Inquest Deepens Mystery of Pauline Hanna's Death | Auckland News

The inquest into Pauline Hanna’s 2021 death entered its second week with fresh clues—and more questions. Though her husband, Philip Polkinghorne, was cleared of murder in 2024, the jury doubted the self-inflicted claim. Forensics found no blood on clothes or sheets in her bedroom—except a mysterious stain on the bed that may be fresh or old. Polkinghorne and his sister Ruth are set to testify next, while Pauline’s brother Bruce watches closely as the coroner races to uncover the truth behind her final moments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aaa042730668a823