One of Auckland's poshest hotels has turfed out a high-profile socialite, saying her erratic behaviour has scared guests and staff.

The early release from prison for a man who faked his own death has upset former friends and the family he abandoned.

An emergency department doctor has been charged with forging prescriptions for weight-loss pills to keep her awake while working long hours.

The receiver of clothing manufacturer Lane Walker Rudkin Industries has referred a matter to the Serious Fraud Office.

New Zealanders can now insure their most personal asset in the country's first identity theft insurance scheme.

A high-profile criminal is accused of master-minding mortgage frauds described as NZ's most complicated, costly and cunning.

An Auckland restaurant owner is under investigation for nearly $100,000 in unpaid bills and has a senior gang member as a minder.

A former ASB investment adviser was involved in a $3.5 million luxury property buy-up before he was fired.

Jonah Lomu says he was duped by a dubious business proposal.

Police know of at least 30 people have handed over millions of dollars to an alleged fraudster over the last 20 years.

Police are seeking victims of James Lindon Graham who is accused of deceiving "many" in a multi-million dollar fraud lasting over 20 years.

The man behind a new website that names and shames bad debtors has been revealed as a convicted money launderer.