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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Geoff Ross says trialling alternative methods is 'how sectors advance'.
Sir George Fistonich files claim for damages over Villa Maria sale
It is the second claim the founder of the winery has brought against the receivers.
Damages reduced to $12m against grower who smuggled kiwifruit into China
Billions of dollars of future exports at risk by the actions of a Bay of Plenty grower.
Frustration as supply lines remain halted with split alert levels
Businesses in level 3 regions say they will run out of supplies with Auckland in lockdown.
Carpet maker's failed $24.6m deal hits courts
Cavalier Corporation later sold the plant to property investor Ben Cook for $25.5m.
Three million falsely labelled free-range eggs risked 'discrediting entire industry'
A whistleblower came forward to the Commerce Commission about an egg scam.
'Systemic failure': Ports of Auckland fined $540,000 after worker's death
Judge says two years is far too long for a family to have to wait for justice.
Farmer appeals sentence for misrepresenting millions of eggs
Frank Chen carried out a lengthy scam repackaging caged eggs as free range.
Residents want company out over putrid smell hanging over Waikato town
Prevailing winds blow an 'egregious heavy stink of a putrid nature' over the Waikato town.
Supreme Court turns away appeal over NZ vineyard dispute between Vegas casino bosses
A lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.
NZ properties remain frozen as Crafar Farms saga heads for retrial
The Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal has quashed the convictions and ordered a retrial.
Crane accident: Ports of Auckland pleads guilty after worker's death
Laboom Midnight Dyer died after the massive straddle truck he was driving tipped over.
Medicinal cannabis industry could boost Covid-19 economic recovery
The global market for medicinal cannabis is forecast to reach $55 billion by 2025.
Kiwi medicinal cannabis companies team up in 'landmark' deal
Research and development firm Kāriki Pharma and grower Puro New Zealand join forces.
Ad agency BMG fumes over pork company's bacon adverts
Legal fight erupts over bacon advertising campaign.
Farm fraud: He claimed 3m caged eggs were free-range
Exclusive: 'Our goal is for the Frank Chens of this world to be unable to operate.'
Kiwis have no constitutional right to bear arms, Court of Appeal rules
Some firearms owners claimed a "constitutional right" to access semi-automatic weapons.
Dairy company manager told staff not to report positive listeria results for years
A Ministry for Primary Industries investigation discovered four years of non-reporting.
Dairy scientist loses bid for retrial in fraud case
Court of Appeal says Trevor Lock would have been wise to plead guilty in SFO case.
'14 tonnes of adulterated honey': Company and manager fined $370k
First prosecution of its kind after artificial chemicals were added to mānuka honey.
Farm worker jailed for life for brutally killing ex-wife
A man who murdered his ex-wife in front of their toddler has been jailed for life.
Alleged Nelson arsonist named
Several serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.
Xi Wang brutally stabbed to death by ex as she held her 2yo son in her arms
Shocking details have emerged about the brutal murder of Flat Bush mum Xi Wang
Man admits murdering ex while their son was home
Rotorua farmer Ephraim Beazley has admitted murdering his ex-wife Xi Wang in December.
Auckland woman faked EU wine export papers
Woman falsified cases of wine for sales events and promotions in Ireland.
Honey heist: Businessman sentenced over 480kg of stolen mānuka
Two large pallets full of honey for export were the target of a raid by sticky bandits.
Youth justice funding as age increases to 17
The justice system is in crisis and failing children and families, says the Government.
Inside honey's criminal black market
Honey industry losing millions annually as apiarists are hit by organised crime.
Businessman loses appeal for farming fraud
A registered valuer who tired to access a farming association's money has lost his appeal.
Beehive thefts linked to organised crime
The New Zealand honey industry is losing millions of dollars every year to thieves.
'Livestock floating down the river'
Dozens of cows and sheep have been swept away in flood waters.
Dog-dragging incident: 'Horrible accident'
A dog owner said incident that saw a dog dragged to its death was a "horrible accident".
SPCA investigate reports of dog dragging
SPCA investigating a report of a dog being dragged behind an SUV in the Far North.
Is it time to move the Kiwi summer?
Sick of the summer that's not really been summer? There is a simple proposal to fix this.