New Zealand$157k fraud spree: Forged IDs, bogus cards, and $80k rental car that was never returnedHe rented an $80k Toyota, never returned it, and stole via fake credit cards.10 Oct 06:48 AM
AirlinesQantas hit with A$100m fine for selling seats on cancelled flightsSenior managers knew about different aspects of the issue, the Australian watchdog says.08 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandMan paid scammer $68k for fake Rolex watch worth $250Nicholas O’Loughlin scammed two people, now he's on home detention.08 Oct 06:35 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why should banks pay for scam victims?, Don't retire, Jimmy SpithillOPINION: 'What will international sailing be without Jimmy Spithill?'06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog clears bank after branch manager helps customer send $250k to scammersIf the victim had lost the money in Britain, he would likely have received a full refund.03 Oct 10:05 PM
CrimeScrewed up notes and shredded paper: The clues that lead a counterfeit cash op being bustedNow a judge has described one of the women involved as a menace to the community.02 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandSchool principal forged documents to claim grandparents' super after they diedJudge: 'Had you done this right, you probably would have got the inheritance anyway.'01 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Gross negligence': Family to sue banks after disabled son lost $250k in scamNeither NZ nor Australian police are investigating the fraud due to a miscommunication.22 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan used 10 identities, including a dead person’s, in Covid wage subsidy fraudHe made 14 applications for over $65,000 in Covid wage subsidy payments.21 Sep 05:01 PM
BusinessFormer IT contractor pleads guilty to paying $4.1 million in kickbacksA second defendant will go on trial in November.10 Sep 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wifeAlex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.09 Sep 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You invaded their lives': Woman stole strangers' identities then took their moneyLexie Aiolupotea-Nofoagatotoa jailed for prolific, ongoing and significant offending.06 Sep 07:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentLuxury NZ fashion brand ‘parked’ a year after glossy launch - without ever selling an itemActor Jono Kenyon has severed ties with the brand, which is also linked to a fraudster.05 Sep 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scamThe scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.05 Sep 06:25 AM
CrimeBusted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'03 Sep 05:00 AM
Banking and financeFormer Auckland financial adviser accused of procuring $1.7m from clients for personal useThe defendant faces a maximum prison term of seven years.03 Sep 12:49 AM
WorldSon put mother’s body in freezer to keep collecting pensionSandro Mallus admits hiding his mother’s body – but insists she died of natural causes.30 Aug 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance‘Obscenely greedy’ oil executives handed Swiss jail terms for role in fraudFinancial Times: ‘World’s biggest ever kleptocracy case’ involves former oil chief.29 Aug 08:13 PM
New Zealand‘Significant investigation’: Five people charged over ACC fraudThe group were making fraudulent ACC claims, police allege.28 Aug 08:05 PM
New ZealandFoster mum of seven children jailed for $221k benefit fraud'She has taken advantage of the benefit system for her own personal gain.'28 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsE-scooter wars: Kiwi contender, Chinese giant among those vying to replace BeamAt least four contenders are in the running.28 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge lossWestpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsBeam's e-scooter licence cancelled in Auckland, council refers matter to policeThe e-scooters must be deactivated by midnight.27 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland Fullers worker accused of theft leaves job suddenly, police investigatingIt's understood the woman was called to a meeting then left her job with immediate effect.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to schoolHundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black marketThe two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFake police officers scamming people for moneyScammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.15 Aug 12:42 AM
New ZealandDisgraced real estate agent, convicted fraudster risks prison recall after alleged parole breachThe Parole Board will decide Aaron Drever's fate when it meets next month.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland family in dock in $8.6m mortgage and investment fraud caseTwo Peters family members flee NZ; SFO seeks justice in fraud case.14 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandScammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currencyThe scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Preyed upon': Woolworths shopper demands action over unclear parking after $400 tow feeThe car park in question features sensors on spots that alert a tow company.13 Aug 06:21 AM
New Zealand'A win': Banks strike cash settlements with scam victims who lost $400kAn elderly victim made 13 offshore money transfers to scammers with help from bank staff.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTipene Funerals made police complaint against director accused of swindling clientsSeveral families have come forward after a Herald investigation.07 Aug 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scamAn Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.06 Aug 05:00 PM
