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Escorts, meth and a staged suicide alleged as surgeon Philip Polkinghorne tried for murder

The Crown alleged a 'double life', the defence said the open relationship was consensual.

Listen: 'My wife's dead' – Jury hears Polkinghorne's 111 call

He is accused of having killed wife Pauline Hanna in 2021.

Driver high on cannabis drifted into oncoming lane before killing Raglan mum

Cannabis-affected driver Darren Lahood crashed into an oncoming car.

'An older brother should look after a younger sister, not make her a sexual plaything'

The man started abusing his sibling when he was in his early teens.

Nine young people arrested after fleeing police in two Auckland incidents

Both incidents on Sunday involve stolen vehicles.

Man accused of murdering his wife on Valentine’s Day unfit to stand trial

Levonne Kaye Wensor, 48, was found dead at her New Plymouth home in February 2022.

Police officer injured after fleeing vehicle collides head-on on Auckland's North Shore

An officer has been injured and multiple arrests made following a fleeing driver incident. Video / NZ Herald

Christchurch man to defend accusations he raped or violated 15 women

John Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges of sexually assaulting women.

Mother left with boot imprint on forehead after partner’s attack

Kiro Fortes strangled woman before throwing her to the ground and stomping on her.

Meth, firearms seized in Kaikoura police raid; duo arrested

Meth, cocaine, cannabis, and firearms were discovered in the raid.

'This is a stick-up:' Hammer brandished in dairy robbery during man's two-day crime spree

Tequila Pomepi had only recently come out of jail when he stole a car and headed north.

Warehouse Group staffer hacks system, steals $95k vouchers to ‘mess with bosses’

Troiden Jamieson will pay less than 10% per cent of the money back.

'Low blow': Veterans’ donations box stolen in RSA break-in

The area commander said the theft targeted those who had sacrificed much for our country.

Two men on the run after person injured in brutal home invasion

Police were called to the Flat Bush property on Thursday night.

Wellington musician convicted of rape can now be named

Martin Ditlhabi, now 27, was arrested after a raft of sexual allegations on social media.

Violent man wants to serve home detention with his mum - who moved cities to escape him

Troy Brophy's history includes dishonesty, traffic offending and family violence.

Watch: Black Power member performs haka as he is found not guilty at third murder trial in 11 years

The jury believed his defence that another man killed Wiremu Birch in Taupo.

Acquitted after 11 years and three trials

Hendrix Kahia and a relative perform a haka for his two counsel at Hamilton High Court, celebrating his acquittal of Wiremu Birch's murder after 11 years and three trials.