fish
It began with seven adult kōkopu caught in 2019 - today, 1000 of their offspring were released in a bid to save their population. Audio
Homeowners try new tactics for relief from soaring repayments
More are seeking homestay students or flatmates to cope with the rising cost of living coupled with high mortgage rates.
First Home Grants scrapped: Hopes for ownership dwindle
Those blindsided by the government's announcement to scrap the First Home Grants scheme say the news comes as a slap in the face.
'We were really afraid': Painful memories as heavy rain hits Māngere again
The torrential rain kept residents on edge as the rising Te Ararata stream again spilled into their streets.
Police in firing line as residents reveal crime, violence fears
Aucklanders who have been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister they feel let down by police.
9yo among 'ringleaders' behind West Auckland attacks, community patroller says
Among the several 'ringleaders' are others in their early teens, according to the volunteer.
Gang member behind Ponsonby shooting was deemed 'low-risk' by Corrections
Hone Kay-Selwyn shot a man, but had been deemed as a low risk of reoffending by the Corrections Department in 2020.
Restarting redundancy process would cause significant disruption for TVNZ
E tū union has told the Employment Relations Authority it wants to see the broadcaster restart its redundancy process and "work properly" with staff to shape the future for the organisation.
