The trial of Philip Polkinghorne not only captivated New Zealand due to its gripping details but also reflected the media's hunger for sensational stories amidst quieter news times.
Two major news outlets ran live blogs and launched podcasts that became top-ranked, indicating the public's intense interest in the unfolding events and the trial dynamics.
The defence portrayed Pauline Hanna's death as a suicide linked to her struggles with mental health, contrasting sharply with the Crown's narrative of staged murder.
James Hollings noted that this trial had the classic appeal of a celebrity case, marked by the high profile of the defendant and the shocking nature of the allegations.
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