New Zealand'No loans': ACE backs Dalton, confident Cup will go ahead"Any withholding of funds by MBIE will not in any way affect the event."01 Jul 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFormer liquidator on trial for theft, perjury, obstructionGeoffrey Martin Smith is accused of theft, perjury and obstructing an investigation.30 Jun 05:50 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThe missing billions: Scandal-ridden company's shadow over NZWirecard NZ accounts reveal subsequent events.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZDF court of inquiry launched after administrator stole $225kPaniparewhakaro Rangiuia embezzled money raised for soldiers' health and wellbeing.24 Jun 05:04 AM
Banking and financeAlleged $50m money laundering breaches for Hong Kong subsidiaryThe accused company provides financial services, including broking and derivatives.23 Jun 05:45 AM
New ZealandNZ police seize $140m from Russian 'computer genius'Bank funds frozen in prosecution of Bitcoin exchange accused of money laundering billions.22 Jun 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBusinessman pleads guilty in fake foreign investment fraud caseThe FMA said the fraudster obtained just under $100,000 from those he contacted.11 Jun 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ Police prepare record $70m forfeiture case against international mogulBusinessman Edward Gong has been accused of 'engaging in delaying tactics'.08 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandPhillip Smith: The $1m runaway prisoner up for paroleSmith achieved infamy after fleeing his jail cell and escaping to Brazil, in disguise.23 May 04:37 AM
New ZealandScammers promising 'free' Samsungs on fake siteScammers are using a fake NZ Herald site to trick people into handing over credit cards.15 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandAccountant jailed after gambling away $1m from 245 clientsChristopher Wright was sentenced to three years and nine months' imprisonment.12 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandBribery: Corrupt former Auckland Council worker sentencedSundeep Rasila defrauded council out of nearly $30,000 over a Chinese tech goods contract.11 May 10:00 PM
CrimeTicket scammer Lulu Pou appeals two-year jail sentenceA Whangārei woman scammed thousands of dollars by using fake Facebook accounts.06 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBribery: Details of dodgy Auckland Council deal revealedA businessman made a nearly $60k profit through a corrupt deal with a council worker.29 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandGovt's fraud investigations unit doing wage subsidy auditMore than 100 fraud investigators will comb through all wage subsidy scheme applications.24 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionFrances CookHow to catch out the Covid-19 scammersMillions of scammers are flocking to take advantage of Covid-19 uncertainty.21 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeDisgraced financial adviser elects trial by judge-aloneWhen Barry Kloogh's firms were placed into liquidation, he had 2000 active clients.16 Apr 06:16 PM
New ZealandScammers extort money from people watching pornA scam that threatens to expose porn-viewing habits is doing the rounds again.13 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland man has bank card skimmed, despite being home on lockdownCoronavirus scams on the rise in a bid to prey on vulnerable Kiwis.09 Apr 08:17 AM
WorldCoronavirus gouging complaints surge in USHand sanitiser at $60 a bottle. Another store was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt.19 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandScammers prey on coronavirus fears in phishing emailScammers are trying to use the coronavirus scare to rip off unsuspecting Kiwis.18 Mar 01:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$7m Ponzi scheme: Foreign exchange broker wins appealKelvin Wood was once a highly successful financial investor but lost his clients millions.10 Mar 11:45 PM
New ZealandFinancier fined $2.6m for ignoring fishy transactions from business mogulThe offending was described as 'insidious' in the first case of its kind in NZ.02 Mar 11:01 PM
TaxRestaurant boss jailed for tax evasion and money launderingInvestigations found widespread, systemic tax evasion by those at the Masala group.27 Feb 11:27 PM
New ZealandDeported: Kiwi 'fake prince' fraudster back in NZHohepa Morehu-Barlow stole more than $16m of public money to fund a lavish lifestyle.27 Feb 04:36 PM
New ZealandACC email scam alert: Watch out for this tricky phishing attemptHave you received this spam email from ACC?27 Feb 02:46 AM
Banking and financeVictims of Ponzi scheme seek $80 million from ANZ in lawsuitThe group claim the bank should've known David Ross was operating a Ponzi scheme.26 Feb 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness$7m Ponzi scheme: Fraudster says he should get lighter sentenceKelvin Wood argues he deserves more credit for alerting authorities to his $7m fraud.26 Feb 03:11 AM
New ZealandFormer Auckland Council worker, businessman admit bribery scandalThe bribe was over a goods contract for USB flash drives from China.25 Feb 08:38 PM
BusinessNZ's biggest ponzi fraudster's enjoys first day of freedomOne of New Zealand's most notorious fraudsters tastes freedom, as his victims battle on.24 Feb 09:46 PM
New Zealand'There is no own goal': Jami-Lee Ross denies SFO chargesAll four men have denied the allegations and said they will defend the charges in court.24 Feb 09:09 PM
New Zealand'Her babies do not deserve this'Scammers target family of Northland mum who died trying to save her daughter.24 Feb 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: SFO parties investigation a bad lookLet's hope our SFO and impartial justice system help ensure we retain the world's respect.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Jami-Lee Ross hits out at 'outrageous' SFO chargesJami-Lee Ross says he will defend the allegations against him in court.19 Feb 04:45 AM