Court
Pathologist describes bruises on Pauline Hanna
Bruises on the body of murder accused Philip Polkinghorne's wife could show she was grabbed and held before she died, a court has heard.
Teen stepmum allegedly stomped on toddler causing 'catastrophic' injuries
She was allegedly at "breaking point" before she snapped and caused "catastrophic" stomp-type injuries.
Gloriavale leader denies seeing outright bullying of young man found dead
A senior leader has told an inquest that while Sincere Standtrue was slow, he seemed to get on well with other children.
Feelers frontman James Reid sentenced to 12 months supervision
The frontman of award-winning New Zealand rock band The Feelers has been sentenced after he was caught driving at double the speed limit and refusing to provide a blood sample.
Hong Kong court dismisses bid by media tycoon Jimmy Lai to overturn conviction
He had been found guilty of organising and participating in an unauthorised assembly in 2019 during months-long pro-democracy protests in the China-ruled city.
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Barber told to say nothing to police
Paul Adriaanse told Philip Polkinghorne he wouldn't lie to police if they came asking questions.
Surgeon's wife broke down in tears over money troubles before death, niece tells court
Pauline Hanna's niece says her aunt was worried about leaving Philip Polkinghorne as she did not have money to live off.
Prolific Auckland shoplifter: 'It gives me a kick ... it's like a job'
Travis Archer has amassed more than 70 convictions for various offences, including dishonesty crimes, since 2013.
Murder-accused appears in court after Northland roadside death
A 50-year-old Far North man has appeared in court charged with murder following a roadside death in the isolated community of Waimamaku.
Former Gloriavale teacher jailed for abuse, assault of children
Just Standfast had pleaded guilty to several charges of sexual offending against 15 girls, aged between 5 and 16 in May.
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Accused was 'quite demanding sexually'
A friend and colleague of Pauline Hanna says she confided that Polkinghorne was sexually demanding and "liked her to stay slim".
Rotorua council injunction bid for sewerage works fails - for now
A council legal bid for an injunction to get protesters to stay at least a metre from controversial sewerage works near Rotorua's sacred Lake Rotokākahi has failed - for now.
Former Auckland Council building inspector admits bribery and corruption charges
Nicholas Bright admitted to 21 charges of corruption and bribery of an official in the Manukau District Court.
Home detention sentences for fraudulently claiming Covid support
A beneficiary who claimed Covid support for non-active businesses is among three people who have been in court recently due to fraud-related pandemic payments.
Pauline Hanna's mental health a focus in Polkinghorne trial
The mental health of an Auckland woman - allegedly murdered by her husband - was the focus of the cross-examination of her brother and a colleague in the High Court on Thursday. Philip Polkinghorne… Audio
3-year-old's death staged to look like accident, former detective says
A retired Florida crime scene investigator says she believes Lachlan Jones was placed into a pond after his death. Audio
'Maybe I just didn't listen': Jury hears murder-accused surgeon's police interview
Philip Polkinghorne, who claims wife Pauline Hanna committed suicide, questioned if he put too much pressure on her before her death.
Second phase inquest into death of Lachlan Jones begins
The second phase inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones has heard two dramatically differing accounts of what happened to the Gore three-year-old. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Polkinghorne recalls 111 call after wife's death
'She's dead, she's gone' - the words spoken by retired Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne in his first phone call after he reported the death of his wife to police. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
Polkinghorne's wife suspected he had girlfriend, trainer says
The personal trainer has also told the court about a call from Philip Polkinghorne about Pauline Hanna's death.
