PremiumPremiumInvestmentStruck-off NZ shell company summoned in connection with $36m fraudMaxim Capital was incorporated in New Zealand in 2012 before being struck off in 2015.24 Sep 12:00 AM
World'I want to take responsibility': Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to a crime for the first time everMurdaugh admitted in federal court to financial fraud and money laundering.21 Sep 09:14 PM
New Zealand'Bizarre': Widow loses $100k in Facebook hacking scam, family furious at ASB“If the bank had contacted the family we may have been able to recover the funds.”21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUnder-reporting: Netsafe says online fraud actually costs Kiwis $470m per yearThe cost has doubled since a 2018 report; Netsafe funding and oversight changes are eyed.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Very privileged': New York tax fraudster forced to sell luxury Kiwi vineyardA judge said it was unfortunate Rath had 'crossed a line' by engaging in illegal activity.17 Sep 09:43 PM
New ZealandReal estate agent implicated in doctored LIM case under spotlight in AustraliaA lawyer believes the offenders' real estate agent was "clearly part of the deceit".15 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I feel wicked’: Professional couple sentenced for doctoring Lim report for leaky house'If I had the money, I'd give you everything you’re asking for, but I can't.'15 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Far too late': Victims sick of 'false promises' as banks announce changes to fight scams"Unfortunately, this comes far too late as my family’s lives have already been destroyed."15 Sep 02:11 AM
New Zealand'He shattered my faith': Businessman rips off elderly widow, churchThe fraudster has racked up more than 100 dishonesty convictions and countless victims.14 Sep 02:38 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki 'fraud': Woman charged with $2 million scam back in countryNeha Sharma allegedly used forged reference letters to secure a manager's job.13 Sep 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'Absolute negligence': Financial expert lashes Kiwi banks, alleges systemic security failuresIt’s absolute negligence on the banks’ behalf and it’s an embarrassment internationally.'12 Sep 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFinancial losses from cyber incidents down, says Cert NZ - survey indicates otherwiseA glimpse beneath the "tip of the iceberg". Plus: Bank customers want more protection.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Crude' and sneaky fake chief executive scams rampantThe "urgent task" from your boss may be best sent to the bin.11 Sep 02:02 AM
CrimeFormer Advance NZ Party co-leader Billy TK receives mixed verdict, acquitted of most serious chargesIt's the second time he's been convicted of a crime in Auckland District Court this year.10 Sep 10:07 PM
New ZealandVictims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCryptoCryptopia liquidators win right to sell another $5m worth of bitcoinFourth time at the well. Is there an end in sight?06 Sep 04:12 AM
New ZealandMore immigration visa scam victims found, fears for migrant workers' accommodationA further 29 victims have been identified now, bringing the total to 144.06 Sep 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Fueled by greed': Disgraced realtor granted parole from prison“My moral compass went off track and led me to where I am today.”06 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandMore migrant work visa scam victims identified144 migrants have been found living in cramped and unsafe conditions across Auckland.05 Sep 11:57 PM
New ZealandJudge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRDThe terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.05 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandInfamous Kiwi conman claims he's coming home, two years after fleeing NZThe man with dozens of names fled New Zealand two years ago.04 Sep 08:38 PM
New ZealandAdvance NZ candidate Billy Te Kahika faces electoral fraud charges over $15k donationBilly Te Kahika wrongly obtained $15k and then failed to declare it, court hears.04 Sep 04:51 AM
New Zealand$42m in suspicious transactions: Tinder 'swindler' scam set to reach NZ's High CourtThe account owner says he was not involved in any scam and claims ownership of the funds.02 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandInfamous NZ conman spotted in Spain posing as wealthy aristocratThe man with dozens of names fled New Zealand two years ago.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Recipe for disaster': Migrants with suspicious visas told not to travel to NZTen workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.29 Aug 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeATM skimmers clean out woman's bank accountAn unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.29 Aug 04:10 AM
New ZealandArchitectural designer struck off building register for two yearsThe architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.28 Aug 09:55 PM
New Zealand'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'24 Aug 06:46 AM
World86-year-old man convicted after assuming dead brother’s identity decades agoThe 86-year-old was finally caught by facial recognition technology.23 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandMan charged for alleged role as money mule in scamsThe accused man will appear in court on Tuesday.21 Aug 07:52 AM
New ZealandPay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interestWoman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.21 Aug 06:26 AM
New Zealand'I was young': Realtor created fake valuation for house he won at auctionNick Hoogwerf used the letterhead of a real company, but the valuation was false.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s nameThe offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.18 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandTinder ‘swindler’ scam: Parliament briefing calls for banks’ processes to be strengthenedThe briefing was prompted by revelations of a sophisticated Tinder ‘swindler’ scam.17 Aug 03:28 AM
