The jury has been sent home for the day and will consider their verdict tomorrow.

The Crown has described Philip Polkinghorne as his wife's greatest love, and greatest vulnerability, as they close their case into her alleged murder.

The Crown has described Philip Polkinghorne as his wife's greatest love, and greatest vulnerability, as they close their case into her alleged murder.

As the jury begins to consider the evidence, here's a recap of how this case unfolded.

The jury will listen again to a secret recording of Pauline Hanna, and to Philip Polkinghorne's call to emergency services.

The jury in the murder trial of former Auckland eye surgeon says they will not reach a verdict tonight, after hours of deliberation.

The jury in the murder trial of former Auckland eye surgeon says they will not reach a verdict tonight, after hours of deliberation.

Justice Lang said while he expected the trial to wrap up next week, he didn't want to rush the jury to make a decision.

Justice Lang said while he expected the trial to wrap up next week, he didn't want to rush the jury to make a decision.

The murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne enters its final phase next week, the final witnesses having concluded their evidence this morning.