BusinessRoading contract manager jailed over $1.5m corruption schemeIllegal 'money-go-round' reduced resources available for essential services.03 Dec 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFacebook Marketplace NZ Post scam rife, Kiwi cybersecurity expert reveals counter-attacksScammers scale up their Christmas tricks, but another secretive group is watching them.03 Dec 08:59 PM
Crime'The risk of explosion is high': Fake gasfitter put lives at riskJohn Arthur used fake ID to pose as a gasfitter for people with boats and motorhomes.02 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: British scammer caught on CCTV legging it from cops after being collared in CBDHennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribesArchitect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.29 Nov 12:39 AM
CrimeHomeowner alert: Fresh warnings as overseas crims pose as 'emergency locksmiths'Fake workers are not only ripping off unsuspecting residents but leaving costly repairs.24 Nov 11:05 PM
BusinessMicrosoft targets Egyptian linked to DIY phishing kitsAttacks have surged in recent months, with criminals increasingly using QR codes.21 Nov 07:01 PM
BusinessJail after family-owned hedge fund blamed for causing $17b in lossesDisaster after family-owned fund took huge bets with money borrowed from banks.20 Nov 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSingapore oil trader sentenced to 17 years for ‘cheating’ HSBCFinancial Times: 82-year-old gets jail term in fight against commodity trading corruption.18 Nov 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's been a wild ride': Rebecca Russell quits Auckland rugby league after reformsRussell reveals the changes she's made since uncovering fraud and mismanagement at ARL.18 Nov 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Man's $6k repair bill after being sold car with suspected wound-back odometerAndrew French says car he bought for son had clocked up 49,000km more than displayed.17 Nov 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-upThe minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.17 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandJudge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidenceThe woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.17 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: SFO chief on why conditions for rampant fraud are ripeOPINION: We're seeing a series of conditions fraudsters are eager to exploit.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watchThe scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ15 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before ChristmasJudge: 'How can you take that money and deceive people who are so desperate?'15 Nov 04:21 AM
BusinessEU fines Meta $1.4b for ‘abusive practices’ on Facebook MarketplaceTech giant says it will appeal.14 Nov 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBanned fraudster fails again, recruitment firm owes $8.4 millionThe company employed a lot of immigrant workers as contractors now owed money.12 Nov 07:30 PM
Business19 separate identities and $82k stolen: Man jailed for part in Covid relief fraudThe high-trust model was exploited during a time of national crisis.12 Nov 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50KVictim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from bossThe judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.08 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandListen: Scammers who used deepfake Luxon video to steal $224,000 caught on recordingA fraud expert says the highly skilled scammers use psychological tricks to con victims.04 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessKiwi football fans fume at sport streaming platform over rogue chargesDAZN subscribers are looking for answers after being stung with unexplained charges.04 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandPolice move to seize land and cash related to alleged $2m Winz fraudThe men, who are linked to an Auckland furniture company, haven't been arrested.03 Nov 02:00 AM
CrimeReturn of the Tinder swindler: After prison, prolific scam artist picked up where he left offFraudster attends latest sentencing in construction get-up, saying he wants to work.02 Nov 06:00 AM
BusinessCorruption charges, millions in kickbacks: Former IT contractor pleads guiltyMillions of dollars in ill-gotten gains admitted just ahead of trial.30 Oct 10:22 PM
New ZealandFormer lawyer accused of using laundered $400k on luxury home, private school feesThe disbarred lawyer claims multimillion-dollar business deals are at risk if he is named.25 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessWaikato man gets home detention for $53K Covid wage subsidy fraudJarryd Delroy Hector was found to have falsified GST and income tax returns.24 Oct 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFive tips to protect your business and staff from AI deepfake scamsOPINION: New Zealand workers are at risk of deepfake scams as AI technology evolves.21 Oct 05:30 AM
New Zealand'Evil will come to you': Woman loses life savings to deepfake Luxon crypto scamScammers sent software giving them remote access to victim's device and bank account.19 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraudAndrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.15 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNotorious Kiwi conman Wayne Eaglesome now in Czech RepublicMan parole board calls "prolific high-risk confidence man" spotted in Prague.12 Oct 04:00 PM
CrimeMorbidly obese fraudster tries to use his weight to avoid jail for immigration scamHe previously stole the identities of dead babies, then used obesity to his advantage.11 Oct 11:00 PM