Himatjit Singh Kahlon.

Meth beer case: Witness says defendant asked 'do you still have the beers?'

Aiden Sagala died after allegedly drinking a can of meth-laced beer given to him by Himatjit Singh Kahlon - who was also known as Jimmy.

October 16, 2024

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Honey Bear House Beer.

'He wasn't blind': Manslaughter trial over meth-laced beer death

Aiden Sagala died aged 21 in March 2023. He drank from a can of "Honey Bear House Beer" — not knowing it was laced with liquid methamphetamine.

October 16, 2024

Composite image by Vinay Ranchhod

Pauline Hanna – the silent woman at the centre of the trial that obsessed the nation

1News reporter Jordan Lane reports on the trial that consumed New Zealand and pays tribute to the woman at the centre of the noise.

September 23, 2024

Philip Polkinghorne is on trial in Auckland for the alleged murder of his wife Pauline Hanna. Composite Image: Vinay Ranchhod (Source: 1News/supplied)

Timeline: Polkinghorne case from Pauline Hanna's death to verdict

A timeline of events from the morning police were called to the moment the jury's verdict was delivered.

September 23, 2024

Philip Polkinghorne is seen leaving Auckland High Court after a jury found him not guilty of the murder of his wife Pauline Hanna, in their Remuera home in 2021.

Philip Polkinghorne found not guilty of murdering Pauline Hanna

Polkinghorne was accused of murdering his wife at the couple's Auckland home.

September 23, 2024

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Philip Polkinghorne is on trial in Auckland for the alleged murder of his wife Pauline Hanna. Composite Image: Vinay Ranchhod (Source: 1News/supplied)

Polkinghorne murder trial: Two questions the jury must answer

After weeks of statements and submissions, the jury is now set to begin its deliberations in the former eye surgeon's high-profile trial.

September 18, 2024

Philip Polkinghorne in court.

Polkinghorne a grieving husband, not a 'master manipulator' – defence

Philip Polkinghorne's trial for the alleged murder of his wife Pauline Hanna is drawing closer to its end.

September 18, 2024

August 2024
Philip Polkinghorne is on trial in Auckland for the alleged murder of his wife Pauline Hanna. Composite Image: Vinay Ranchhod (Source: 1News/supplied)

Polkinghorne's communications intercepted, police pressed on 'open mind'

Philip Polkinghorne is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna in April 2021.

August 28, 2024

Philip Polkinghorne is on trial in Auckland for the alleged murder of his wife Pauline Hanna. Composite Image: Vinay Ranchhod (Source: 1News/supplied)

Meth pipe found at Polkinghorne's work before Hanna's death, court hears

Philip Polkinghorne is accused of murdering Pauline Hanna, his wife. He says her death in April 2021 was a suicide.

August 20, 2024

Thomas Tahitahi at his sentencing.

Man jailed for brazen 'execution' of gang boss at Auckland church

Thomas Tahitahi shot a Mongrel Mob boss once in the back of each leg and then four times in the torso.

August 14, 2024

Philip Polkinghorne is on trial in Auckland for the alleged murder of his wife Pauline Hanna. Composite Image: Vinay Ranchhod (Source: 1News/supplied)

Polkinghorne murder trial: Pathologist explains post-mortem findings

Philip Polkinghorne is on trial at Auckland High Court, accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna. He pleaded not guilty.

August 13, 2024

July 2024
Philip Polkinghorne

Polkinghorne murder trial: Check on rope under the spotlight

The Crown say Pauline Hanna was murdered by Philip Polkinghorne, who then staged the scene to look like suicide - but Polkinghorne said he's innocent and simply found his wife dead after she'd killed herself.

July 31, 2024

Philip Polkinghorne

Murder trial: Polkinghorne 'audibly wailing and crying' — officer

Constable Alexander Rowland also described the moment he discovered the death was being treated as suspicious.

July 30, 2024

Ron Mansfield KC (left) and, Philip Polkinghorne arrive at Auckland High Court.

Polkinghorne trial: Paramedics describe first impressions of scene

Philip Polkinghorne is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna and making it look like suicide.

July 30, 2024

Philip Polkinghorne

Polkinghorne trial: Relationship 'perfectly happy' - defence

Ron Mansfield KC said Polkinghorne loved his wife and suggestions he had a double life were incorrect.

July 29, 2024

Philip Polkinghorne in court on the opening day of his trial

Polkinghorne 'consumed by sex', 'financially supporting' sex worker - Crown

Philip Polkinghorne is accused of killing his wife Pauline Hanna in April 2021.

July 29, 2024

Philip Polkinghorne in court on the opening day of his trial

Polkinghorne accused of strangling wife, staging scene

Philip Polkinghorne is accused of murdering his wife Pauline Hanna at the pair's home on Upland Rd in Auckland's Remuera.

July 29, 2024

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Ron Mansfield KC (left) and, Philip Polkinghorne arrive at Auckland High Court

Polkinghorne pleads guilty to meth charges before murder trial

Philip John Polkinghorne is on trial for his wife's murder, but today, admitted to two drugs charges.

July 29, 2024

Auckland High Court.

Auckland mother who caused infant son's death jailed

The woman, who cannot be named, was today jailed for the death of her infant and assaulting her other son.

July 24, 2024

June 2024
Rajesh Kumar

Auckland man who slit girl's throat with fish-filleting knife named

The man was sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison when he appeared at Auckland High Court this morning.

June 11, 2024

May 2024
High Court at Auckland (file picture).

Auckland mum admits causing infant son's death

The woman – who continues to have name suppression – pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Auckland High Court today.

May 22, 2024

Hakyung Lee appears in court in November, 2022.

Children's bodies in suitcases: 2025 trial date set

South Korean mother Hakyung Lee is accused of killing her two children and putting their bodies into suitcases.

May 22, 2024

High Court at Auckland (file picture).

Auckland man admits slitting girl's throat with fish-filleting knife

The man pleaded guilty at Auckland High Court to kidnapping and attempted murder. The victims were two of his relatives.

May 1, 2024

April 2024
During the investigation, police officers found 432.9 grams of methamphetamine in a red shoe box in Alex Fausia's bedroom. They also found $16,890 in cash and 30 rounds of shotgun ammunition.

Revealed: How a meth deal descended into manslaughter

On March 15, 2023, an accusation of bad quality meth led to a man's death outside an Auckland motel.

April 19, 2024

Mourners paying their respects at Rose Cottage Superette, where Janak Patel was fatally stabbed.

Court proceedings halted for terminally ill Auckland murder accused

Henry Fred was accused along with two other men of killing dairy worker Janak Patel in Sandringham in 2022.

April 17, 2024