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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.
Waiheke Island facing 'most acute housing crisis of anywhere' in NZ
Residents and business owners on Auckland's Waiheke Island are split on what to make of the island's housing crisis.
Euphoria tinged with 'post-Games blues' as athletes touch down
New Zealand Olympians have returned triumphant after the team's most successful Games campaign ever.
Pathologist describes bruises on Pauline Hanna
Bruises on the body of murder accused Philip Polkinghorne's wife could show she was grabbed and held before she died, a court has heard.
Philip Polkinghorne murder trial: Accused was 'quite demanding sexually'
A friend and colleague of Pauline Hanna says she confided that Polkinghorne was sexually demanding and "liked her to stay slim".
The cost of feeding children a healthy meal
"If a family on a benefit with two kids was to purchase these foods, they would actually be going backwards over $200 a week."
Kiwis caring for disabled family members being pushed to the brink
Carers NZ says the long hours they work amounts to billions of dollars in unpaid labour, and is urging the government to offer more support. Audio
Polkinghorne murder trial: DNA found on bloodstains in home
Philip Polkinghorne's DNA was detected on bloodstains found throughout the retired eye surgeon's Auckland home, a jury has been told. Audio
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.
Pauline Hanna seen with orange rope before death
An alleged murder victim was captured on CCTV a day before her death in possession of an orange rope found hanging from a balustrade in her home.
Rope at scene of surgeon's wife's death 'seemed unusual', detective says
A police officer has described what he saw at the scene of Pauline Hanna's death
Haka world record attempt: 'A wonderful thing to bring it home'
One of Aotearoa's most accomplished musicians hopes to recruit 10,000 people to reclaim a record.
Choristers energised as mass music event set to take centre stage
From near and far, some teams have set their sights on a gold medal - and some just want to have a good time.
'It's not the St John I joined' - more paramedics head overseas
Underpaid, understaffed and underappreciated - that's how paramedics describe New Zealand's "dysfunctional" ambulance service. Audio
Shortland Street cut to three episodes a week
TVNZ has confirmed Shortland Street will air just three episodes a week in 2025, a compromise to keep the long-running drama alive.
Interactive Auckland sculpture invites people to learn waiata, make artwork 'sing'
The sculpture, Waimahara, was first unveiled in an incomplete state in December as part of an $11 million facelift for the troubled Myers Park.
New AI video tech: 'It brings a lot of things into question'
A breakthrough AI tool that can make fake videos has experts worried about a new generation of misinformation.
Cancer patients dubious govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs
The promise of 'soon' is "not good enough for people who are dying", a patient says.
Thousands leaving Auckland's central suburbs
Residents are leaving the inner city for fringes, according to the latest census data.
'Businesses are dying' amid concerns Auckland city crime worsening
Criminals are harassing staff, stealing and intimidating customers, city centre business owners say.
Solomon Airlines runs flights between New Zealand and Vanuatu
The flights are bridging the gap left by Air Vanuatu.
'Very excessive' - aviation industry opposes FENZ levy increases
New aviation levies proposed by Fire and Emergency are unfair, a group representing the industry says.
Watch: Auckland domestic, international airports to move into one building
It will bring domestic and international transfers, check-ins and bag drops under one roof.
Woman's dog put down after 'horrendous' attack
The woman's elderly terrier was fatally attacked in a park by dogs from a walking pack - she now wants tougher rules put in place.
Muriwai homes demolished, relocated as storm recovery wraps up
"When you're confronted with your house of, say, 30 years being deconstructed ... you're back there living it all over again."