Sam Hurley
NZ Herald
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Cyclone Gabrielle: Rural Hawke’s Bay prepares for another deluge while cleaning up from first
With the area still saturated, many are concerned about further slips and flooding. → Read More
Cyclone Gabrielle: Mass evacuations in Hawke’s Bay; dozens rescued; some still trapped by floodwaters; Wairoa goes dark
Dramatic aerial photos also show the devastation to the region. → Read More
Auckland weather, heavy rain, flooding: Up to four dead; Govt pledges $100k relief fund; mayor defends state of emergency declaration
Auckland is under a state of emergency following record rainfall and widespread damage. → Read More
Suitcase murder case: Suspect surrendered to NZ police in South Korean extradition, due in Manukau court tomorrow
Three NZ police officers travelled to South Korea to transport her back to Auckland. → Read More
Former National Party president Michelle Boag named as the political figure in prominent businessman’s sex and corruption case
Michelle Boag was today revealed as the political figure named in the high-profile case. → Read More
Labour and National donations trial: Guilty and not guilty verdicts over political money
The SFO prosecution involved seven people, including a NZ Order of Merit recipient. → Read More
Labour and National donations trial: Spy allegations and damage to 'stellar' reputation cited as reasons for accused's secrecy
The start of the joint trial was delayed because of a positive Covid-19. → Read More
NZ First Foundation case: Accused pair not guilty of donations fraud after court grants permanent suppression
The pair were charged by the SFO just before the 2020 general election. → Read More
NZ First Foundation case: High Court permanently suppresses identities of accused pair
A group of media companies has for years argued the duo should be identified. → Read More
Covid-19 lockdown breach: Another Auckland lawyer guilty of fleeing Auckland after social media boast
Lawyer convicted for busting out of Covid-19 lockdown last year and boasting about jaunt. → Read More
Covid 19 wage subsidy fraud: Ministry of Social Development targets seven more for prosecution
MSD targets more for prosecution while the SFO continues to investigate the big fish. → Read More
Country Calendar uproar: Lake Hawea Station farmer, entrepreneur Geoff Ross hits back at critics
Geoff Ross says trialling alternative methods is 'how sectors advance'. → Read More
Former employee admits taking bribes for contracts in roading corruption case as others fight for secrecy
The alleged scheme saw millions of dollars in bribes and contracts exchange hands. → Read More
SFO closes investigation into Auckland mayor Phil Goff's election donations
The investigation focused on fundraising donations that were made in 2016 and 2019. → Read More
Former ADHB employee accused of taking bribe for medical supplies
The ex-worker is also accused of disclosing confidential information to an IT firm. → Read More
SFO charges six over alleged bribes for roadworks contracts in Auckland
The alleged bribes for contracts exchange occurred between 2015 and 2018. → Read More
Auckland businessman sentenced after police target professional money launderers in covert Operation Menelaus
About $8.4m flowed through the bank accounts of Yinghui Zhang over a 20-month period. → Read More
Multi-billion dollar Indian tech company HCL to train Kiwi school leavers in IT and help fill skills shortage
It's estimated more than 10% of additional workers over next decade will be IT-skilled. → Read More
Trelise Cooper burglary: Thief jailed for fashion crime for more than two years
There was 'no prospect' for the thief to pay reparation towards Cooper and her business. → Read More
Disgraced businessman Ron Brierley's sentence quashed and eligible for release from prison this month, Australian court orders
Brierley, whose health is failing, has seen his original prison sentence quashed. → Read More