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Philip Polkinghorne admits lies as his testimony continues at Pauline Hanna coroner’s inquest in Auckland

The New Zealand Herald reaches for "admits" where Radio New Zealand stays flat.

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As of August 14, 2026 at 3:59 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened The acquitted murder defendant acknowledged he has told many lies since his wife's death.
The headline split The New Zealand Herald frames it as "Philip Polkinghorne admits lies as his testimony continues at Pauline Hanna coroner’s inq...". Radio New Zealand frames it as "Philip Polkinghorne denies direct accusations he killed wife Pauline Hanna during inquest".
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CenterPhilip Polkinghorne admits lies as his testimony continues at Pauline Hanna coroner’s inquest in Auckland

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The New Zealand HeraldNews report · Aug 14, 3:59 AM

Philip Polkinghorne admits lies as his testimony continues at Pauline Hanna coroner’s inquest in Auckland

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The acquitted murder defendant acknowledged he has told many lies since his wife's death.

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Radio New ZealandNews report · Aug 14, 2:10 AM

Philip Polkinghorne denies direct accusations he killed wife Pauline Hanna during inquest

Polkinghorne was cleared of Pauline Hanna's 2021 murder at a trial two years.

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Aug 14, 2:10 AM: Radio New Zealand joined the source map.

Aug 14, 3:59 AM: The New Zealand Herald joined the source map.

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