Jared Savage, an Investigative Reporter for New Zealand’s Herald, has reported on some of the most high-profile and controversial cases in recent New Zealand history.
I’m Jared Savage and I’ve been a reporter since 2004 where I landed my first job at an Auckland suburban newspaper after completing a Bachelor of Communications at AUT. Journalism has allowed me to travel the country, and the world, to report on ordinary people doing extraordinary things. I’m constantly amazed at the generosity of those who have invited me into their homes. Often, they are sharing the most traumatic moments of their lives, and their trust is something that cannot be taken for granted. I’ve covered the natural disasters of the Samoan tsunami and the Christchurch earthquakes, dodgy political donations, a mayoral sex scandal, two Rugby World Cups, but somehow keep gravitating towards the drama of the courtroom. I’ve reported on some of the most high-profile and controversial cases in recent New Zealand history; the Kahui twins, Scott Guy and Chris Cairns’ perjury trial in London to name a few. Lately, I’ve taken a special interest in the evolution of organised crime in this country, in particular the millions of dollars made from the lucrative meth trade and the devastating social and health impacts of the ongoing crisis. It’s my firm belief that sunlight is the best disinfectant.
200 construction workers busted in immigration swoop
Operation Spectrum finds 15 fraudsters deported from NZ, came back with new names.
Taskforce Ghost: Exposing Auckland's underbelly
How an undercover agent led police to a sprawling underworld drug network.
My $100m housing plan
In a week when Chinese buyers have been singled out for pushing up house prices, wealthy developer Donghua Liu is nearly ready to build 500 apartments in Auckland.
Cop at centre of sex probe quits force
A high-profile Auckland police officer cleared of a criminal sex complaint has resigned ahead of an employment investigation "to make a fresh start".
Citizenship, then Nats get $22,000
A wealthy Auckland businessman was given NZ citizenship against official advice, after a Government minister lobbied the colleague who made the decision.
Drug suspect a $14m casino highroller
A suspect in a record-breaking drug probe had a gambling turnover of $14m at SkyCity Casino despite declaring an income of just $4217 over the same time period.
Brothers accused of global scam
Two Auckland brothers have been arrested for allegedly withdrawing more than $100,000 cash with counterfeit bank cards from around the world.
Police swoop on cash stash
Police seized more than $1 million after three men were stopped at Auckland International Airport with bundles of cash strapped to their bodies.
Card skim thieves may be locals
Police believe two men withdrawing cash with fake bank cards from around the world could live in NZ.
Restaurant target in drugs case
A yum cha restaurant in downtown Auckland was allegedly used as a cover for a drug running enterprise.
Few fuel stops crisis-ready
Auckland has only 10 service stations wired up to provide fuel to emergency services quickly if electricity is cut in a natural disaster.
Ex-lover calls on Mayor to step down
The woman who revealed a long-running affair with Auckland Mayor Len Brown is an aspiring right-wing politician.
Len Brown's other woman
The woman alleged to have had an affair with Auckland mayor Len Brown is Bevan Chuang.
Drug ring link to Queen St
European police have arrested a man suspected of masterminding a global drug ring which allegedly smuggled methamphetamine to a Queen St apartment.