Jared Savage
New ZealandjournalistMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jared Savage is an award-winning journalist who covers crime and justice issues, particularly organized crime, and has authored books on gang culture, including 'Gangland' and 'Gangster’s Paradise.'
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Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Ye ‘Cathay’ Hua forfeits $3.3m in assets after New Zealand’s biggest money laundering investigationNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has won multiple journalism awards.
Comanchero president Pasilika Naufahu admits money laundering over $3.8m Auckland home, as well as bar and cafeNew Zealand· 2026-05-31
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Ulakai Fakaosilea revealed as Comanchero who arranged 199kg drug import while in prison for 501kg shipment on 90 Mile BeachNew Zealand· 2026-05-29
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues for the New Zealand Herald.
Former constable Summer Smith jailed for leaking police intelligence to Killer Beez gang boyfriendNew Zealand· 2026-03-07
Jared Savage is a journalist who has authored several books, including Gangland and Underworld.
Media Insider: TVNZ news review – why report will remain secret; TVNZ CEO steps into crime story; Brodie Kane on podcast break-upNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has won multiple journalism awards.
Kiwifruit labour companies run by Ajaypal Singh in liquidation allegedly owing $57m in unpaid taxNew Zealand· 2026-03-02
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has won numerous journalism awards.
Kiwifruit labour companies run by Ajaypal Singh in liquidation allegedly owing $57m in unpaid taxNew Zealand· 2026-02-25Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Professional money launderer Daniel Hu to forfeit $3.3 million after covert police investigation Operation MartinezNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Police make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m ‘money mule’ in kiwifruit tax scamNew Zealand· 2026-02-14
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Comanchero gang member ‘Eneasi Tangi Taumoefolau to spend rest of life in Tongan prison for drug importingNew Zealand· 2026-02-04
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has written about Anthony Doyle's case.
Meth-fuelled Tauranga bridge double murderer Anthony Doyle freed on paroleNew Zealand· 2026-02-02
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has won multiple journalism awards.
Meth-fuelled Tauranga bridge double murderer Anthony Doyle freed on paroleNew Zealand· 2026-02-02Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has won numerous journalism awards.
Hells Angels gang member Carlos Motuapuaka orchestrated 180kg cocaine importation while inside prisonNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Savage covers crime and justice issues and has won multiple journalism awards.
Kiwi psychologist Jeremy Brian Tacon arrested over child sex material after FBI sting on network of professional menNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Street price of meth dropped to new low in 2025, cocaine ‘easy’ to get according to new research by Massey UniversityNew Zealand· 2026-01-18
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has reported on the exploitation of illegal migrants in the kiwifruit industry.
More than $3m put into bank accounts of illegal migrant in alleged kiwifruit tax evasion scam, police investigate alleged kidnapping of ‘money mule’New Zealand· 2026-01-12
I acknowledge the work of the Herald’s Jared Savage in the extraordinary reporting.
Media Insider: Six media chief executives, six questions for 2026 - hear from the bosses of TVNZ, NZME, RNZ, Stuff, Sky TV, and MediaWorksNew Zealand· 2025-12-25
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has won multiple journalism awards.
IRD failed to report alleged kidnapping of $3m ‘money mule’ victim to police in ‘textbook example’ of poor information-sharing between agenciesNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Jared Savage has been a journalist at the NZ Herald for about 20 years, with a focus on organised crime.
NZ crime in 2025: Gangs, drugs, and a Minister for Mafias? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Jared Savage has been a journalist at the NZ Herald for about 20 years, with a focus on organised crime.
Rotorua emergency housing motels: As the dust settles, it’s time to reflect - EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-12-19Jared Savage has been a journalist at the NZ Herald for about 20 years, focusing on organised crime.
Southland teacher aide Quade Strange’s prison sentence for child abuse material quashedNew Zealand· 2025-12-19
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has won multiple journalism awards.
Mike Pannett named as new deputy police commissioner to replace Jevon McSkimming after bestiality and child sex material found on police devicesNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Andre Francis James arrested in Mexican airport after DEA investigation into 300kg of methamphetamine deals in CaliforniaNew Zealand· 2025-12-03
Jared Savage is a senior Herald reporter who broke the story of the allegations against Jevon McSkimming.
Jevon McSkimming case: Exclusive interview with Ms Z who alleges former deputy police boss groomed her for sexNew Zealand· 2025-12-01
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues and has won multiple journalism awards.
Senior Auckland detective under investigation over alleged objectionable materialNew Zealand· 2025-11-21
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Jevon McSkimming case: Police defend decision to prosecute Ms Z over alleged abusive emails to the detective who arrested herNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Jevon McSkimming case: Police apologise for ‘badly letting down’ woman but continue prosecution over alleged abusive emails to detectiveNew Zealand· 2025-11-12Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Jevon McSkimming saga: Young woman suffered ‘devastating impact’ after police arrested her for anonymous emails instead of investigating sex allegationsNew Zealand· 2025-11-11Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
Jevon McSkimming: Police ignored sex allegations against former top cop, prosecuted the woman for ‘revenge’ emails insteadNew Zealand· 2025-11-11
Jared Savage covers crime and justice issues, with a particular interest in organised crime.
It’s not sexy but expert blueprint on organised crime is a ‘no-brainer’ for coalition Government – Jared SavageNew Zealand· 2025-11-06