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Day 9: Pauline labels her husband a 'sex fiend' as more revealed about her mental health
Season 1 Episode 8
Pauline Hanna’s voice echoed throughout the courtroom on Day 9 of the trial of her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, who is accused of murdering her.
I…
2 years ago
The reality behind the Olympic women's boxing controversy
The 2024 Olympics has seen plenty of sporting highs as well as heartbreak for competitors around the world.
But no competition has sparked more deba…
2 years ago
Days 7 and 8: Court hears Polkinghorne's police interview after first glimpses at infidelity
Season 1 Episode 7
The court has gotten its first glimpse of evidence from those closest to Philip Polkinghorne and Paulina Hanna – and some insight into his infidelity…
2 years ago
Fears of wider Middle East conflict as tensions grow between Israel, Iran and Lebanon
Fears of a war in the Middle East are growing – after a senior Hamas leader was killed in Tehran last week.
It’s prompted Foreign Affairs Minister Wi…
2 years ago
Inside the inquest into Lachie Jones' death as next phase begins
On January 29, 2019, 3-year-old Gore toddler Lachie Jones was found dead in an oxidation pond, a little over a kilometre away from his mother’s home.…
2 years ago
Day 6: What forensic evidence was and wasn't found at the scene
Season 1 Episode 6
As the trial begins its second week, Day 6 began with a cross-examination of ESR forensic scientist, Fiona Matheson, and later the court heard from E…
2 years ago
The impact of winter illnesses on our health system, and how you can avoid getting sick
Does it seem like people are a bit sicker than usual this winter?
It’s been the talk of offices around the country, as people seem to be falling sick…
2 years, 1 month ago
Days 4 and 5: Ropes, laundry and photos focus of end of trial's first week
Season 1 Episode 5
The first week of the trial of Philip Polkinghorne has come to an end.
While we’re in the early stages of evidence, the topics that will be covered …
2 years, 1 month ago
How has National performed so far in Government?
The National Party will be gathering for its Annual General Meeting this weekend.
It comes as the party recently marked eight months in power, and as…
2 years, 1 month ago
Remains finally found: What happens next in the Yanfei Bao case?
Police have found remains in the search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao.
It comes just a few weeks after the one year anniversa…
2 years, 1 month ago