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EPISODE · Jul 12, 2025 · 15 MIN

Steve Braunias's new book, Polkinghorne

from The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin · host Newstalk ZB

It was a trial that gripped the nation. The death of Pauline Hanna in her Remuera home. The arrest of her husband, eye surgeon, Philip Polkinghorne.  And his trial and acquittal, that became one of the most high profile in New Zealand history. Not only focusing on Pauline’s death but one that uncovered scandalous revelations of meth, sex and money. Journalist and true crime author, Steve Braunias, followed the case throughout. His new book is called Polkinghorne. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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