Madison Ashton
Madison Ashton is a Sydney-based escort who came to public attention during the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne, where details of their intimate relationship were revealed. The trial exposed Polkinghorne's hidden life that included significant personal struggles and illicit activities, drawing widespread media coverage and public interest.
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Madison Ashton was mentioned in connection with Philip Polkinghorne's alleged double life.
Polkinghorne: Auckland lawyer criticises ‘insensitive’ Law Society promotion of Steve Braunias book event
New Zealand· 2025-11-15
Madison Ashton was expected to be a key witness for the prosecution at the trial of Philip Polkinghorne.
She was on the spectrum, he was a fat chubby nerd: Madison Ashton on Polkinghorne, his family and Pauline HannaNew Zealand· 2025-07-21
Madison Ashton is a former lover of Philip Polkinghorne and a key witness in the trial.
Polkinghorne: Steve Braunias on his new book on the trial of the centuryNew Zealand· 2025-07-11
Madison Ashton, Polkinghorne's former lover, criticized his upcoming book.
Polkinghorne’s new book: Reality star ‘shaken’ by encounter with eye surgeonNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Madison Ashton is an Australian sex worker and Polkinghorne’s former lover who refused to testify at the trial.
Media Insider: Philip Polkinghorne pitches a book; TVNZ v Sky for Olympic TV rights; Can Brad Pitt and Formula 1 film turbocharge NZ’s box office?New Zealand· 2025-06-19
Madison Ashton said she believed Philip Polkinghorne killed his wife to be with her.
NZ Herald, Viva and Listener Premium subscription special offer: Don’t miss the best journalism from here and abroadNew Zealand· 2025-06-19
Madison Ashton believed Philip Polkinghorne killed his wife to be with her.
NZ Herald, Viva and Listener Premium subscription special offer: Don’t miss the best journalism from here and abroadNew Zealand· 2025-06-19Madison Ashton believed Philip Polkinghorne killed his wife to be with her.
NZ Herald, Viva and Listener Premium subscription special offer: Don’t miss the best journalism from here and abroadNew Zealand· 2025-06-13
Polkinghorne spent nearly $300,000 on sex workers, including his former lover, Madison Ashton.
Philip Polkinghorne rule: Auckland’s Northern Club proposes to suspend members charged with criminal offences or declared bankruptNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
Madison Ashton secretly recorded Philip Polkinghorne, confronting him about his wife, Pauline Hanna’s, death.
Zuru Toys co-founder Nick Mowbray talks to Mike HoskingNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
Madison Ashton secretly recorded Philip Polkinghorne, confronting him about his wife, Pauline Hanna’s, death.
Grandparents' grief after 4-year-old's dog attack death in KatikatiNew Zealand· 2025-04-15Madison Ashton secretly recorded Philip Polkinghorne about his wife’s death.
War hero who died in Afghanistan, Rory Malone, gets his final farewellNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
Madison Ashton secretly recorded Philip Polkinghorne, confronting him about his wife.
Student pilot “left in the dark” over complaint about instructor’s midair sexual advancesNew Zealand· 2025-04-14Ashton is a sex worker who became Polkinghorne's girlfriend and was set to appear as a star witness.
Steve Braunias: The second prosecution of Philip PolkinghorneNew Zealand· 2025-04-12
Madison Ashton is a high-profile escort who had a relationship with Polkinghorne.
Philip Polkinghorne claims Covid vaccine led to wife Pauline Hanna’s death – documentaryNew Zealand· 2025-04-12
Madison Ashton confronted Philip Polkinghorne about his wife Pauline Hanna’s death.
Philip Polkinghorne: The moment lover Madison Ashton confronted him about wife Pauline Hanna’s deathNew Zealand· 2025-04-11Madison Ashton was involved in a serious intimate relationship with Philip Polkinghorne.
Potential buyer for Philip Polkinghorne and Pauline Hanna’s former Remuera homeNew Zealand· 2025-03-20