Banking and financeBank tellers warned as new data threatBank tellers and other branch workers have a wealth of client data at their fingertips and are able to swipe it.09 Jun 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Predatory' conman's identity revealedAfter two years, the Weekend Herald can reveal the identity of a serial conman and thief, who preys on elderly women living in rest homes. Anna Leask reports.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHome jail for taking fashion firms' $370,000The former accountant for two New Zealand fashion companies has been sentenced to 12 months of home detention for siphoning off more than $370,000 of the companies' money.05 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessScutts a reminder of the danger of side dealsThe High Court maintained a strict line against commercial bribery in finding Peter Scutts guilty, Bell Gully says.03 Jun 03:13 AM
CrimeRoss investor fights for secrecyThe Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the case of an investor in the Ross Asset Ponzi scheme, who wants to keep his name a secret.03 Jun 12:50 AM
CrimeRoss investor tries to keep name secretAn investor who got nearly $1m from David Ross' Ponzi scheme is fighting to keep name secrecy.02 Jun 07:45 PM
New ZealandConvicted fraudster loses appealA bankrupt property developer jailed for a $47 million mortgage fraud has lost an appeal against both his conviction and sentence.29 May 05:30 PM
BusinessWhy wine chief Scutts was found guiltyFormer New Zealand Wine Company chief executive Peter Scutts' kickbacks trial hinged partly on the date of a letter.21 May 07:50 PM
BDBDBanking and financeFMA probes Christchurch forex firmThe Financial Markets Authority is investigating Arena Capital, concerned investor funds may be at risk.21 May 06:00 AM
BusinessWine chief found guilty of kickbacksFormer New Zealand Wine Company chief executive Peter Scutts has been found guilty of taking kickbacks.21 May 02:30 AM
Banking and financePetricevic last boss in jailRod Petricevic is now the only failed finance company boss still in jail, despite him receiving a lighter sentence.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivil case against Alex Swney beginsThe civil case against disgraced Auckland businessman Alex Swney was called for the first time at the High Court this morning.19 May 03:16 AM
BusinessOfficer charged over $26K in bribesA former border control officer and his associate have been charged with corruption and bribery.19 May 12:52 AM
Banking and financeRecord jail terms, but out earlyTwo finance company directors - sentenced to some of the longest prison terms for their offending - have been given parole.18 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandPassport fraudster deported to IranAn illegal immigrant who paid a NZ couple $8000 for their identities to get false passports has been deported.14 May 04:46 AM
BusinessTwo found guilty of $100k fake ad scamTwo people have been found guilty of orchestrating an advertising scam worth more than $100,000.07 May 02:48 AM
CompaniesWine boss accused of kickbacksThe trial of former New Zealand Wine Company chief executive Peter Scutts over allegations of kickbacks continues today in the High Court at Auckland.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Money mule' tax scam starts with a callPolice urged people who receive phone calls about receiving a tax rebate after donating to a charity in India to hang up and contact their local police station.30 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandSwney sentencing delayedAuckland businessman Alex Swney will have to wait to find out how long he will spend in jail.29 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandCops eye up escaper in AussieNew Zealand police have gone to Sydney to interview Simone Wright in a bid to persuade her to return here to face outstanding sex and fraud charges.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwney: $4 million in fraudAuckland businessman Alex Swney's actions have reflected poorly on the country, the Serious Fraud Office says.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBanks wants retrial decision reversedJohn Banks wants the Court of Appeal to reverse its decision to order a retrial on his false electoral return charge following the discovery of evidence which the Crown failed to disclose before the appeal hearing.31 Mar 09:58 PM
Banking and finance'Inveterate fraudster' jailed for six yearsAn "inveterate fraudster" who scammed more than $200,000, including from a top judge, conned bank call centre staff into giving him access to internet bank accounts.31 Mar 01:34 AM
New ZealandMan accused of trying to bribe officialAuckland Council is praising the swift reporting of its staff for allowing an attempted bribery case to reach the courts.24 Mar 05:50 AM
BDBDCrimeRoss liquidators seek $954k clawbackLiquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies, found to be a ponzi scheme, are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew.23 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandSBW in supplement scamSonny Bill Williams is the latest celebrity targeted in an online marketing scam selling dubious fitness supplements via a bogus men's magazine website.20 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeNZ banker goes on the runPolice are hunting a NZ bank executive who left Australia after learning an investigation had been launched into his alleged receiving of kickbacks.18 Mar 02:45 AM
New ZealandEmployee steals $312k to fund weddingA woman described as a trusted employee spent $312,000 of company money on her wedding, home renovations, school fees and debt.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandTop judge loses $42k in bank fraudA serial fraudster has scammed one of the country's top judges out of more than $40,000.08 Mar 04:00 PM
