New ZealandACC fraud: 1044 clients bombard app, making $1.5m in fake travel claimsChief exec: 'Defrauding ACC isn’t a victimless crime and we have zero tolerance for it.'15 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Living the high life': Couple accused of $1m fake cancer fraud scheme namedJones and Vave allegedly lived lavishly in Wanaka with rented properties, European cars.15 Aug 12:24 AM
New ZealandParents left out of pocket as dentist moves to PanamaMelissa Ferguson paid $11,000 upfront for her son's treatment.14 Aug 10:41 PM
New ZealandJailed Facebook fraudster given more time after fake $12k payment for Holden revealed14 Aug 07:00 AM
BusinessBangladeshi man jailed for 20-year immigration, identity fraud but wife avoids prisonThe pair were found guilty in March following a three-week trial.04 Aug 12:13 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWashington Post: Global fact-checking faces challenges as Meta, Google scale back effortsOPINION: Fact-checkers say political fact-checking is in retreat globally.03 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMan in sham marriage handed record jail term for passport fraud in NZHis wife, Taj Parvin Shilpi, received 12 months' home detention.02 Aug 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNotorious conman who scammed NZ tycoon jailed after 14-year manhuntAhsan Ali Syed finally faces justice for his elaborate advance-fee fraud.02 Aug 12:08 AM
New Zealand'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobsJason Mark Lambert is defending 28 charges involving $80,000.30 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRetail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive Police dropped 5454 shoplifting cases under $500 due to guidance on value thresholds.30 Jul 05:55 AM
New Zealand'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaidThe couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.26 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldTrump not considering clemency for Ghislaine MaxwellGhislaine Maxwell met with a Justice Department official for two days.26 Jul 02:08 AM
CrimeHow a CFO labelled a 'money mule' in $400k laundering case had his convictions overturnedThe Court of Appeal has quashed Alan Jones' convictions and home detention sentence. 25 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldWoman accused of posing as nurse in elaborate identity theft schemePolice say she used at least 10 aliases to pose as a nurse.23 Jul 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandJudge slams building inspection reports after $500k leaky home caseThree companies did pre-purchase checks – but only one identified moisture problems.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Whack-a-mole': The rapidly evolving world of scams in NZ Financial losses hit $7.8 million in early 2025, up 14.7% from the quarter before.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Wasn't requested': Vendor's defence over non-disclosure of $500k leaky building reportThe family claimed a 'translation' error misrepresented messages about a dehumidifier.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Frustrations' with fake cash: Police bust counterfeit operation in ŌtaraA 26-year-old faces six charges of obtaining by deception.21 Jul 05:03 AM
BusinessKiwi stole millions from his dad, reportedly blamed dad's girlfriend'Treacherous, deceitful and calculated caper' blamed on elderly man's girlfriend.17 Jul 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable' breaches: Immigration adviser fined for false visa job claimsTzu Tong (Jane) Ma lost her licence for charging migrants for non-existent jobs.16 Jul 07:24 AM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister considers compensation for owners of banned bitcoin ATMsThe Government is living up to its Regulatory Standards Bill and considering compensation.14 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessFormer Auckland accountant gets community detention for $94k Covid loan fraudHoward Taylor made eight Small Business Cashflow loan applications for $11,800 each.14 Jul 03:47 AM
CrimeHow an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraudThe 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record. 08 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinancePeople fear pensioners falling for scams but also admit 'oversharing' onlineDo as I say, not as I do: a survey exposes generational tensions in scam-fighting.08 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldFormer Russian minister found dead in car, suicide suspectedRoman Starovoit, 53, was found dead in his car in Odintsovo, near Moscow.07 Jul 09:11 PM
New ZealandFrench fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'05 Jul 08:41 PM
