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Donations cases back to haunt National, NZ First

As New Zealand First tries to win its way back into Parliament, its controversial fundraising foundation will be back in court at the peak of the general election campaign.

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Crown spends $1m to prosecute political donations

Only three of nine people charged over political donations deceit in 2022 were convicted, despite at least $1m spent on top lawyers by the Crown

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SFO details not one, but two NZ First-linked funds

As the New Zealand First fraud trial enters its third week, the Serious Fraud Office spells out how party donations were diverted to a second account outside the control of elected officials

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NZ's richest man explains donation to NZ First

Evidence from the rich lister Hart family outlines to the High Court the circumstances around their donations to New Zealand First

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NZ First trial: 'It's too scary, my brother'

The High Court is presented with internal communications between NZ First Party figures after media exposure of its secretive fundraising foundation prompted inquiries from the Electora

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Three NZ First insiders shine light on party secrets

Court evidence reveals secrets were kept within different parts of the New Zealand First Party, it had trouble getting information for the Electoral Commission and was "a horrible mess

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The monied class who funded Winston Peters

A High Court trial over NZ First's fundraising arm reveals the identities of some of the country's wealthiest families and individuals who donated up to $50,000 at a time.

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