BusinessFormer employee has assets frozen after alleged $440k fraudFormer Powernet employee has had his assets frozen.14 Mar 02:25 AM
New Zealand'Punch to the stomach': Kloogh payout 2.5c in $1Financial adviser ran a Ponzi scheme embezzling at least $15m from those who trusted him.11 Mar 07:16 PM
WorldEvidence that exposed missing jogger Sherri Papini's kidnap lieHer disappearance gripped US, but now Sherri Papini is accused of fabricating everything.11 Mar 06:48 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBanker behind Ponzi scheme became painter behind barsThe 72-year-old once handled millions of dollars but now dabbles as an artist.24 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentActor sentenced to 20 years for $980 million Ponzi schemeProsecutors said scheme raised at least $980m in sham film licensing deals.16 Feb 03:28 AM
LifestyleOpinion: Why the Tindler Swindler terrified me as a married woman'I didn't feel smug watching it. Instead, I felt petrified.'15 Feb 06:00 PM
BusinessFormer East Wind manager facing SFO charges over alleged Ponzi schemeAfter the company's director died, more than 200 creditors claimed to be owed $45m.15 Feb 04:25 AM
New ZealandTradie complainants: Concrete contractor to fight fraud allegationsJason Lambert is heading to trial on numerous charges.15 Feb 02:57 AM
BusinessSFO charges six over alleged bribes for roadworks contractsThe alleged bribes for contracts exchange occurred between 2015 and 2018.14 Feb 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMoney, cars and cash: Inside cops' covert money laundering investigationAbout $8.4m flowed through the bank accounts of Yinghui Zhang over a 20-month period.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThai sex worker trial: Mixed verdicts for women accused of $250k fraudThe jury returned with their verdicts just after 5pm today.11 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandThai sex worker trial: Jury sent to begin deliberationsThe pair have been on trial in the Hamilton District Court this week.10 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandThai sex worker trial: 'I'm still waiting for my money back,' man in 90s tells courtThe women were offering a Thai massage 'with magic fingers', the 84-year-old testified.09 Feb 02:07 AM
New ZealandAlleged $1.8m fraudster enters pleas, suppression continuesThe 41-year-old was granted further interim name suppression when she reappeared today.08 Feb 11:14 PM
New ZealandThai sex worker trial: 'I was bloody stupid,' victim of alleged fraud tells courtThe man said his massages often finished with a 'happy ending'.08 Feb 04:03 AM
New ZealandThai sex workers on trial accused of defrauding three men of $250kThe accused aged 63 and 67 allegedly gambled away their fraudulent gains, the crown said.08 Feb 01:45 AM
New ZealandNZ First Foundation accused argues for continued suppressionMan charged by the SFO claims allegations "will have a permanent effect on him".02 Feb 10:40 PM
BusinessFocus back on Kloogh case after sale of propertyLiquidators seek funds from the sale of a property possibly bought with stolen money.11 Jan 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Will a cashless society drive down crime?Opinion: More than half of New Zealanders don't routinely carry cash anymore.09 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice urge vigilance over fake bank notes in TaranakiCounterfeit bank notes are circulating around South Taranaki, police say.07 Jan 08:01 PM
Business$80m rip-off: Fraudster jailed eight years after rich-listers left out of pocketKelly Tonkin's confession to staff: 'There are no innocent explanations.'21 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandHamilton woman charged over alleged $1.8m fraudThe woman is jointly charged with stealing about $1.8m over 19 months.20 Dec 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment$6m property scam: Duo jailed for defrauding wealthy overseas investorThe victims, moving to NZ under the investor immigration category, were conned out of $6m.17 Dec 04:37 AM
New ZealandAlleged bank fraud: New charges laidBrendon Harris denies charges police allege total nearly $500,000.15 Dec 09:47 PM
WorldThe woman who lived as her 22yo daughter for two yearsLaura Oglesby, 48, managed to enrol in uni and get student loans in her daughter's name.10 Dec 05:56 AM
New ZealandDuped finance firm trashes pensioner's credit rating over allegedly fraudulent loanThe woman says the firm 'must be desperate'.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Kuiti's $2.5m fraudster gets more jail time after hidden bank account discoveredShe was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.02 Dec 01:42 AM
BusinessTax-dodger has director ban liftedDunedin businessman has been allowed to continue as director after defrauding Customs.27 Nov 05:01 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Robbing Peter to pay Paul': Former chartered accountant released from prisonTax refunds intended for his clients were used for gambling and to repay personal debts.19 Nov 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLover of Ports of Auckland fraudster denied paroleLitia Vuniduvu remains in prison while facing the prospect of deportation.17 Nov 04:37 AM
BusinessFinance firm, son and mum operators appeal fines for hiding mogul's NZ millionsThe funds traced back to a wealthy businessman accused of running a pyramid scheme.04 Nov 04:40 AM
WorldFormer Spanish King's sex drive 'was a danger to the state'Scandal-hit Juan Carlos said to have been injected with female hormones to dampen libido.21 Oct 09:33 PM
AirlinesAir NZ customers fall victim to 'very legitimate' scamAir New Zealand customers who receive a scam email should not click on any links.20 Oct 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesInsurance firm's former boss has fraud trial delayed until 2023 due to lockdownThe delay highlights the significant disruption Covid-19 has had on NZ's court system.20 Oct 04:32 AM
