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Polkinghorne's DNA found on bloodstains throughout his house, jury hears
The jury in the High Court trial of Philip Polkinghorne, has been told the retired eye surgeon's DNA was detected on bloodstains found throughout his Auckland home. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Police seek five-day liquor licence suspensions for 35 New World stores
Police prosecutors say that dozens of supermarket operators in the South Island are "courting danger" with their promotional practices, as they face the prospect of a week-long liquor licence…
Crown denies legal obligation in deal as midwives take battle to court
A government lawyer has told a court a settlement agreement between midwives and the Crown did not carry legal obligations to improve pay and contracts.
Increasing safety on waterfront moving at 'haste' but could take years, inquest hears
Wellington City Council is testifying at the inquest into the death of Sandy Calkin, who drowned after being last seen walking on Queens Wharf in July 2021.
Polkinghorne trial: Toxicology tests show drugs but not meth in wife's blood
A forensic scientist has told the court about which drugs were found in Pauline Hanna's body.
'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.
First person well known to Philip Polkinghorne to give evidence
A friend of retired Auckland eye surgeon Philip Polkinghorne has told a court that the doctor behaved unusually in the year leading up to Pauline Hanna's death. It's the second week of the murder… Audio
Lachie Jones inquest: Dry drowning death 'unlikely'
The expert phase of Coroner Alexander Ho's inquest into the 3-year-old's death has begun in the Invercargill District Court.
GSK wins latest trial over Zantac cancer claims
A jury found the drug was not responsible for a woman's illness.
Judge to sum up in trial of four women accused of murder of Wellington man Rau Tongia
The judge will sum up today in the trial of four women accused of murdering Wellington man Rau Tongia who died in his Karori home in December 2020. Krystal Gibbens reports. Audio
Inquest into 3-year-old's death resumes
An inquest into the death of Lachlan Jones, found in Gore's sewage ponds, will enter its second phase in the Invercargill District Court this morning.
DNA matching Polkinghorne's found on wife's neck after death
Multiple DNA samples taken from Pauline Hanna's neck were tested using a standard test and a male specific DNA test.
Midwives' legal action: 'People should be kept to their contractual promises'
A lawyer representing nearly 1500 midwives says the government must be held to account for breaking two legally binding settlement agreements.
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.
Council admits safety could have been improved ahead of Sandy Calkin inquest
Wellington City Council's response to deaths and incidents on the capital's waterfront promenade has come under fire ahead of a coroner's inquest into the death of Sandy Calkin.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Defence lawyer questions complainant's memory
Although some details were blurry and she conceded there were things she had forgotten, the complainant said she knew she did not have consensual sex.
Lauren Dickason appealing conviction for murdering her daughters
She was sentenced to 18 years in prison in June.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Audio
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.
Midwives take govt to court after long fight for better support
Midwives are taking on the government in court after what they claim has been nearly a decade of broken promises to pay and support them properly.
