Appeal court refuses to hear NZ First Foundation case

Appeal court refuses to hear NZ First Foundation case
It is too late for media entities to appeal a decision that continues to suppress the names of two Serious Fraud Office defendants connected with the NZ First Foundation, the Court of Appeal says.The SFO said earlier this month it had laid charges against two people in connection with a probe into the NZ First Foundation in the District Court.North Shore District Court Judge Peter Winter said the pair’s names should be kept secret.“The judge was satisfied extreme hardship would be caused to the first-named defendant in terms of his...

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