Coronial inquest to investigate death of Pauline Hanna

Thursday 14 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 14 Aug 2025, 2:18pm

A coronial inquiry will investigate the circumstances surrounding the 2021 death of Pauline Hanna at her Remuera home. Philip Polkinghorne, who was found not guilty of murdering his wife, may give evidence during the proceedings scheduled for next year.

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1. StuffThu 14 Aug 2025, 12:39pm

   Police don’t get to ‘have another go’ at Polkinghorne - lawyer (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 14 Aug 2025, 12:44pm

   Philip Polkinghorne in court ahead of coronial inquest for wife Pauline Hanna’s death (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZThu 14 Aug 2025, 2:04pm

   Philip Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest into wife's death (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 14 Aug 2025, 2:18pm

   Eye surgeon may give evidence at inquest into wife's death (opens in new tab)