Victim angry alleged mule did not have to surrender his passport to when given bail.

Fraud victims criticise 'disrespectful and insensitive' awareness campaign.

The man will appear in Taupō District Court on November 8.

The private investigator, the secret recording and the fake Bitcoin investment contract.

"I’m going to go and get a car and ram your house and kill you and your family."

"He was so much to so many, but to us, he was everything.”

The victim's family want an independent review of ASB's processes.

Known affectionately as Dr Tom, he'd helped hundreds of thousands of people over 30 years.

“I just feel like Jason’s life was taken, they removed the body and went back to work.”

'Where does their liability sit for this if other cases are discovered?'

“If the bank had contacted the family we may have been able to recover the funds.”

A lawyer believes the offenders' real estate agent was "clearly part of the deceit".

'If I had the money, I'd give you everything you’re asking for, but I can't.'

"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."

'If I return to visit my dying mother I will be arrested on the spot.'

The coroner says shortcomings in care likely contributed to his decision to take his life.

"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."

“My moral compass went off track and led me to where I am today.”

'Sometimes I have flashbacks. I get really scared. Sometimes I can't breathe.'

'I think it is bullying and harassment. What else would you call it?'

'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'

'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'

'We’re very happy that she’s safe. She’s none the wiser.'

"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."

"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."

'This is a massive step in New Zealand’s war against scams.'

The company could be fined up to $1.5 million at sentencing in November.

His foster mother raised concern after he rang to say what song he wanted at his funeral.

Chinese students or older Chinese migrants the main targets.

But Government rubbishes plan as 'ridiculous'.

“It’s easy money for the offenders. It’s an easy crime.”

Councils are racing to check if any buildings are structurally at risk.

'Why wasn’t something done to stop this guy?'

“It’s not just gullible people, it’s smart people who get sucked in.”

'It’s getting worse. The figures are mind-boggling.'

A skateboard was among the items rescued from the rubble.

The council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.

'It’s not a Mickey Mouse scam, it’s sophisticated. They are taking millions.'

'I just don’t have the information I need.'

"I feel like something horrible is going to happen to my family.”

A letter warning their electricity was being disconnected sparked a plan to die together.

Two women believed to be involved are already in jail, the Herald understands.

'I just burst into tears. It’s my life savings'.

'It's a bloody nightmare.'

Wayne Brown says central government needs to show leadership around storm-related compo.

A King's Counsel says the convicted fraudster has paid a "heavy price" for his crimes.

Fulton Hogan's insurer denies liability.

The mayor is urging councillors to keep an open mind about how to bridge a $295m gap.

The accuser is a convicted criminal serving more than 10 years in jail on drugs charges.

'They were itching for a fight.'

“All students and staff deserve to feel safe at school."

French officials say Coastguard crew 'may have been surprised' by the navy vessel.

Jahden Nelson underwent dozens of operations and faces years of rehabilitation.