Crime
'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.
High Court hears from first responders in Polkinghorne's trial
It's the second day of a high profile criminal trial of a retired surgeon accused of murdering his wife in their upmarket Auckland home and staging her death as a suicide. The High Court in Auckland… Audio
Yanfei Bao: Tip with 'specific direction' led police to remains
A shallow grave was found on a previously-searched farm today. New information prompted the police investigation team to return.
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.
Remains found in search for Yanfei Bao
Police have announced they have found human remains in their year-long search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. The 44 year old was last seen alive on July 19 last year at a… Audio
Search for Yanfei Bao: Remains found in shallow grave
New leads had prompted another search of a farm area for the Christchurch real estate agent who has been missing more than a year.
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
Police search farmland near Christchurch for Yanfei Bao
Police are again searching farmland near Christchurch for missing woman Yanfei Bao. Christchurch reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Machetes, axes and knives used during post-rugby brawl involving gang members - coach
Two were stabbed and two others hit by a vehicle during the brawl described by police as "appalling" in Wairoa at the weekend.
Marimari: New film details one woman's fight against PNG sorcery
Sorcery and witchcraft sound like phrases from a bygone era. But to people in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, they are accusations that carry the threat of violence - and for too many - the… Audio
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
Lack of resources hamper law efforts following PNG massacre
A lack of manpower and resources is hampering police efforts to restore law and order after a massacre in Papua New Guinea. Audio
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.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29 July 2024
On today's episode, the Far North mayor says doctor shortages are not limited to the Dargaville Hospital and if whanau can even find a doctor to go to, they are forced to travel hours to get care, a… Audio
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
Govt bootcamp programme begins
A group of youth offenders will start the Government's military-style bootcamp programme on Monday. Children's minister Karen Chhour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
People being kept in prison for lack of safe addresses to be bailed to
But authorities cannot say how often it happens.
Man in hospital after stabbing during brawl, police looking for offender
A fight involving a number of people had started at a nearby house and spilled onto the road.
Police continue to crack down on boy racers in Wellington
Police say many of the racers travelled in from out of the district to take part in street racing.
California wildfire explodes, becomes largest in US
The fire was the largest of dozens across the country that have burned more than two million acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
