Madison Ashton, a sex worker, secretly recorded conversations with her former lover Philip Polkinghorne, accusing him of killing his wife Pauline Hanna in order to be with her as “Pauline 2.0.” Polkinghorne was acquitted of Hanna’s murder in a 2024 trial, despite Ashton’s claims that he did it for their relationship. The suspicious circumstances surrounding Hanna’s death in 2021 continue to haunt the couple’s past.
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Vivace Restaurant & Bar to Open at DeBretts
Liquidated Auckland institution Vivace is set to reopen in a new location through a partnership with Hotel DeBrett, following challenges in the city's hospitality sector. The Mediterranean-style restaurant, which had operated for 33 years, was liquidated last Christmas after a difficult period marked by shifting consumer habits and rising costs. Want More Context? 🔎
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