PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘No justice’: Fury 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
CrimeFugitive who immigrated to NZ with fake ID blamed Hungarian mafia fearsHe boasted: 'Everyone will fall for it ... One day we'll write about it in a book.'17 Nov 03:44 AM
New ZealandHow scammers got $3b from Kiwis and why we're still falling for itExperts warn rising familiarity with scams could lower public vigilance.16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumCrimeWoman swindled $1.4m after home ownership dream reportedly crushed by lost Bitcoin stash 15 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumBusinessSocial media firms earn ‘billions’ in revenue from scam ads: How they could be stopped14 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumBusiness‘Horror story’: Ferrari seized by liquidators as alleged managers go to ground14 Nov 04:00 PM
World'High roller': Shock details emerge after mum, daughter charged over alleged $81m fraud syndicate13 Nov 11:51 PM
New ZealandKiller, prison escapee Phillip John Smith has been dabbling in cryptocurrency behind bars10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of truck licences revoked after NZTA audit finds fraudAn NZTA audit in July uncovered false paperwork used in licence conversions.10 Nov 03:26 AM
WorldSingapore institutes mandatory caning to punish online scammersThe corporal form of punishment is a remnant of the British colonial era.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Motivated out of malice and spite': Woman's deceit leaves trail of victimsSally-Kae French sent fake documents to tribunals and forged emails from authorities. 08 Nov 12:00 AM
Crime'Serial conman': Warrant ordered after fake immigration officer's court no-showVincent Smith's schemes have robbed his victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.06 Nov 06:00 AM
BusinessAuckland businessman jailed for attempted multi-million dollar Covid-19 fraudHun Min Im was jailed for more than four years for the large-scale Covid subsidy fraud.04 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessMedical equipment company director gets home detention for bribing officialThe Auckland District Health Board shelled out millions in contracts.29 Oct 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandWinning 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
WorldTrump frees Santos after commutation of seven-year prison termHe was convicted in April of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.18 Oct 12:13 AM
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
AucklandElectoral fraud complaint filed with police, claims vote papers stolen from letterboxesComplaints made about alleged vote-stealing from Papatoetoe letterboxes.16 Oct 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Crushing result’: Serial con artist appeals lengthy jail termCon artist now says he has multiple serious mental health issues.13 Oct 04:17 AM
Crime‘Manifestly excessive’: Judge converts Casketeers fraudster’s prison term to home detentionHer four-month home detention follows six months already spent behind bars.09 Oct 09:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandWoman accused of $4.5m theft loses home; Lawyer ex-husband makes move before forced saleMarion Pearson faces 113 theft charges totalling more than $4.5m.09 Oct 08:00 PM
Banking and finance'The sky is the limit': JPMorgan hit with $200m in lawyers' costs in high-profile caseCharlie Javice duped JPMorgan out of $304 million. The bank is picking up the legal tab.08 Oct 04:00 PM
World'Wicked and devious liar': Woman who faked cancer ordered to repay $71kHer partner Jon Leonard paid for surgeries, luxury trips and a $69,000 Rolex.08 Oct 03:50 AM
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
