Yesterday, Field entered the history books, becoming the first New Zealand politician to be convicted of accepting bribes and acting corruptly.
Mrs Field sat looking stunned, with her head down, as supporters told her it was not over, while younger members of the Field family left the crowded High Court at Auckland before all the 35 verdicts had been read.
Through her tears, Mrs Field said in Samoan her heart went out to her husband.
Field's stepdaughter Dorothy Hunter, who allowed star Crown witness Sunan Siriwan to stay at her Samoan home, said she felt anger towards the Thai people Field and her family had helped.
"We were good to them - we let them stay and look what they have done," she said.
Ms Hunter said her stepfather was innocent and accused the Labour Party of orchestrating a conspiracy.
"[Former prime minister] Helen Clark was unhappy with him; they all were [unhappy] because he crossed the floor [of Parliament] several times."
Crown solicitor Simon Moore said the case had been important because bribery and corruption struck at the heart of "who we are as a people".
"We live in a society that prides itself on the fact that we are pretty straight. We pride ourselves on our police department, which is largely free of corruption, and a public service devoid of corruption, which is a wonderful model when compared with ones overseas."
He said the fact charges were laid and convictions reached said much about the community.
"It's important our officials undertake their roles without hint of reward."
Field's lawyer, Paul Davison QC, said the former Mangere MP was very disappointed with the verdicts.
"It's been a very long and difficult trial."
It was too early to talk about the prospect of an appeal, he said.
Inquiry head Detective Superintendent Malcolm Burgess said a significant factor in the convictions was the evidence given by key witnesses.
"For some of them, giving evidence was an extraordinarily harrowing experience and I'm grateful these witnesses had the courage to stand up and be counted."
Police accepted the jury's decision to acquit on some of the charges.
"It seems clear the jury carefully considered all the evidence and that is all we can ask."
Field stared directly at the forewoman as she began reading the verdicts but his gaze then shifted away.
He remained calm, displaying no emotion before he was led away.
Of the 12 charges of corruption and bribery he was found guilty of 11, with 15 charges of wilfully perverting the course of justice. He was acquitted on eight charges.
Justice Rodney Hansen remanded Field on bail until sentencing on October 6.
