Polkinghorne case: A summary of the Crown's case against murder accused (2024)

Armed Police have stopped a car and two people were arrested in Constellation Drive and Atlas Place in Rosedale in Auckland.Video / Supplied

A crash involving multiple vehicles has blocked the Southern motorway causing traffic to exit at Newton and blocking all lanes. Video / Supplied

Homicide investigation launched in Onehunga. Video / Hayden Woodward, Alex Burton

Arrests made in Mt Wellington stabbing.PM pays respects to Māori King Tūheitia.48 Palestinians dead in latest Israel bombing.Video / NZ Herald

Shaun Johnson leads Warriors to win over Sharks in final game. Video / Sky Sport

Springboks beat All Blacks 27-31. Video / Sky Sport

Family and police talk about the fight for justice for slain teen ahead of second anniversary of her murder. Video / Neil Reid

Quick and easy bao buns filled with karaage chicken, cucumber, and Japanese mayo. Video / Fresh Recipes

A man has died in an incident that brought police swarming into the Auckland suburb of Mt Wellington. Video / Hayden Woodward

Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country.Video / NZH

Proposed speed limit increases of 110km/h on State Highway 1 from Orewa to Warkworth will mean faster journey times for Kiwis travelling between Auckland and Northland.Video / NZH

Woman defends her actions saying she was trying to help passengers on the Chinese domestic flight who were disturbed by the noise.Video / @shanghaidaily / X

Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.

Try venison mince for a lean, flavourful pizza topping. Video / Fresh Recipes

Kirsa Jensen went missing from Awatoto Beach near Napier on September 1, 1983. Video / Corey Fleming

Heather du Plessis-Allan speaks to TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell about the company's recent loss. Video / Newstalk ZB

Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell

Labour leader Chris Hipkins pays tribute to Kiingi Tūheitia. Video / Mark Mitchell

Sophie Devine has announced she will step down as captain of the White Ferns T20 side after the Women’s T20 World Cup in October. Video / Corey Fleming

The Rings of power red carpet heats up for a special preview of season 2.

A summary of the case the Crown has presented in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne Video / Carson Bluck

Phillip Polkinghorne today arrived with his sons, Ben and Taine Polkinghorne, as well as his sister Ruth as the Defence opens its case. Video / Carson Bluck

NZ Herald's Shayne Currie and Susie Nordqvist discuss TVNZ posting an after-tax loss of $85 million. Video / NZ Herald

In today's headlines, Kīingi Tūheitia passes away aged 69, Auckland University stand-off takes dramatic turn and volunteers gear up for Daffodil Day.

The airline’s annual net profit fell 65%. The CEO Greg Foran explains how the economy and engine issues are impacting its earnings. Video / Alyse Wright

The Coast hosted a celebrity netball match ahead of Daffodil Day to raise money for the Cancer Society. Video / Cameron Pitney

The Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston says misusing car parks for disabled people is the “epitome of arrogance” and the penalty will rise from $150 to $750.

Darleen Tana challenges the Green party's attempt to remove her from Parliament, securing an injunction. Video / Carson Bluck

MetService Weather: 29th of August - 2nd of September Video / Metservice

The Green Party whip told media after a High Court hearing in Auckland that the party and Tana agreed to delay any meeting until after the judicial review application is heard.

Ricardo Menendez-March speaks to media live in Wellington. Video / NZ Herald

Air New Zealand’s underlying profit has dived, more than halving to $222 million. Video / Air NZ

A man was caught on CCTV running away after a baby was doused with hot coffee in a Brisbane park. Video / Queensland Police Service

Police have arrested every patched member of the Christchurch chapter of the Comancheros. Video / NZ Herald

Entertainment editor Jenni Mortimer chats to the cast ahead of the season 2 premiere and finds out just how much they miss us. Video / Supplied

In today's headlines with Wilhelmina Shrimpton, former Green MP Darleen Tana heads to court, concerns over Health NZ job cuts and Paralympics under way in Paris.

Inside the Rovers: Bill and Ben’s Big Day. Video / Neil Reid

Green Bay resident Tomasz Malarczyk is challenging a new housing development that plans to install a wastewater pipe through his property. Video / Dean Purcell

Chlöe Swarbrick says the party may face a court injunction as it decides whether to use the waka-jumping law to expel independent MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.