Sam Hurley is an award-winning journalist and Deputy Head of Print Content for the New Zealand Herald in Auckland.
Sam joined the Herald in 2017 and has worked in a variety of roles, including as a court and business reporter. He has covered some of New Zealand’s biggest court cases, including the murder of Grace Millane, and led multi-year Herald investigations into the crimes of millionaire arts philanthropist James Wallace and New Lynn terrorist Ahamed Samsudeen. He was the Templeton Scholar in Parliament's Press Gallery in 2016 and also reported on the US presidential election while in America that year. Sam has covered several general and local elections and the Serious Fraud Office cases involving political donations to the Labour, National and NZ First parties. He started his career as a reporter at Hawke’s Bay Today in 2013 and has also worked at TVNZ for 1News. After graduating from the University of Waikato with a degree in political science, specialising in international relations and defence studies, Sam obtained a post-graduate diploma in journalism from the Auckland University of Technology. Sam sits as a member of NZME on the District Court Media Committee, which discusses issues raised by the media, judiciary and Ministry of Justice. He is also a keen sports fan and travelled to watch the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. You can contact Sam at sam.hurley@nzme.co.nz.
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Frustration as supply lines remain halted with split alert levels
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Not guilty pleas for former trust chairman in SFO case
Charges including corrupt acceptance of gift and conspiracy are formally denied.
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Desert Rd homicide: Duo deny murdering Ricky Wang
Four men have been charged over the alleged murder of missing man Ricky Wang.
Desert Rd killing: One of four accused pleads not guilty
A tip-off in March led police to the grisly discovery of human remains near Tongariro.
Buried in shallow grave: Fourth man in court over Desert Rd murder case
Fourth man arrested in connection to human remains found buried near the Desert Rd.
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Hygiene officers have been posted to each court, while infrared scanners are also coming.
Murder accused objects to video court appearance due to Covid-19
Three other men are due to appear in court over the alleged murder.
Grace Millane's killer appeals murder conviction and jail sentence
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Grace Millane murder accused keeps name suppression
The man accused of killing the British backpacker will keep his name hidden... for now.
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Grace Millane murder accused fights to keep name secret
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Proposed law change could force doctors to dob in unfit drivers
A Taupō man ignored doctors' advice to continue driving despite having dementia.
Employment Court orders Ministry of Justice into mediation
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Ministry of Justice workers strike, walking out of courthouses
District and High Courts are closed to the public for two hours today.
Ministry of Justice workers vote on strike action
Female employees at the ministry are paid 15 per cent less than men, union says.
Ex-cop loses grievance appeal after cell bashing trial
Daniel Ramkissoon testified against four officers accused of beating a man in custody.
Youth justice funding as age increases to 17
The justice system is in crisis and failing children and families, says the Government.
Is it time to move the Kiwi summer?
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