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Trouble and strife

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Philip Polkinghorne denied murder

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Pauline took meds for a drink problem

When they met at a charity dinner, Pauline Hanna felt sure Philip Polkinghorne was the man of her dreams.

Dinner a few days later confirmed her feelings. ‘I was sold,’ she said.

Philip felt the same way, and Pauline was happy to become a stepmum to his three sons.

In time, they married. Philip's career as an eye surgeon went from strength to strength, while Pauline worked hard as the director of a healthcare provider.

Colleagues described her as confident, happy and larger-than-life.

She regularly met friends at an exclusive private members’ club.

The pair had a lovely home in an affluent suburb of Auckland, New

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