New ZealandMurder victim's eerie message played in courtThe audio comes from a phone call to her bank, made on the evening of 23 January 2024.14 Jul 06:25 AM
New ZealandHome build dream shattered after business hacked and woman launders couple’s $150kSophie Winchester-Krishan earned $5k for laundering the couple's scammed money. 12 Jul 01:00 AM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
PremiumNew ZealandAuckland businessman sacked from Beca, warned to expect jail sentence for role in $2m scam11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow two young scammers used air fryers to swindle $60k from ATMs, parking machines04 Jun 09:54 PM
New ZealandBank accused of using $1m scam victim’s hardship to dodge potential liability27 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandTSB staff help customer send $1m to scammersRecorded phone calls capture the moment TSB staff help customer Steven Fan send $1m to scammers.Watch20 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$450m crypto theft: Assets seized in FBI-led raid on Wellington-based manAssets include cash, cryptocurrency and high-value goods.19 May 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceFormer Fisher manager David McLeish takes on banks with new savings fundFormer Fisher Funds fund manager David McLeish launches Wedge 18 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Dagger through my heart’: JP linked to $1.8m scam unmasked after failed secrecy bidSuren Sharma allegedly helped criminals steal $1.8m from 12 investment scam victims.16 May 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ’s biggest bank at bottom of customer satisfaction rankingsThe country's biggest bank scored 57% in Consumer NZ’s latest satisfaction ratings.13 May 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: Banking on blame - scam reforms too little, too lateOPINION: NZ's scam prevention lags behind global standards - here's why.04 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Informed financial decisions': NZ pupils to learn financial skills from next year Topics will range from identifying need vs want to taxes and insurance.30 Apr 07:21 AM
New ZealandWoman who received $158k in bank transfer error could face charge, jail time: expertThe money was allegedly used for cars and sent to a boyfriend and a relative.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBanks stepping up their game in tackling scams and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquestBanks stepping up their game in tackling scams, Winston Peters under sportlight after media comments and emotional conclusion to Podmore inquest.Watch23 Apr 06:49 PM
New ZealandBetter compensation for scam victims from banksBanks are putting in better compensation for scam victims.23 Apr 07:26 AM
New ZealandBanks to reimburse fraud victims up to $500,000 under new rulesNew tech will identify risky transactions and freeze suspect accounts.23 Apr 06:00 AM
InvestmentASB Securities impersonated, scammers suspected of exploiting volatile economyThe fake share traders invite people to connect over WhatsApp, bank says.17 Apr 03:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How to weather sharemarket turbulenceOPINION: Knowing when to invest again is impossible so it's better to stay put.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandArchitectural designer admits money laundering, seeks discharge and permanent suppressionThe designer helped scammers steal $235,000 from two investors.07 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeWithin days of arriving in NZ, Aussie man helped scam 71yo out of $150kThe reluctant NZ resident wants to make up for the fraud – with volunteer work, not cash.06 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Scammers don’t sleep’: FMA under fire for delayed scam alert after retiree loses $1mThe FMA took 47 days to issue a scam warning, during which a retiree lost $1m.31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after ANZ helped victim send $250k to scammersANZ refused liability saying there were no indications of fraud or 'red flags'. 27 Mar 08:02 PM
New Zealand‘Negligence to the eyeballs’: Westpac under fire in $2m laundering caseCarel Viljoen laundered nearly $2 million in an investment scam.26 Mar 06:41 PM
New ZealandThe hidden cost of online dating scams in New ZealandSome scams involved losses over $100,000, including cryptocurrency schemes.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Why young digital natives are more vulnerable to online scamsGen Zs are often twice as likely to experience digital security incidents.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ banking net profit rises to $7.22b amid economic challengesProfits were in the middle to upper end when compared with other countries.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money laundererA scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scamThe victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
