Journalist releases new book about the Philip Polkinghorne trial

Tuesday 15 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 15 Jul 2025, 6:01am

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Veteran journalist Steve Braunias has released a book exploring the Philip Polkinghorne trial. The work examines the national obsession with the case and the nature of the eight-week trial. Braunias reflects on the public's reaction to the proceedings.

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1. Stuff via The PressTue 15 Jul 2025, 5:00am

   Braunias on Polkinghorne: ‘I was interested in the way New Zealanders hated him so much’ (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 15 Jul 2025, 6:01am

   Sex, drugs and tragedy on the eastern slopes: the Polkinghorne trial changed NZ (opens in new tab)