Philip Polkinghorne

2022 - 8 - 16

Philip Polkinghorne dead and obituary, Whats happened? (MRandom News)

The wife of an Auckland ophthalmologist who died in suspicious circumstances at their Remuera home in April last year has pleaded not guilty to careless ...

Polkinghorne worked as an eye doctor in Auckland before retiring after his wife Pauline Hanna died on Easter Monday. Inspector Aaron Pascoe said in a statement to the Herald today. Philip Polkinghorne, 68, is said to have crashed his red Amarok into a car outside Parnell Rose Garden in December. He will face charges in Auckland District Court for the first time today. He moved out of the $4 million family home and into his sister.

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'Shocked': Remuera surgeon Philip Polkinghorne pleads not guilty ... (New Zealand Herald)

Pauline Hanna, 63, was found dead at her Remuera home on Easter Monday last year.

Now that the Police have charged me the matter is before the courts and I am not permitted to comment further," Polkinghorne said. "The justice process must now run its course and I trust the truth will be shown. Most of what is said during bail hearings cannot be reported due to the Bail Act.

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Man accused of murdering Auckland woman Pauline Hanna named ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Philip John Polkinghorne says he's "shocked" to have been charged with the murder of his wife and will plead not guilty.

“The justice process must now run its course and I trust the truth will be shown. She said it was an upsetting and “very difficult day” for her client. And those articles are free. She approved the applications. “The passing of Pauline has left a large hole in the fabric of our whānau and our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.” Judge Manuel said the principle of open justice was an important one and the media was the eyes and ears for the public.

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Husband of Auckland health boss charged with her murder (1 News)

Philip John Polkinghorne has appeared in the Auckland District Court accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021. Philip John Polkinghorne (Source: ...

Police on Tuesday revealed a man had been charged with her murder. His lawyer Rachel Reed QC asked the court for suppression of sound and photographs, saying that her client was facing a "very upsetting time". The health of the defendant's mother was also in a "precarious" situation. Philip John Polkinghorne has appeared in the Auckland District Court accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in 2021.

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Pauline Hanna: Man charged with murdering Auckland health boss ... (Newshub)

Watch: Dozens of friends and family turned out for Pauline Hanna's funeral last year. Credits: Newshub. A man has been charged with murder following the death ...

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Remuera surgeon Philip Polkinghorne pleads not guilty to murder of ... (New Zealand Herald)

Pauline Hanna, 63, was found dead at her Remuera home on Easter Monday last year.

Now that the Police have charged me the matter is before the courts and I am not permitted to comment further," Polkinghorne said. "The justice process must now run its course and I trust the truth will be shown. Most of what is said during bail hearings cannot be reported due to the Bail Act.

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Pauline Hanna: Man accused of murdering Auckland health boss ... (Newshub)

The 69-year-old appeared before Judge Andrea Manuel in Auckland District Court on Tuesday.

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Husband charged with murder of DHB project boss (RNZ)

An Auckland surgeon has been charged with the murder of his wife who was found dead in her home in April last year.

Hanna was a project director at the former Counties Manukau DHB. Judge Andrea Manuel approved the applications, saying the media were the eyes and ears of the public. Philip John Polkinghorne appeared in Auckland District Court this afternoon and was remanded on bail.

A man has been charged with the murder of Pauline Hanna -- 16 ... (NZCity)

The 69-year-old is due to appear in the Auckland District Court today. Hanna, who worked at the Counties Manukau DHB and was involved in the Covid vaccine ...

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