Matt Nippert
New ZealandjournalistMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Matt Nippert is an accomplished investigations reporter based in Auckland, specializing in white-collar crime and the intersection of politics and business. He has won numerous awards for his journalism, including being named Reporter of the Year twice. Nippert has been with the Herald since 2014, where he covers significant stories, including the recent issues surrounding property developer Mani and the collapse of Eco-Smart.
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Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering the intersection of politics and business.
Wild Poppies creditors angry over florist’s sale to director’s son before liquidationNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Auckland florist Wild Poppies in liquidation but still selling under new ownerNew Zealand· 2026-05-27
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar crimes.
Auckland mortgage fraud: Chris Peters admits $6.3m deception charges, Robert Peters walks freeNew Zealand· 2026-05-27
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter and ICIJ member covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Drury mega property subdivision collapses after police meth money probeNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes and the intersection of politics and business.
Corruption klaxon blaring, but at least we can now hear it – Matt NippertNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Bad service: Developers chased for $4.8m get judgment set asideNew Zealand· 2026-01-20
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering white-collar crimes and has won multiple awards for his journalism.
Liquidators of Northland engineering firm Obelisk Industrial chase director over $9m shortfallNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering the intersection of politics and business.
Waipareira paid bonus to allow John Tamihere to settle campaign loanNew Zealand· 2025-12-17
Matt Nippert is a business investigations reporter for NZ Herald who discussed the implications of Cook Islands-flagged ships in the oil trade.
How Cook Islands-flagged ships became tied to Russian and Iranian oil trade – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-11-25
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Eric Watson says he rejected US SEC settlement offer in crypto caseNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Missing trucks spark police call in liquidation of failed concreting firmNew Zealand· 2025-11-20
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
RLITS Contracting: Ferrari seized, liquidator hunts $8.6m from failed firm amid family feudNew Zealand· 2025-11-16
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Talley’s defamation trial: The injured workers not heard in courtNew Zealand· 2025-10-21
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering the intersection of politics and business.
Talley’s defamation trial: TVNZ warns of chilling effect on NZ journalismNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Talley’s defamation trial: Former workplace safety minister Michael Wood backs TVNZNew Zealand· 2025-10-08
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Rich-lister controlled charity Wright Family Foundation posts $41.6m surplus after Govt funding boost to BestStart childcareNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
TVNZ reporter defends anonymous sources as Talley’s alleges defamationNew Zealand· 2025-09-30
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Talley’s defamation trial hears claims of forged workplace injury filesNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ begins in High CourtNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering the intersection of politics and business.
New Zealand Superannuation Fund beats targets to hit $85b despite economic gloomNew Zealand· 2025-09-08
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering white-collar crimes and politics.
Zuru nappy trial closes as judge speaks of ‘unusual twists and turns’New Zealand· 2025-08-30
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering the intersection of politics and business.
Zuru nappy trial: JJK’s defence lawyer says Zuru’s claims relied on an unproven lack of good faithNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering the intersection of politics and business.
Zuru nappy trial: Basketball star Kirk Penney talks of his ‘baptism of fire’ in the supermarket diaper warsNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Zuru nappy trial: Treasures buyers questioned over links to ‘Mr Nappy’New Zealand· 2025-08-21
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering the trial and its implications.
Zuru nappy trial: Grant Taylor testifies on deleted emails, settling under ‘duress’, and whether $40m buys happinessNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Zuru nappy trial: Ex-cop Keith Taylor sobs recounting fallout from Mowbray’s ‘Hobson’s choice’New Zealand· 2025-08-18
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering the intersection of politics and business.
Zuru nappy trial: The surprise witness and his claims of confessions, cocaine and a private investigatorNew Zealand· 2025-08-13
Matt Nippert is an Auckland-based investigations reporter covering white-collar and transnational crimes.
Engineering firm Obelisk Industrial goes bust, BNZ and Kiwibank among creditors owed $11mNew Zealand· 2025-08-12
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering white-collar crimes and has won multiple awards for his journalism.
Nick Mowbray’s secret recording revealed in court amid nappy trade lawsuitNew Zealand· 2025-08-06
Matt Nippert is an investigations reporter covering the legal dispute involving Mowbray and Rascals.
Zuru nappy trial: Nick Mowbray takes stand on intellectual propertyNew Zealand· 2025-08-06