SFO charges six people in Labour Party donations case
None of the defendants are sitting MPs or are current or former officials of the party.
None of the defendants are sitting MPs or are current or former officials of the party.
Former executives Peter Harris and Carden Mulholland were charged in late 2019.
Stephen Borlase bribed Auckland Transport and Rodney District Council officials for deals.
Māori Party donations referred to Serious Fraud Office.
Alleged investment scheme that's seen family homes up for mortgagee sale referred to SFO.
The former CEO and CFO have already been charged after the $747 million firm folded.
Fraud probe into Cayman Island scheme run by ex-Treasury economist nears completion.
Charges including corrupt acceptance of gift and conspiracy are formally denied.
Both accused also continue to enjoy having their identities suppressed.
The man is accused by the SFO of conspiring with a prominent business leader.
Several high-profile trials are due to be held this year.
The Serious Fraud Office launched a probe earlier this year.
Despite not entering a plea, Roger Pikia said he'd 'vigorously defend the charges'.
The 49-year-old's interim name suppression lapsed at 3pm today.
The suppression battle over allegations of improper political donations continues.
The Court of Appeal gave the man a week to mount a further appeal.
Judge denies suppression, says: 'In my view the subject matter is inherently political.'
Geoffrey Smith also actively misled the court and obstructed an SFO investigation.
Judge Roberts told journalists: 'There is to be no publication of this man's name.'
The money was used to fund a gambling addiction, a jet ski, cosmetic surgery,
The accused today argued they were the 'target' of the media and victim of leaks.
A three-year Herald investigation culminated with the sentencing of Rangi Whakaruru.
Media argued voters must be told who the two charged by the SFO are before election day.
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Judge dismisses media appeal arguing public interest in knowing identities is now.
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Media firms argue it's in the public interest to name the pair charged in donations case.
NZ First came to Parliament care of a tangle with the SFO. Will it leave the same way?
While there were rumours and rumblings, when charges were laid last week, nobody knew.
The matter has arisen as voters decide who to put on the ballot.