CrimeAlleged phone scammer accused of taking $15k from elderly victimOfficers stopped a vehicle of interest on St Lukes Rd just before 1am.26 Feb 12:34 AM
New ZealandAlleged 18-year romance scam: Woman charged with $517k deceptionPolice allege the Dunedin victim sent over $517,000 across 18 years.17 Feb 06:05 AM
PremiumOpinionMary Holm: How to make $10k work harder than an interest-free student loanOPINION: Parking the $10k in a low-fee fund while loans stay interest-free can work well.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnglish scammer who targeted vulnerable Kiwis to be deported after early jail release 12 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandDisgraced JP jailed over $1.8m scam offers victims $20 a week – for next 1635 years30 Jan 04:00 PM
Auckland'Felt like rape': Auckland man avoids jail after duping sex workers with fake payments28 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Not me': Top business leader warns of fake social media ads using his nameScammers have copied BNZ and Sharesies banners to make the offers look real.31 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'I have nothing to hide': US tycoon implicated in $800k Auckland scam threatens to sue NZ PoliceMiloX crypto exchange founder Robert Vashisth tells the Herald: 'I'm no scammer'.27 Dec 06:00 PM
AucklandAuckland man who duped three prostitutes with fake payments dodges rape chargeThe man even faked a clear lab test to convince a woman to have unprotected sex.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCam Bagrie: We need to rethink how we saveGDP per capita is down 5% and house prices have fallen about 15% since 2022.29 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRemuera financier acquitted of money laundering in $800k scamJudge Paul Murray said the evidence was 'murky' but Michael Sperry's guilt was not proven.21 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionVivian Valbuena: How to protect your money from fraudOPINION: Around one in five New Zealanders reported being scammed in 2024.20 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFury as Auckland professional avoids jail for role in $2m fraudThe Beca costings expert had been earning $200k a year plus bonuses.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessScammers outpacing authorities as online cons surge across NZKiwis reveal their own misdeeds and share views on jail time for scammers.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandListen: 'Their problem, not my problem' - Remuera financier denies money laundering in $800k scamRecorded phone calls were played in court during which the 63yo denied criminal activity.17 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to open a bank account without a fixed addressOPINION: The Reserve Bank says banks must offer options for people without an address.03 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessImpersonation scams swindling people for more money, Netsafe saysImposter scams taking more money, and account compromise scam reports up.30 Sep 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Heartless swine': Auckland JP and accountant admits role in $1.8m fraudSharma said he never met the victims but had contracts to invest their money in Bitcoin.27 Sep 08:00 PM
EconomyBank offers $4000 to help with renovations as borrower faces forced sale Nearly 40% of the 5882 cases received last year by the banking ombudsman involved scams.24 Sep 07:01 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over $68k fraud spree across New ZealandMore than $68,000 in goods were allegedly obtained through fraudulent use.23 Sep 06:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Is NZ still the Wild West when it comes to financial consumer protections?OPINION: Kiwibank customers must wait until 2026 for deposit protection in crises.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBanking watchdog releases ruling after ANZ staff helped customer send $250k to scammersThe victim claimed ANZ was negligent.15 Sep 09:00 PM
BusinessClients of former financial advisor David McEwen urged to check bank statementsThe financial watchdog says it received complaints about suspected unauthorised payments.15 Sep 02:22 AM
CrimeElderly couple tricked into handing over bank cards not the only people at risk: NetsafeOnly 17% of scam victims in New Zealand ever recover their stolen money.11 Sep 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Please delete immediately': NBR warns of Mike McRoberts scam emailThe Financial Markets Authority warned in August about scammers using deepfake videos.04 Sep 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow architectural designer helped launder $235k and why his identity is still secretHe argued his business and reputation would be ruined if he lost suppression.29 Aug 04:03 AM
New ZealandSome Hawke’s Bay shops may stop offering PayWave due to surcharge ban: Retail advocate'Why would the business owner want to pay for that when they can’t on-charge?'01 Aug 06:00 PM
Retail'Excessive': Govt to ban card payment surcharges The change will benefit those who shop in-store, rather than online.28 Jul 02:00 AM
Crime'Insidious offending': Uni student behind NZ's first 'SMS blaster' attackNearby phones were 'effectively hijacked' by the device, which operated out of his car.27 Jul 04:44 AM
