BusinessMedical equipment company director gets home detention for bribing officialThe Auckland District Health Board shelled out millions in contracts.29 Oct 03:42 AM
PremiumAucklandWinning candidates deny allegations of electoral fraud in South Auckland local body electionThe complaint alleges theft of ballot papers and standover tactics used against voters.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandConwoman who killed pensioner with an iron admits she hasn't been 'completely honest'Julianna Nuku has told differing stories about the murder of Bernard Boylan.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumAucklandListen: 'Their problem, not my problem' - Remuera financier denies money laundering in $800k scam17 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandElectoral fraud complaint filed with police, claims vote papers stolen from letterboxes16 Oct 05:48 AM
Crime‘Manifestly excessive’: Judge converts Casketeers fraudster’s prison term to home detention09 Oct 09:02 PM
PremiumAucklandWoman accused of $4.5m theft loses home; Lawyer ex-husband makes move before forced sale09 Oct 08:00 PM
Banking and finance'The sky is the limit': JPMorgan hit with $200m in lawyers' costs in high-profile case08 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandVTNZ defends licencing system after claims driving test officers took money to pass applicants NZTA and police have launched investigations into "potentially fraudulent activity".08 Oct 02:19 AM
AucklandHundreds ordered to resit driving tests after VTNZ officers allegedly took money to pass applicantsNZTA and police have both launched investigations into 'potentially fraudulent activity'.06 Oct 10:01 PM
InvestmentPump-and-dump scheme involves fake investment advisers, WhatsApp groupsDid somebody call a Jane Share Guru? 05 Oct 11:39 PM
New ZealandCompany director caught over $215k 'Phoenix type' PAYE fraud schemeFrederick Mario Mau Epiha withheld more than $215,000 in PAYE tax payments.01 Oct 11:20 PM
Crime'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8kJoshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison. 01 Oct 07:00 AM
World'Complex tapestry of lies': School duped by 24-year-old father in 'movie-like' conAnthony Labrador-Sierra lived as a high school student for 16 months.01 Oct 12:55 AM
BusinessImpersonation scams swindling people for more money, Netsafe saysImposter scams taking more money, and account compromise scam reports up.30 Sep 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow a $90k fraud unravelled a lifelong friendshipElaine McHardy siphoned nearly $90,000 from the aviation company she owned with friends.30 Sep 07:40 PM
WorldChinese crypto fraudster pleads guilty to laundering $12bThe fraud in China swindled 128,000 investors out of $9.6b.30 Sep 06:04 PM
CrimeEx-Casketeers star claims celebrity status makes prison unfairly harsh, as she appeals sentenceTania Bakulich, 49, admitted to swindling multiple clients and mishandling human remains.29 Sep 11:57 PM
WellingtonHow a beneficiary swindled $62k using IRD's ‘high-trust’ business loan schemeThe Wellingtonian managed to get $62,600 in loans from Inland Revenue.29 Sep 03:20 AM
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
New ZealandWānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault chargesPolice allege more than $1m was taken through false cancer treatment claims.25 Sep 01:05 AM
WorldWoman jailed for plot to steal Elvis' GracelandShe was sentenced to 57 months in prison and three years of probation.23 Sep 10:08 PM
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
PremiumPremiumCryptoVanishing act: Liquidators still searching for boss of collapsed Auckland crypto firm two years onGood news, bad news for customers of failed cryptocurrency exchange.17 Sep 05:00 AM
CrimeCashier steals card from sick customer, goes on $8500 shopping spreeHer bank refused a refund, ruling she had not protected her Pin.17 Sep 12:05 AM
World‘Tinder Swindler’ victims welcome his arrestNorwegian victim Cecilie Fjellhoy said news of the arrest felt like a celebration.16 Sep 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBanking watchdog releases ruling after ANZ staff helped customer send $250k to scammersThe victim claimed ANZ was negligent.15 Sep 09:00 PM
ChristchurchCouple jailed for fraud have sentences extended after IRD tax probeThe pair fraudulently claimed more than $115,000 in tax, loan and family payments.15 Sep 02:45 AM
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
New ZealandEx-property management worker siphoned more than $860k, largely in tenants' bond moneyAt first it was a mistake but when she didn't get caught, she carried on.14 Sep 06:00 AM
