PremiumPremiumBusinessSFO probe launched after pensioner found she didn't own her homeSFO investigators searched several properties associated with the probe last week.17 May 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ardern's knee-jerk reaction to SFOOPINION: It is time for the donations law to be tested in the court, not reviewed.17 May 03:21 AM
New ZealandSFO charges an indictment on political parties, not the systemANALYSIS: Calls for another look at the rules for party political donations are a cop-out.14 May 05:08 AM
New ZealandLabour Party donations case: Solicitor and public servant among the accusedThe group allegedly created an illusion of five donations to hide true donor's identity.13 May 03:45 AM
New ZealandSFO charges six people in Labour Party donations caseNone of the defendants are sitting MPs or are current or former officials of the party.12 May 11:18 PM
CompaniesThird accused in CBL fraud case has separate trial orderedFormer executives Peter Harris and Carden Mulholland were charged in late 2019.11 May 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBusinessman who bribed public officials forfeits $3.5m, gets houses and vintage car backStephen Borlase bribed Auckland Transport and Rodney District Council officials for deals.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMāori Party donations referred to SFOMāori Party donations referred to Serious Fraud Office.28 Apr 06:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'A convoluted nightmare': The pensioner who discovered she didn't own her homeAlleged investment scheme that's seen family homes up for mortgagee sale referred to SFO.27 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessThird person charged by SFO in case over failed insurer CBLThe former CEO and CFO have already been charged after the $747 million firm folded.17 Mar 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSFO tightens net on Kiwi fund PenrichFraud probe into Cayman Island scheme run by ex-Treasury economist nears completion.03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuNot guilty pleas for former trust chairman in SFO caseCharges including corrupt acceptance of gift and conspiracy are formally denied.01 Mar 04:37 AM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Accused pair slowly edge to 2022 trialBoth accused also continue to enjoy having their identities suppressed.23 Feb 08:52 PM
BusinessJami-Lee Ross agrees to destroy 'leaked' SFO documentsThe former National Party MP is due to stand trial this year alongside three businessmen.21 Feb 10:40 PM
BusinessNZ First Foundation investigation: SFO's case heads to High CourtOne of the accused is also attempting to have their charge dismissed.26 Jan 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessConsultant with royal ties wanted for arrest in SFO probeThe man is accused by the SFO of conspiring with a prominent business leader.22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFive business and political court cases to follow in 2021Several high-profile trials are due to be held this year.06 Jan 03:00 AM
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