The eight week murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne is nearing a verdict, with the jury beginning deliberations this morning.

The judge summed up the case yesterday.

The Auckland eye surgeon's accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna; his defence argues she took her own life. 

Herald reporter Craig Kapitan told Ryan Bridge the jury only has two decisions - if it was murder or suicide.

He says it likely won't be a quick decision, and if the jury need to deliberate past today, court won't sit tomorrow.

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The eight week murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne is nearing a verdict, with the jury beginning deliberations this morning. 
The judge summed up the case yesterday. 
The Auckland eye surgeon's accused of killing his wife, Pauline Hanna; his defence argues she took her own life.  
Herald reporter Craig Kapitan told Ryan Bridge the jury only has two decisions - if it was murder or suicide. 
He says it likely won't be a quick decision, and if the jury need to deliberate past today, court won't sit tomorrow. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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Craig Kapitan: NZ Herald Reporter on the jury beginning deliberations in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne

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