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'His demeanour changed': Medic describes retired eye surgeon after wife's death
A medic has told the High Court in Auckland John Polkinghorne was calm after Pauline Hanna's death, but that changed when he made a phone call.
Teen called his mum to say goodbye before deliberately causing fatal crash
After being bullied, Ryan Eastwick took his mum's car. Speeding up to 190km/h, he veered into Sandra Loveday's lane and collided head-on with her vehicle.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 July 2024
On today's episode, police are again searching farmland near Christchurch for missing woman Yanfei Bao, we get the latest on the new Dunedin hospital project, which newly-appointed Health… Audio
High court murder trial of retired eye surgeon continues
The high court trial of a retired eye surgeon accused of murdering his wife and staging her death as a suicide has continued this morning, with evidence from a paramedic who was first on the scene… Audio
Former BBC presenter charged with making indecent images of children
Edwards due to appear in court in London on Wednesday.
Lawyer argues 'no evidence of homicide' in murder trial
A lawyer defending a retired eye surgeon on trial for the murder of his wife has argued that the couple was not unhappy, and that there's no evidence of a homicide. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Australian mother jailed after forcing daughter into deadly marriage
21-year-old Ruqia Haidari was told to get married or face being kicked out of home. Six weeks after her wedding she was killed by her husband.
Man faces more than 30 sexual assault charges from over a decade
John Hope Muchirahondo is expected to be on trial for two months in Christchurch.
Former surgeon staged wife's death 'like something out of a crime novel' - prosecution
Philip John Polkinghorne's wife, Pauline Hanna, was found dead in the Remuera home she shared with her husband.
Surgeon on trial for murder pleads guilty to meth charges
A retired eye surgeon charged with murdering his wife has pleaded guilty to methamphetamine charges before the start of his trial in Auckland. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
People missing bail due to lack of address
People are being kept in prison simply because they don't have an address to be bailed to, but authorities don't know how often it's happening. Justice reporter Soumya Bhamidipati has more. Audio
Rau Tongia murder trial: Defendant says she did not supply gun
A defendant in the Karori murder trial says she did not supply the gun which killed Rau Tongia.
Wellington musician convicted of rape can now be named
Martin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.
Woman pleads not guilty to Khandallah grandmother's murder
Helen Gregory, 79, was found dead in her home in January after what police called a "violent act".
Council fined $67,500 for releasing 2.8 million litres of wastewater in stream
Matamata-Piako District Council has been convicted and fined $67,500 for unlawfully discharging at least 2.8 million litres of wastewater into the Mangawhero Stream last year.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July 2024
On today's episode, Hawke's Bay locals affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are backing the findings of a review into the Regional Council's flood protection measures, hundreds are gathering in Wellington… Audio
Auckland mum imprisoned for manslaughter of her newborn son
In the weeks before her son's death she warned the father she was "about to show my anger with the kids crying".
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July
On today's episode, we hear from Labour leader Chris Hipkins after his party has accused the Government of "political spin" by appointing a commissioner to head health agency Te Whatu Ora, a large… Audio
Large number of abuse survivors expected in Wellington to see the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report tabled in Parliament
A large contingent of survivors of abuse in state care are expected in Wellington on Wednesday, to see the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report tabled in Parliament. Abuse survivor and advocate… Audio
Former members file lawsuit against Gloriavale
A support group for Gloriavale leavers says there will be an "underground murmuring" within the community today in the wake of news that former members are bringing a lawsuit against leaders with… Audio
