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

SFO alleges deception involved inflating the purchase price of property.

Staff were responsible for 30 per cent of fraud cases in the 18 months to June, the "fraud barometer" of financial adviser KPMG reveals.

Former Credit Union North lending manager spent money on alcohol, bills, gambling and living expenses.

Gangs involved in the fall of socialite Lynne Carter have been slammed as "bloody evil bastards" by police minister Judith Collins.