New ZealandPokie breaches spark fee increaseHalf of all inspections of pubs and clubs with pokie machines identify breaches or non-compliance with the law.08 Mar 04:00 PM
CompaniesConcerns raised about NZ shell firmA dispute has again thrown up complaints that misused shell companies.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi fugitive enters no pleaKiwi fugitive Paul Bennett has appeared in a Sydney court today and entered no plea after 10 months on the run ended in Australia last night.17 Feb 05:35 AM
New ZealandAlleged victim 'relieved' hunt's overThe victim of an alleged sexual assault by fugitive Paul Bennett has spoken of her relief at hearing he was in police custody after 10 months on the run.16 Feb 07:42 PM
Banking and financeReceivers target bankrupt dying execThe receivers of Belgrave Finance are trying to bankrupt the terminally ill property developer who controlled the company, despite doubts it'll yield money.16 Feb 04:00 PM
TaxSwney's tax con hits Auckland eventsA legal battle with former chief executive Alex Swney has led Heart of the City to pull funding from cash-strapped projects.16 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBanks issue caution over online fraudInternet banking customers using a popular online payment system are being warned by banks that they might not be covered if fraud occurs.15 Feb 04:00 PM
CompaniesBoss backs FMA on market manipulationThe boss of a local fund manager has welcomed efforts by the country's financial regulator to crack down on market manipulation.15 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed over 'brazen' travel scamAn Auckland man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after a 'brazen' travel scam which targeted elderly Chinese took in tens of thousands.11 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeIRD keeps mum on Swiss tax billsNew Zealanders who savoured the privacy of their Swiss HSBC bank accounts will continue to enjoy it from Inland Revenue, which won't reveal whether information from leaked files lifted any locals' tax bills.11 Feb 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBridgecorp director's $174K bill fightThe Legal Services Commissioner wants disgraced Bridgecorp director Rob Roest to repay $174,000 of legal aid.10 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand$50k bounty for fugitivesA fugitive couple on the run from police sold their getaway vehicle in Dunedin, the man offering a $50,000 bounty for their capture says.09 Feb 10:03 PM
Banking and financeNZ link to leaked HSBC filesOne HSBC client with links to New Zealand had up to $67.83 million with its Swiss private banking arm, according to leaked files.09 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessFraud-accused gets bail after two yearsAn alleged Kiwi fraudster, once deemed a menace by Australia and banned from doing business, has been bailed after two years in custody.04 Feb 09:25 PM
Banking and financeASB misled court in 'half-truth case'Two fraud victims’ $3.8 million lawsuit against ASB can go ahead without the pair needing to pay $60,000 upfront after a judge found the bank had misled the court.04 Feb 04:45 AM
BusinessSwney faces Serious Fraud Office inquiryThe Auckland businessman facing jail for evading taxes of nearly $1.8 million could face further charges.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBanks faces retrial over electoral returnFormer Act Party leader John Banks will face a retrial for filing a false electoral return, Solicitor-General Mike Heron, QC, has confirmed.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity boss facing jail for tax dodgeAfter months of maintaining his innocence ex-Heart of the City boss Alex Swney phoned his parents to say he was going to plead guilty to nearly $1.8m in tax evasion.28 Jan 04:00 PM
Banking and financeLiquidators eye Ponzi investorsThe liquidators of fraudster Jacqui Bradley's failed business are mulling whether to try to claw back $2 million from eight investors who were paid out before her Ponzi scheme folded.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSon of 'Black Widow' admits chargesThe son of convicted murderer Helen Milner has today admitted possession of a sawn-off shotgun that he got for his own protection after hearing that his mother had hired a hitman.25 Jan 10:27 PM
New Zealand114 Kiwis hit in web attacksKiwis are being increasingly extorted for cash by cyber-criminals who made last year New Zealand's worst for costly "ransomware" attacks.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyber-criminals target NZ charitiesTwo NZ charities have been hit by cyber-criminals - in one case, 50,000 attempts were made to submit a fake donation to try to test stolen credit card numbers.15 Jan 09:16 PM
BusinessSFO eyeing failed fashion firmLiquidators probing the collapse of a clothing business have complained records were destroyed.05 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeKnock-back for Ross ponzi investorsThe Commerce Minister has rejected a request from David Ross' burned investors to look into the country's claw-back regime as the first court case looms.04 Jan 10:50 PM
BusinessJudge rejects $250,000 bidAuckland businessman William Yan has been denied access to seized assets to pay private school fees for his children and to service the mortgage on his luxury apartment.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCon man 'evil incarnate'A serial fraudster who stole almost $6 million from a New Zealand family in an elaborate Facebook stock scam has been described by a judge as "evil incarnate".20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublisher hits back at claimsAn Auckland publishing company that got $330,000 of taxpayer money is complaining it was treated unfairly after its funding was suspended.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant's scam exposes passport flawHoles in NZ passport security have been exposed after an illegal immigrant paid for two false identities and the copies ended up linked to a terror plot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
