NZAn inquest into the death of Pauline Hanna, which occurred in her Remuera home in April 2021, has begun at the Coroner's Court in Auckland. The coroner, Tania Tetitaha, aims to determine the cause and circumstances of her death, including whether it was self-inflicted. This follows a previous criminal trial where Hanna's husband, Dr. Philip Polkinghorne, was acquitted of murder charges. The initial phase of the inquiry will examine the events surrounding the 24 hours before her death and the subsequent police investigation. Expert testimony, including pathology reports, will be presented during the proceedings. Both Polkinghorne and Hanna’s family members are involved as interested parties.
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