Challenge to suppression

MEDIA outlets are seeking an urgent appeal over name suppression granted to two people charged in the New Zealand First Foundation $700,000 donations case.

The Serious Fraud Office has charged two people with obtaining by deception after its investigation into the foundation and its handling of donations.

RNZ, Stuff, NZME and TVNZ have previously argued there was compelling public interest in knowing the identity of the pair given election day was this Saturday. — RNZ