Sex, drugs and tragedy on the eastern slopes: the Polkinghorne trial changed NZ
Steve Braunias' new book, "Polkinghorne," explores the infamous murder trial that captivated New Zealand. Philip Polkinghorne, a surgeon accused of murdering his wife, was acquitted after an eight-week trial filled with privilege, depravity, and lurid details of his sex life. Braunias details his unusual rapport with Polkinghorne, highlighting the scandalous and shamelessly entertaining nature of the trial.
