Sister of Philip Polkinghorne describes scene of Pauline Hanna's death

Tuesday 18 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Aug, 6:00pm

In this story NZME, TVNZ, Tania Tetitaha

Ruth Hughes has provided evidence at an inquest into the death of Pauline Hanna. She described finding her brother, Philip Polkinghorne, holding his wife on the floor of their Remuera home. Polkinghorne was previously acquitted of murdering Hanna in 2024.

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1. 1News via RNZTue 18 Aug, 2:24pm

   Polkinghorne's sister describes morning of Pauline Hanna's death (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Aug, 6:00pm

   Pauline Hanna inquest testimony concludes with evidence from Philip Polkinghorne’s sister, pathologist (opens in new tab)