The Trial

Stuff Audio, New Zealand’s award-winning leader in true crime podcasts, presents The Trial. Stuff’s expert journalists spend weeks at High Court hearings and pore over hundreds of hours of recordings to deliver compelling and in-depth insights into some of New Zealand’s most intriguing cases - as they happen. NEW: Season 2 - Police are called to the multi-million dollar Auckland home of a successful couple to find the body of Pauline Hanna. A year and a half later, her husband, eye surgeon Philip John Polkinghorne is charged with murder, a charge he denies. Presented by Philippa Tolley. Season 1 - In 2017 49-year-old builder Michael McGrath disappeared. No body, crime scene or weapon were found. So how could his longtime friend, David Benbow, be arrested and charged with murder? Presented by Michael Wright. Sound design/audio editing: Connor Scott; executive producer: Chris Reed WARNING: This show talks about suicide and content that may upset some people. I

The Trial is a society podcast hosted by Stuff Audio, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Stuff Audio hosts The Trial, a society show with 27 episodes published.

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  The Trial

  Trailer: Quarantine Nation

  Mar 2, 20263 minS0

  <p>A lethal virus. A drastic lockdown. A nation turned upside down. </p> <p>From the makers of acclaimed podcasts The Commune, True Story and Witi Underwater, this eight-part narrative series revisits the Covid-19 pandemic with the benefit of hindsight and powerful interviews. Adam Dudding and Eugene Bingham delve into what really happened – and what it taught us about ourselves. </p> <p>Subscribe to "Quarantine Nation" wherever you get your podcasts, or follow the links here: ⁠Quarantine Nation Player Links⁠,</p> <p>Made with the support of NZ on Air for Stuff by Te Pūrongo Productions.</p><p> </p><p>Learn m...

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  Introducing: The Artful Dodger

  Jan 11, 20251 minS2

  <p>James Wallace was once the most revered philanthropist in the New Zealand arts community. His world started crumbling when a young man accused him of sexual assault. After a six-year legal battle - and more victims came forward - Wallace was convicted of multiple crimes and out of ways to keep his identity secret. This is the story of a disgraced knight’s rise and fall, his crimes and punishment - and his survivors. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</p>

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  Sentenced on drug charges

  Oct 31, 202410 minS2

  <p>In the final chapter of the trial of Philip Polkinghorne, the former Auckland eye surgeon found not guilty of murdering his wife, he has been sentenced to 150 hours of community work for drug possession.</p><p>The charges of possessing methamphetamine and a pipe to smoke it followed searches of the family home after the death of Pauline Hanna.</p><p>WARNING: This episode references drug use.</p><p>Podcasts like this take lots of time and resources to produce, which is why we'd love you to support our work by becoming a subscriber! You can subscribe to Stuff E...

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  Episode #13

  The Verdict

  Sep 26, 202425 minS2

  <p>After nearly two months and more than 80 witnesses, the jury returns with their finding in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne.</p><p>WARNING: This podcast references suicide right from the start and throughout the episode. Some listeners might find this distressing. Click here for where to get help in New Zealand.</p><p>Podcasts like this take lots of time and resources to produce, which is why we'd love you to support our work by becoming a subscriber! You can subscribe to Stuff Extra directly in Apple Podcasts, or Click Here to listen on other platforms.</p><p> </p><p>L...

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  Episode #12

  The closing arguments - murder or suicide?

  Sep 24, 20241h 1mS2

  <p>The defence and the prosecution present their final arguments after nearly two months of evidence. The Judge delivers a summing up and gives the jury directions before they retire to consider a verdict.</p><p>WARNING: This podcast references suicide right from the start and throughout the episode. Some listeners might find this distressing. Click here for where to get help in New Zealand.</p><p>Podcasts like this take lots of time and resources to produce, which is why we'd love you to support our work by becoming a subscriber! You can subscribe to Stuff Extra directly in App...

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