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Former trustee who drained fund from $1m to $13.41 shows first sign of repentance

Stephen Henare and his sister virtually bled a trust helping underprivileged people dry.

Lawyers argue convicted fraudster's KiwiSaver funds should be seized

Former Ministry of Transport senior manager stole $750,000 from the organisation.

'Outrageous': Bank freezes pensioner's accounts, locked-out daughter fumes

'I am her biological daughter. There's no fraud.'

Third CBL defendant fights for continued secrecy

The man is the third to face criminal proceedings after the NZX-listed firm CBL folded.

Labour Party donation case: Accused six appear in court

Six people face a total of 12 charges over a donation made to the Labour Party in 2017.

Jailed financial adviser's lavish life roused suspicion

The Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.

Inside Story: Political parties under a cloud of criminal cases

Ardern says "let's look at the law" but is it our political parties which need looking at?

Cancer conwoman's home raided over unpaid fines

Belle Gibson claimed to have brain cancer that was cured through diet and healthy living.

Businessman who bribed public officials forfeits $3.5m, gets houses and vintage car back

Stephen Borlase bribed Auckland Transport and Rodney District Council officials for deals.

Fraudster who blamed underworld upbringing loses appeal

Eddie Quirke says he grew up idolising criminal father.

On the run for four decades: A regional breakdown of elusive fugitives

Police release details to the Herald on the country's most-wanted alleged offenders.

Dead husband's account used in $300,000 fraud

Judge says former health cover consultant avoided prison by a "relatively fine margin".

Identity theft costs woman chance of buying home - but she wins payout

Settlement falls far short of the financial damage suffered.

Kiwi 'property developer' cleared of murder: Criminal past revealed

The New Zealander has a lengthy criminal history that spans the globe.

Spike in Easter online incidents: Kiwis warned to be vigilant

There were 160 scam reports made Netsafe during Easter in 2017 and 736 in 2020.

'A convoluted nightmare': The pensioner who discovered she didn't own her home

Alleged investment scheme that's seen family homes up for mortgagee sale referred to SFO.