PremiumPremiumBusinessPwC seeks to strike out claims by CBL's liquidatorsPwC seeks to stop liquidators pursuing a claim ... well into the hundreds of millions.14 Dec 04:32 AM
New Zealand'Despicable' fraudster fleeces 90-year-oldElderly victim deceived into considering serial offender as "a younger brother".10 Dec 05:29 PM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Suppression argument moves to High CourtThe suppression battle over allegations of improper political donations continues.09 Dec 08:20 PM
BusinessCBL co-accused loses name suppression, pending further appealThe Court of Appeal gave the man a week to mount a further appeal.06 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandFraudster's firms have just $13k. He owes his victims more than $12mDisgraced financial adviser Barry Kloogh was jailed for over 8 years for theft and fraud.05 Dec 12:11 AM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Accused pair lose suppression argumentJudge denies suppression, says: 'In my view the subject matter is inherently political.'03 Dec 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusinessman who founded media company released from prisonSiu Shun Ho has said he couldn't forgive himself and deeply regrets his criminal actions.02 Dec 04:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarmer appeals sentence for misrepresenting millions of eggsFrank Chen carried out a lengthy scam repackaging caged eggs as free range.30 Nov 04:37 AM
New ZealandNot the Xmas spirit: Beware of Auckland Santa Parade scamThe scam page asks people to enter credit card details to view a live stream of the event.28 Nov 08:13 PM
New ZealandFraudster who stole $220k from university 'not not guilty', but wants to explainA judge asked Gavin Bainbridge where the money went. For the first time he explains.27 Nov 05:22 PM
New ZealandEx-Australian TV presenter sentenced over Trade Me fraudsEx-Australian TV presenter Simone Wright sentenced over 'dying child' Trade Me frauds.26 Nov 01:12 AM
BusinessCert NZ tracks big rise in cyber attacks during pandemicOnline crims take advantage of the pandemic.25 Nov 04:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessArchitectural draughtsman dodges prison for building plan fraudHe misrepresented building plans, inspections and consent forms for Auckland properties.24 Nov 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: All the sexual assault lawsuits awaiting Donald TrumpTrump faces decades-worth of sexual misconduct allegations.22 Nov 02:00 AM
BusinessFormer liquidator jailed for $130,000 theft, perjury, obstructing SFOGeoffrey Smith also actively misled the court and obstructed an SFO investigation.20 Nov 04:33 AM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Cameron Slater lends support to accusedThe accused argued the case has become a 'political smear attack' against Winston Peters.19 Nov 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUni boss steals more than $100k from taxpayers for clothes, holidays, Uber EatsExclusive: Staff at the tertiary institute were 'shocked and distressed' at the fraud.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$8m bank fraud: Computer company manager to be released from prisonChristopher Christie cannot handle or manage another person's money upon release.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCatfished: Kiwi loses $840,000 to online romance scamKiwis lost nearly $19m in online fraud reported to Netsafe in the past year.14 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessCBL fraud accused argues Covid-19 economy increases hardship"Dire economic circumstances" of Covid-19 increase likelihood of hardship, lawyer argues.10 Nov 09:45 PM
New ZealandThree men arrested for card skimming in AucklandTheir activities linked to card skimming of machines at two hospitals parking sites.29 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandEx school employee denies $331,000 fraudThe man briefly appeared in the Wellington District Court this morning.28 Oct 09:17 PM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Second defendant pleads not guiltyJudge Roberts told journalists: 'There is to be no publication of this man's name.'28 Oct 09:15 PM
New ZealandHealth worker stole more than $1m for gambling, cosmetic surgery and jet skiThe money was used to fund a gambling addiction, a jet ski, cosmetic surgery,28 Oct 03:37 AM
BusinessNZ First Foundation case: Accused pleads not guiltyThe accused today argued they were the 'target' of the media and victim of leaks.27 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandFake colonel masquerades as rich doctor to buy $60,000 PorscheA dealership has handed over the keys to a $60,000 car without receiving any payment.27 Oct 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeFormer Viaduct Capital director fails in costs bid after fraud convictions quashedRichard Blackwood wanted more than $75,000 after having his convictions overturned.16 Oct 04:50 AM
InvestmentWealthy foreign investor forgives business manager for $4m property fraudPeng Pian admitted he was greedy and has now repaid the victims of his fraud.15 Oct 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceGhost broking: The latest scam you need to watch out forUK insurance fraud expert warns of the scams insurers are expecting to see a rise in.15 Oct 04:37 AM
Media and marketingNZ First Foundation case: Court of Appeal turns away mediaMedia argued voters must be told who the two charged by the SFO are before election day.15 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandChristchurch benefit fraudster's appeal deniedLeticia Margaret Drake was convicted of benefit fraud that spanned over 10 years.14 Oct 10:48 PM
Media and marketingNZ First Foundation accused: Names to stay secret until after electionJudge dismisses media appeal arguing public interest in knowing identities is now.14 Oct 02:44 AM
KahuFraud paid for weight-loss surgery: Former Māori King adviser gets home detentionRangi Whakaruru given year's home detention and community service for $110,000 fraud.14 Oct 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBank tightens contactless payment fraud trackingBank contacted customer before they even knew they had lost card.08 Oct 04:00 PM
