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Fifth week of Polkinghorne trial begins
The Polkinghorne trial has resumed on Monday morning - starting its fifth week, going through the search histories and messages on two cellphones related to the case. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to… Audio
Held for 18 years without charge - this is the life of a disabled man in NZ
The case of 'Jay', held indefinitely without charge for 18 years, is raising questions of how we treat our intellectually disabled community Audio
What Philip Polkinghorne searched online the day after his wife's death
He used the search engine Duck Duck Go, designed to be untraceable, the day after, the High Court in Auckland has heard.
Jury out in trial of former political figure accused of historical abuse
The former political figure is accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys while he was a mentor at their sports club.
Jury out in sexual abuse case against former political figure
The man, who has ongoing name suppression but is not a sitting MP, is on trial in Auckland this week, who is accused of sexually abusing two teenagers in the 1990s. He is accused of indecently… Audio
Class action against ASB, ANZ could have 100,000 customers
It will be one of the largest class action lawsuits in New Zealand history.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 August 2024
On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until… Audio
Polkinghorne trial: Detective quizzed on Pauline Hanna's internet history
A detective is being quizzed in court on Friday on the internet history of Pauline Hanna, the woman allegedly murdered by her husband. Reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Polkinghorne trial: Addict specialist discusses meth use
A psychiatrist who specialises in addiction, has explained the effects of methamphetamine use in the High Court trial in Auckland of Philip Polkinghorne. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
'It didn't happen': Ex-political figure accused of sexual abuse
The jury in the trial of a former political figure accused of sexually abusing two teenage boys in the 1990s has now heard the defendant's side of the story.
Baby watches on as man accused of its abduction appears in court
A pre-trial hearing has been set for Michael Jai Smith who denies abducting the child in May.
Polkinghorne murder trial: Wife spent thousands before death
Philip Polkinghorne's lawyer said Pauline Hanna spent thousands on clothing, beauty, and at department stores, using the couple's shared account.
Kiwi mum Ellen Craig sentenced for killing toddler at Australian cult in 1987
It took nearly 35 years for Ellen Craig to be arrested and another three years in custody before she was finally sentenced.
Former Dilworth housemaster Ian Wilson declined parole - again.
He was grilled on the "rampant" sexual offending against Dilworth students, his involvement, and a cover-up.
Sincere Standtrue inquest: Desperate efforts made to save young Gloriavale man
Sincere Standtrue died at Christchurch Hospital 10 days after being found unresponsive in the Christian community's paint shop in 2018.
Knowing your rights: when police evidence and human rights collide
University of Auckland law lecturer Alex Allen-Franks is keenly awaiting the outcome of a case that has been before the Supreme Court - where a passenger in a car that was pulled over, had his photo… Audio
'Of course he misbehaves': Defence of detained autistic man
A man detained in care for 18 years is "bored out of his mind" causing him to misbehave, his lawyer told a Supreme Court hearing.
High levels of meth contamination found at Polkinghorne's workplace
An investigation was launched after a pipe was found in a room commonly used by the murder-accused at work, a trial has heard.
Autistic man locked up 18 years may not be danger to public
The Supreme Court has been told that an autistic and intellectually disabled man locked up for half his life may not be a danger to the public as he's been made out to be and he may not even be… Audio
Sexual abuse complainant went to police after seeing former political figure in news
The defendant has pleaded not guilty to nine charges of indecent assault.
