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
CrimeEx-Casketeers star claims celebrity status makes prison unfairly harsh, as she appeals sentence29 Sep 11:57 PM
WellingtonHow a beneficiary swindled $62k using IRD's ‘high-trust’ business loan scheme29 Sep 03:20 AM
New ZealandWānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault charges25 Sep 01:05 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
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
New ZealandCouple accused of $1m cancer scam to remain in custodyThe pair pleaded not guilty to defrauding more than a dozen people.12 Sep 05:26 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 ZealandFrom car yard to courtroom: Dealer sentenced over 'significant' Clean Car rebate fraudHamish Gardyne falsely claimed rebates on 119 Nissan Leafs in early 2023. 10 Sep 03:18 AM
WorldFarmer fleeced of $985k by ‘friend’ who blew cash on luxury lifestyleTerrance McGinley tricked David Wilson into handing over £432,000 in cheques.10 Sep 12:32 AM
CryptoCryptocurrency scams: a guideRug pulls lure investors into bogus projects, causing massive losses.05 Sep 02:00 AM
WorldVascular surgeon jailed for fraud after freezing his own legsNeil Hopper received more than $1m after falsely claiming sepsis damaged his legs.04 Sep 09:07 PM
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
WorldBizarre market: Ultrasound sales linked to pregnancy scams in JapanScans have been listed for as low as $11.50 on Mercari.02 Sep 11:35 PM
CrimeConstruction cartel: Secret Auckland company admits bid corruptionThe admission of guilt comes eight months after co-defendant MaxBuild was sentenced. 02 Sep 09:19 PM
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 Zealand'Scene straight out of a movie': Serial fraudster sentenced after global hotel scams, fake ambulance actJoshua Yarwood received a jail term at Christchurch court for multiple deception charges.29 Aug 01:22 AM
WorldStates are tracking ‘impostor nurses,’ a growing problem since the pandemicExperts say a challenging form of healthcare fraud is endangering patients.29 Aug 01:15 AM
New ZealandMan arrested for importing 1m black market-bound cigarettes into NZThe cigarettes, imported from China, were falsely declared as clothes. 27 Aug 12:30 AM
Business'Tombstoning': Adviser allegedly pockets $260K in insurance commission from made-up clientsThe Financial Markets Authority has cancelled the licence of Les Vela Ltd. 26 Aug 10:56 PM
