New ZealandElection expenses: SFO clears Christchurch mayorThe Serious Fraud Office launched a probe earlier this year.16 Dec 08:35 PM
KahuProminent iwi leader appears in court over alleged $364k fraudDespite not entering a plea, Roger Pikia said he'd 'vigorously defend the charges'.16 Dec 02:33 AM
BusinessCo-accused in CBL fraud case namedThe 49-year-old's interim name suppression lapsed at 3pm today.14 Dec 04:40 AM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Suppression argument moves to High CourtThe suppression battle over allegations of improper political donations continues.09 Dec 08:20 PM
BusinessCBL co-accused loses name suppression, pending further appealThe Court of Appeal gave the man a week to mount a further appeal.06 Dec 11:49 PM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Accused pair lose suppression argumentJudge denies suppression, says: 'In my view the subject matter is inherently political.'03 Dec 08:50 PM
BusinessFormer liquidator jailed for $130,000 theft, perjury, obstructing SFOGeoffrey Smith also actively misled the court and obstructed an SFO investigation.20 Nov 04:33 AM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Cameron Slater lends support to accusedThe accused argued the case has become a 'political smear attack' against Winston Peters.19 Nov 04:42 AM
BusinessCBL fraud accused argues Covid-19 economy increases hardship"Dire economic circumstances" of Covid-19 increase likelihood of hardship, lawyer argues.10 Nov 09:45 PM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Second defendant pleads not guiltyJudge Roberts told journalists: 'There is to be no publication of this man's name.'28 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandHealth worker stole more than $1m for gambling, cosmetic surgery and jet skiThe money was used to fund a gambling addiction, a jet ski, cosmetic surgery,28 Oct 03:37 AM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Accused pleads not guiltyThe accused today argued they were the 'target' of the media and victim of leaks.27 Oct 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuThe incredible shrinking man: Māori King's adviser and the stomach stapling surgeryA three-year Herald investigation culminated with the sentencing of Rangi Whakaruru.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Media and marketingNZ First Foundation case: Court of Appeal turns away mediaMedia argued voters must be told who the two charged by the SFO are before election day.15 Oct 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Fall from grace' keeps former Māori King adviser from prisonClose adviser to Maori King sentenced following Serious Fraud Office investigation.14 Oct 05:00 AM
Media and marketingNZ First Foundation accused: Names to stay secret until after electionJudge dismisses media appeal arguing public interest in knowing identities is now.14 Oct 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSouth Canterbury Finance finally receives last ritesCountry's largest corporate collapse draws to a close, revealing huge losses for Crown.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMedia firms lodge urgent appeal over NZ First name suppressionMedia firms argue it's in the public interest to name the pair charged in donations case.11 Oct 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside story: NZ First SFO probe and its fight for election survivalNZ First came to Parliament care of a tangle with the SFO. Will it leave the same way?30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ First Foundation investigation: What happened behind those courtroom doors?While there were rumours and rumblings, when charges were laid last week, nobody knew.30 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: NZ First versus Serious Fraud OfficeThe matter has arisen as voters decide who to put on the ballot.30 Sep 02:55 AM
New ZealandQuestions still linger after SFO's probe into NZ First Foundation – expertAn expert says Peters' comparison to Hilary Clinton's email saga was 'apples and oranges'.29 Sep 10:33 PM
Politics'Malice behind it': Winston Peters on SFO charges; NZ First's failed attempt to gagPublic interest in SFO announcement outweighs potential damage to party - High Court.29 Sep 07:09 PM
New ZealandWinston Peters talks to Mike Hosking about NZ First/SFO caseHigh Court judge called party's bid "not particularly strong" on evidence he could see.29 Sep 06:27 PM
New Zealand'Correct the record': Collins' warning to Ardern ahead of leaders' debateNational leader Judith Collins is calling on PM Jacinda Ardern to correct the record.29 Sep 06:22 PM
New Zealand'Low blow': Collins 'disgusted' after Ardern's dig over her past with the SFO"Gosh, the veil is definitely slipping, isn't it?" she told Heather du Plessis-Allan.29 Sep 06:13 PM
Banking and financePeter Harris' co-defendant continues SFO secrecy fightThe CBL saga continues after the insurance company collapsed with a market value of $747m.29 Sep 04:46 AM
PoliticsTwo NZ First Foundation staff charged, Peters vows legal actionNZ First to take SFO to the High Court in fallout over donations inquiry.29 Sep 04:22 AM
New ZealandNational to double Serious Fraud Office budget if elected'The office doesn't have the resources to do its job properly,' Collins says.28 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPublic funding — or private donations?Donations to political parties have been in the spotlight of multiple investigations.27 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'There's no one else, there's just me': Man behind $400m fund awaits SFO probeHow Penrich went from being a niche darling of financial world to a nine-figure fraud.18 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuJailed former trustee fails in 'cultural shame' appeal bidThe trust, which helped underprivileged people, was virtually bled dry by Stephen Henare.16 Sep 05:44 AM
BusinessTop Auckland school's $1m at risk in the Cayman IslandsDio foundation put money into Cayman Islands fund that's now under SFO scrutiny.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Cera staff in alleged fraud case now namedPair deny fraud charges over alleged private property deals.10 Sep 10:13 PM
