Inquest into Pauline Hanna's death continues in Auckland

Stuff1NewsNZ HeraldTuesday 4 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Philip Polkinghorne was seen in tears during an inquest examining the circumstances of his wife Pauline Hanna's 2021 death in Remuera. The court viewed a police interview recorded on the day her body was discovered to determine if the death was self-inflicted.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 4 Aug, 1:05pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 44 minutes
  1. StuffStuff

    Polkinghorne’s tears as inquest hears of the moment he found Pauline Hanna’s body (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    Polkinghorne in tears as inquest views 2021 police interview (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Pauline Hanna coroner’s inquest: Philip Polkinghorne leaves court in tears (opens in new tab)