Personal FinanceFormer 1980s high-flyer appeals $720k 'loan shark' fineFinance firms used 'cynical' repossession tactics which stripped homes almost bare.27 Nov 05:49 AM
New ZealandGrieving parents blame fake Kiwi doctor for autistic son's deathPatient died in bath seizure and was under care of Kiwi conwoman who's now in prison.26 Nov 11:35 PM
New ZealandCompo for shopper after Pak'NSave gave lost phone, credit card to wrong personMan went to the customer service desk and convinced staff it was his phone; it wasn't.26 Nov 05:13 AM
New ZealandFake doctor: How woman used NZ uni 'degree' to fool UKA NZ woman has been jailed in the UK for giving false qualifications to work as a doctor.20 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandFake doctor scandal: Kiwi in UK jail after 22-year careerZholia Alemi posed as psychiatrist, deception exposed when she tried to fleece a patient.20 Nov 12:26 AM
New ZealandWoman who took money from rugby club named NZer of the Year Local HeroShe stole from a small-town rugby club, now she's been honoured for helping the community.17 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I found him charming': Heartbroken woman tells of romance scamNon-profit Netsafe estimates Kiwis have lost $8.7 million to romance scams this year.13 Nov 06:02 AM
New ZealandPolice warn of aggressive new phone scamThe caller will demand money over damages caused in a vehicle collision.13 Nov 03:23 AM
New ZealandRomance scam victims find tactics shockingly similarRare video interview reveals how fraudsters trap Kiwis. / CFFC MediaWatch13 Nov 02:15 AM
Personal FinanceScam victim: 'I felt like vomiting'Consumers are being urged to "Stop and think" amid a rising tide of scams hitting NZ.12 Nov 06:30 AM
Banking and financeMan pulls father-in-law out of scam, family still loses $80KThe son-in-law's actions came too late to stop the $80,000 from being stolen.11 Nov 10:39 PM
Banking and financeRevealed: Staggering sum Kiwis lose to fraud every yearHave you been a scam victim? Research shows you are not alone.11 Nov 06:30 PM
Personal FinanceBusiness email compromise scams costing Kiwis $8000 a dayBusiness email compromise scams are hitting Kiwis in the pocket by $8000 a day.11 Nov 04:00 PM
LifestyleJilted girlfriend gets her ultimate revenge on exThe ex stole her details to fund hotels, flowers and a trip to Paris with new girlfriend.10 Nov 11:00 PM
BusinessMoneyGram fined $125 million for failing to crack down on fraudulent money transfersThe money exchange has agreed to pay the penalty.10 Nov 08:30 PM
Banking and financeASB claims blockchain first with meat export dealPair say a transaction normally taking four days was wrapped up in an hour.01 Nov 02:00 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Sroubek case will haunt this GovernmentCOMMENT: This thing is growing legs because Kiwis have an inherent sense of fairness.30 Oct 06:27 PM
BusinessGoogle Ad Words accounts hijacked, agency boss warnsMillions could be siphoned or misdirected from hacked accounts.30 Oct 01:50 AM
New ZealandWoman who stole $2.7m from employers appeals jail timeWoman who fleeced her employers of $2.77m to fund her lavish life has sentence quashed.25 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandBig jump in blackmail webcam scams over long weekend.There has been a spike in the number of blackmail webcam scams reported.23 Oct 04:34 AM
New ZealandWoman jailed for ripping off Rotorua company againA woman jailed for ripping off a Rotorua company is back to her old tricks.19 Oct 07:00 PM
TaxTax cheat Mr X remains nameless after IRD fraudThe accountant narrowly avoided prison today after helping file false tax returns.11 Oct 04:32 AM
TaxDragons' Den star sentenced for tax fraudThree men and their marina-related companies were investigated by the IRD.11 Oct 02:06 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister a victim of credit card fraudThe Police Minister's wife discovered more than $1000 bills from Apple on their card.09 Oct 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeInside story of $41m hotel fraudA two-towered hotel project was the second Auckland property fraud worth tens of millions.05 Oct 04:01 PM
Personal FinanceBanned finance director 'exaggerated' language barrierThe former Queen St broker was left bankrupt after a precedent setting $5.3m fine.04 Oct 09:10 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Time to take the stigma out of being scammedCOMMENT: More than 103 million spam emails are sent around the world every minute.03 Oct 06:21 PM
New ZealandShe blackmailed her lover for $180k and broke prison rules. Now she is freeFurther misconduct while behind bars not a reason to prevent her being freed.02 Oct 07:06 PM
BusinessBanned finance director wants bankruptcy set asideThe former Queen St broker was left bankrupt after a $5.3m fine.01 Oct 01:12 AM
Banking and financeDuo jailed in $41m bank fraudFour men conspired to used false statements and forged documents to deceive ANZ.27 Sep 11:15 PM
BusinessUS telemarketer fined US$82M for making 21 million robo-calls in 3 monthsThe company was trying to sell health insurance and generate leads.26 Sep 10:20 PM
KahuFormer trustee faces trial over $1m fraudStephen Henare allegedly helped his sister transfer the funds into personal accounts.26 Sep 12:10 AM
BusinessAuckland firm and duo deny money launderingControversial tycoon Edward Gong is friendly with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.25 Sep 11:15 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwi accused of rich-lister sex scandal blackmail plotThe businessman is involved in the ownership of companies worth billions of dollars.22 Sep 05:00 PM