Crime
Defence opens case in Polkinghorne trial
The defence opens its case on Friday in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne, accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, and making it look like a suicide. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Who are the Comancheros?
The gang is a big deal in Australia, and has quickly grown in New Zealand with the arrival of 501 deportees.
Police arrest every member of Christchurch Comancheros gang
A massive police bust has seen every member of the Comancheros gang chapter in Christchurch arrested. Head of the Police's National Organised Crime Group Detective Superintendent Greg Williams spoke… Audio
Man charged with scientist's murder appears in court
The 26-year-old, who was granted interim name suppression, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon.
Baby Ru person of interest Rosie Morunga admits assaulting NZME journalist
Rosie Morunga also admitted unrelated shoplifting at supermarkets and retail stores.
Comancheros arrests will make dent in NZ's drug market - police
A massive police bust has seen every member of the Comancheros gang chapter in Christchurch arrested. Other gang members and associates in Auckland are also facing charges and millions of dollars… Audio
Man arrested as part of investigation into Blockhouse Bay murder
The police say they've arrested a man as part of their investigation into the murder of Stephen Thorpe in Blockhouse Bay last Saturday. Auckland reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Man found guilty of murdering Christchurch dog walker
The jury rejected Bailey Messervy's defence that he did not intend to kill Nigel Wilson when he stabbed him.
Detective quizzed during Polkinghorne murder trial on approach to scene examination
The scene was treated with a "homicide focus" as a detective worried a de-escalated approach may have missed things.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August 2024
On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall… Audio
Gang leader has nearly $15 million in assets seized
The orders included nearly $275,000 in cash and the Head Hunters' East chapter headquarters on Marua Road, which police restrained in 2017.
Polkinghorne trial: Wife worked long hours before death
In the days leading up to her death, Hanna would sometimes work from midnight to late the following evening.
Party warned former political figure was 'sexual predator'
Nearly three months passed from when a former political figure's party was told he was a "sexual predator" until the man stopped working for them.
Polkinghorne in 'relationship' with sex worker at time of wife's death
The murder-accused communicated regularly with Madison Ashton in the days after his wife's death, a detective says.
Man who tried to escape police by swimming out to sea appears in court
Levi Johns spent an hour in the sea before surrendering on a Coastguard vessel.
Former political figure found guilty of indecent assault
A prominent former political figure has been found guilty on eight charges of indecent assault dating back to the 1990s.
Mental health report to be prepared for man charged with Pātea murder
He will reappear in the High Court early next month.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 August 2024
On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall… Audio
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Wife's phone searches discussed
In the years before her death, Pauline Hanna never searched for suicide or self-harm on her phone, a detective says.
Police provide more details of Blockhouse Bay death
Police have provided more details on a violent struggle before the death of a man in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay on Saturday. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
