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

Delivering the last of their closing arguments, prosecutors said the murder-accused surgeon also had the time and knowledge to stage his wife's death.

An Australian forensic pathologist has told the jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial he does not believe Hanna's death was suspicious.

An Australian forensic pathologist has told the jury in Philip Polkinghorne's murder trial he does not believe Hanna's death was suspicious.

The jury at the murder trial of an Auckland eye surgeon have heard evidence of how his wife could have died.

The jury at the murder trial of an Auckland eye surgeon have heard evidence of how his wife could have died.

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.