Originally due to run for six weeks, the trial of Philip Polkinghorne is now in its seventh week.  

The former Auckland eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, who was found dead on 5 April, 2021. 

He maintains she took her own life. 

More witnesses from the defence took the stand to discuss their thoughts on how Hanna died, and the risk factors that could have pushed her to take her own life.

New emails from Hanna were read to the court, and the question on if she used her phone the night before she died saw one Crown witness returned to the stand. 

You can listen to episodes of Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial through The Front Page podcast feed, or find it on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

This series is presented and produced by, Chelsea Daniels, with producer Ethan Sills and sound engineer Dan Goodwin. Additional production support by Helen King. Additional reporting by Craig Kapitan and George Block. 

Originally due to run for six weeks, the trial of Philip Polkinghorne is now in its seventh week.  
The former Auckland eye surgeon is accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, who was found dead on 5 April, 2021. 
He maintains she took her own life. 
More witnesses from the defence took the stand to discuss their thoughts on how Hanna died, and the risk factors that could have pushed her to take her own life.
New emails from Hanna were read to the court, and the question on if she used her phone the night before she died saw one Crown witness returned to the stand. 
You can listen to episodes of Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial through The Front Page podcast feed, or find it on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
This series is presented and produced by, Chelsea Daniels, with producer Ethan Sills and sound engineer Dan Goodwin. Additional production support by Helen King. Additional reporting by Craig Kapitan and George Block.

Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day. 

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From the team behind The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald's daily news podcast, comes Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial. 

Paulina Hanna was found dead at the Remuera home she shared with her husband of 30 years, Philip Polkinghorne, on Easter Monday 2021. 

For 16 months, her death was treated as “unexplained”. That’s until it emerged Polkinghorne had been charged with murder. He pleaded not guilty in August 2022.  

Over the coming weeks, The Front Page host Chelsea Daniels will be reporting regularly from the Auckland High Court as Polkinghorne stands trial. 

Follow Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. 

From the team behind The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald's daily news podcast, comes Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial. 
Paulina Hanna was found dead at the Remuera home she shared with her husband of 30 years, Philip Polkinghorne, on Easter Monday 2021. 
For 16 months, her death was treated as “unexplained”. That’s until it emerged Polkinghorne had been charged with murder. He pleaded not guilty in August 2022.  
Over the coming weeks, The Front Page host Chelsea Daniels will be reporting regularly from the Auckland High Court as Polkinghorne stands trial. 
Follow Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.

From the team behind The Front Page, the New Zealand Herald's daily news podcast, comes Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial.

Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial

Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day.

Days 27 - 29: Email highlights Hanna's work stress as witnesses weigh in on her mental health

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While The Front Page is on summer break, we’re taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories and top-rated episodes from the podcast in 2024.   

On July 26th 1984, David Lange was sworn in as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand.  

His ascension into the country’s top job came after Robert Muldoon’s infamous 'Schnapps Election' ended his nine years in power.  

Best remembered for enshrining New Zealand’s nuclear free status, Lange also oversaw controversial economic policies that ultimately divided his caucus and saw his time on the ninth floor only last five years.  

For the 40th anniversary of his reign, we spoke with Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper – one of the few journalists who was there at the time and still working today. 

New episodes return January 13th. 

Host: Chelsea Daniels 
Audio Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin 
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills 

While The Front Page is on summer break, we&rsquo;re taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories and top-rated episodes from the podcast in 2024.&nbsp; &nbsp;
On July 26th 1984, David Lange was sworn in as the 32nd Prime Minister of New Zealand. &nbsp;
His ascension into the country&rsquo;s top job came after Robert Muldoon&rsquo;s infamous 'Schnapps Election' ended his nine years in power. &nbsp;
Best remembered for enshrining New Zealand&rsquo;s nuclear free status, Lange also oversaw controversial economic policies that ultimately divided his caucus and saw his time on the ninth floor only last five years. &nbsp;
For the 40th anniversary of his reign, we spoke with Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper &ndash; one of the few journalists who was there at the time and still working today.&nbsp;
New episodes return January 13th.&nbsp;
Host: Chelsea Daniels Audio Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin Executive Producer: Ethan Sills&nbsp;

40 years since David Lange became Prime Minister: What is his legacy? 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/3ce337fb-3631-4b71-9ce8-b24b01613ce8/transcript

While The Front Page is on summer break, we’re taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories and top-rated episodes from the podcast in 2024.   

June 20 this year marked 30 years since five members of the Bain family in Dunedin were found dead in their family home.  

The one survivor, David, would be convicted of murdering his parents and three siblings.  
He served 13 years in prison before the Privy Council quashed his convictions, and he was found not guilty on all charges at a retrial in 2009.   

For the anniversary in June, we spoke to long-time Bain advocate Joe Karam for an exclusive chat reflecting on his three decades linked to the case, as well as exploring our obsession with the case with AUT University’s Professor of Pop Culture, Dr Lorna Piatti-Farnell.  

New episodes return January 13th. 

Host: Chelsea Daniels 
Audio Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin 
Executive Producer: Ethan Sills 

While The Front Page is on summer break, we&rsquo;re taking a look back at some of the biggest news stories and top-rated episodes from the podcast in 2024.&nbsp; &nbsp;
June 20 this year marked 30 years since five members of the Bain family in Dunedin were found dead in their family home. &nbsp;
The one survivor, David, would be convicted of murdering his parents and three siblings.&nbsp; He served 13 years in prison before the Privy Council quashed his convictions, and he was found not guilty on all charges at a retrial in 2009. &nbsp;&nbsp;
For the anniversary in June, we spoke to long-time Bain advocate Joe Karam for an exclusive chat reflecting on his three decades linked to the case, as well as exploring our obsession with the case with AUT University&rsquo;s Professor of Pop Culture, Dr Lorna Piatti-Farnell. &nbsp;
New episodes return January 13th.&nbsp;
Host: Chelsea Daniels Audio Engineers: Paddy Fox, Richard Martin Executive Producer: Ethan Sills&nbsp;

Why are we still talking about the Bain family 30 years on from their deaths?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/053c0ed3-e5a0-4da0-97bc-b24b01612a82/transcript

While The Front Page is taking its summer break, we will be shining a spotlight on some of the biggest podcasts from the New Zealand Herald network over the last year.  

In 2022, BusinessDesk journalist Murray Jones investigated the finances of the New Zealand branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – better known as the Mormons.  

That investigation sparked a lot of feedback on social media, including a number of posts that suggested there was more to the Church that first thought. 

That led to Heaven’s Helpline, a NZ Herald podcast that investigated the Church and how it has built a system that protects its wealth and reputation – and shields sexual predators from the law.   

You can listen to half of the first episode of Heaven’s Helpline now, and find the full series on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.  

While The Front Page is taking its summer break, we will be shining a spotlight on some of the biggest podcasts from the New Zealand Herald network over the last year. &nbsp;
In 2022, BusinessDesk journalist Murray Jones investigated the finances of the New Zealand branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints &ndash; better known as the Mormons. &nbsp; That investigation sparked a lot of feedback on social media, including a number of posts that suggested there was more to the Church that first thought.&nbsp;
That led to Heaven&rsquo;s Helpline, a NZ Herald podcast that investigated the Church and how it has built a system that protects its wealth and reputation &ndash; and shields sexual predators from the law.&nbsp; &nbsp;
You can listen to half of the first episode of Heaven&rsquo;s Helpline now, and find the full series on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. &nbsp;

NZ Herald Presents: Heavens Helpline

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b89515e5-1608-4bb4-9317-b24b01612063/transcript

Days 27 - 29: Email highlights Hanna's work stress as witnesses weigh in on her mental health

Accused: The Polkinghorne Trial

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