World'Take our nation back!' Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protestMessage seems designed to galvanise outrage from supporters.18 Mar 04:36 PM
WorldDerek Chauvin pleads guilty in tax caseDerek Chauvin pleaded guilty to failing to file tax returns to the state of Minnesota.18 Mar 02:27 AM
New ZealandTinder swindler scam: US real estate agent's image used; man allegedly involved leaves NZPolice say they're making "broader inquiries" to locate the man.18 Mar 02:13 AM
Banking and financeGenoapay cyberattack: Thousands of customer records, documents stolenAbout 100,000 driver licence copies stolen in "malicious" hack after employee login used.16 Mar 06:31 PM
New Zealand'Liar and a thief': Auckland rest home fraudster named after six-year battleA victim says justice has finally been served but called for review of suppression rules.14 Mar 06:05 AM
WorldPolitical pressure from Trump, Republicans behind Fox programmingFox News is being sued by Dominion Voting Systems over election fraud conspiracies.09 Mar 06:42 PM
New ZealandSamoan church leaders sentenced for $170,000 tax fraudThe pastor, treasurer and Sunday school leader of the Manukau church were involved,08 Mar 11:40 PM
New ZealandBank's ‘sincere regret’: ANZ offers $19k to 82yo scammed out of $36kFraudsters posing as the victim convinced ANZ staff to divulge personal customer details.08 Mar 07:25 PM
New ZealandTinder swindler: Victim traumatised, feels like a failure after sex-money scamThe victim, a father-of-two, thought he was chatting with an alluring blonde.08 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldFugees star to stand trial for alleged 'secret lobbying'Pras Michel is charged with acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.06 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReinvigorated scams set to target tax seasonTo everything, including scams, there is a season.05 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldDisgraced former Theranos CEO says baby means she should avoid prisonHolmes is using her child as a means to delay the start of her 11 year sentence.01 Mar 12:58 AM
World'Abject failure': Fake Kiwi doctor jailed in UKZholia Alemi claimed she had a degree from the University of Auckland.01 Mar 12:07 AM
New Zealand'Rock bottom': Man living in car creates fake profiles in insurance scam, fetching him $27kLiving in their cars, the fraud was committed to support the man's family, it was heard.17 Feb 06:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLurk out: Valentine’s Day scammers and flood fraudster warningLove scammers hope to score big time, but social media users can help stamp them out.10 Feb 04:32 AM
New ZealandAustralian bank admits botch-up, refunds prominent Kiwi entertainer A$30kSt George Bank blamed a 'one-off processing issue' for the botch-up.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pushing s*** uphill': Westpac makes $1000 settlement payment to elderly scam victimWestpac initially refused to reimburse the pensioner's losses before repaying him in full.01 Feb 09:54 PM
WorldBoeing in court over Max jet crashesAfter two crashes of Boeing 737s, the company will be arraigned on criminal charges.26 Jan 08:06 PM
New Zealand‘They sucked me in’: Prominent entertainer loses $100k in elaborate scamANZ Bank says it is not culpable and has refused liability for the man's losses.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He ripped my heart out': Kiwi mum heartbroken after scammer pretends to be her daughterThe infamous 'Hi Mum' text message scam has been reported by multiple Kiwis.22 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentDecade-long windup of Ross ponzi leaves mixed feelingsLast rites for giant ponzi Ross Asset Management impart hard lessons.20 Jan 04:00 PM
Business‘Tricked’ Wanaka man loses $40,000 to fraudstersJason Clarke invested in a mirrored website that was completely fake.18 Jan 05:20 PM
New Zealand‘It is scary ’: Spike in impersonation scams hitting Kiwis over holidaysNetsafe reports receiving a spike in concerns over the holidays.11 Jan 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$400k gone: The 'sickening gut punch' when you learn you've been scammedThey thought they'd invested $400,000 at Westpac. Weeks later they learned it was a scam.09 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldUS woman's bogus good Samaritan story earns her jail timeThe woman has been sentenced to three years in prison on state theft charges.07 Jan 11:18 PM
WorldCon artist pleads guilty in plot that duped famous authorsWorks by Margaret Atwood, Ethan Hawke in scheme that baffled the book world for years.07 Jan 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe charity boss who helped himself to a houseLate president of the Wellington Region Kidney Society was facing police investigation.06 Jan 10:48 PM
Banking and financeDubious weight loss schemes could gobble up gullible punters' moneyIf you're resolving to lose weight, watch out for diet scammers, bank warns.31 Dec 09:58 PM
Personal Finance‘I felt inhuman’: 25yo love scam artist comes clean after fleecing womanCatfish scammer's conscience struck: Would I let my own mother be treated like this?23 Dec 08:11 PM
WorldLawyers seek release of suspect in EU corruption scandalEU assembly has halted work on files involving Qatar as it investigates bribery scandal.22 Dec 05:22 PM
New ZealandTeen soon to be father-of-four jailed for $80k Facebook marketplace fraudsMonaro Kerr-Wilson owed a drug debt to gangs - and defrauded people to pay it back.20 Dec 05:00 AM
Banking and financeCrooks pose as Good Samaritans in devious ‘recovery room’ scamsVenal scam victimises victims with dodgy help offer.20 Dec 12:32 AM
New ZealandANZ stands by refund decision after $31,000 spent on customer’s stolen cardsBank believes she likely disclosed her password somehow or made it easy to guess.18 Dec 05:25 AM
New Zealand'Insidious impact': Pensioner loses $150k in elaborate Prezzy Card scamThe scammers accessed the man's computer and watched him via webcam.17 Dec 04:00 PM
