Polkinghorne Docuseries Starts Tonight

Private eye Julia Hartley Moore bounds back on to our screens tonight with the premiere of the documentary series Polk: The Trial of Philip Polkinghorne (Three and ThreeNow, 8.40).

If you haven’t already read the Sunday papers (Stuff, NZ Herald), here’s the media release:

PREMIERING ON THREE AND THREENOW TODAY: POLK: THE TRIAL OF PHILIP POLKINGHORNE

• New three-part documentary features exclusive TV interview with Philip Polkinghorne and those closest to the case.
• All episodes stream first on ThreeNow, and will air over three consecutive nights starting tonight at 8.40pm on Three.

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – Sunday, 13 April 2025 – Polk: The Trial of Philip Polkinghorne explores the case of the prominent New Zealand eye surgeon through exclusive interviews, and a detailed look at the compelling – yet often contradictory – forensic evidence, peeling back the layers of a truly baffling mystery.

Sexual dalliance, illicit drugs, wealth and privilege, including a verdict that will be debated for years to come.

Renowned Private Investigator Julia Hartley Moore secured an on-camera interview with Philip Polkinghorne while he was on bail and awaiting trial for the murder of his late wife, Pauline Hanna.

The remarkable series of interviews, conducted at Dr Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna’s now infamous Remuera home, form the basis of the three-part documentary which premieres today, streaming on ThreeNow and airing tonight at 8.40pm on Three.

The series also features never-before-seen interviews with:

• Julia Hartley Moore – Private Investigator and Executive Producer
• Madison Ashton – Philip Polkinghorne’s Girlfriend
• Bruce Hanna – Pauline Hanna’s Brother
• Pheasant Riordan – Friend of Pauline Hanna
• Alysha McClintock – Crown Solicitor, Auckland
• Craig Kapitan – Journalist, New Zealand Herald
• Chelsea Daniels – Journalist, New Zealand Herald

Polk: The Trial of Philip Polkinghorne is a Blonde Razor production for Warner Bros. Discovery, Sky UK, and Nine Network, with support from NZ On Air and the New Zealand Government’s Screen Production Grant.

Polk: The Trial of Philip Polkinghorne is available to stream first on ThreeNow and will air tonight at 8.40pm and Monday 14 and Tuesday 15 April at 8.30pm on Three.