New ZealandFears 'hordes' will turn up after home listed on booking site by scammer'I have no idea how many people booked through him.'16 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessBusinessman evades more than $1 million in tax to buy Porsche, BentleyLuxury cars were the largesse of million-dollar tax swindle.15 Dec 09:41 PM
BusinessFormer Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers jailed in AustraliaFormer Blue Chip brothel enthusiast Bryers will not be eligible for parole until 2030.15 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandAlleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victimsA man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.15 Dec 07:40 PM
New ZealandMan stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returnedOne of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.14 Dec 11:00 PM
Crime'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-stakes saga: Mother, son lose $2.2m, including a Maserati, in asset forfeitureThey were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.14 Dec 01:00 AM
CrimeFake landlord with 180 convictions left young, pregnant couple homeless before ChristmasAfter losing $3600 to the rental scam, the couple had to live in emergency accommodation.05 Dec 06:46 AM
BusinessRoading contract manager jailed over $1.5m corruption schemeIllegal 'money-go-round' reduced resources available for essential services.03 Dec 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFacebook Marketplace NZ Post scam rife, Kiwi cybersecurity expert reveals counter-attacksScammers scale up their Christmas tricks, but another secretive group is watching them.03 Dec 08:59 PM
Crime'The risk of explosion is high': Fake gasfitter put lives at riskJohn Arthur used fake ID to pose as a gasfitter for people with boats and motorhomes.02 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: British scammer caught on CCTV legging it from cops after being collared in CBDHennessy posed as a police courier to steal $337k from 21 victims.29 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSFO ‘unlawful kickbacks’ case: Court hears of '1 in 100-year' storm, roading contract bribesArchitect of bribes' family suffered deeply from murder of Chozyn Koroheke, court hears.29 Nov 12:39 AM
CrimeHomeowner alert: Fresh warnings as overseas crims pose as 'emergency locksmiths'Fake workers are not only ripping off unsuspecting residents but leaving costly repairs.24 Nov 11:05 PM
BusinessMicrosoft targets Egyptian linked to DIY phishing kitsAttacks have surged in recent months, with criminals increasingly using QR codes.21 Nov 07:01 PM
BusinessJail after family-owned hedge fund blamed for causing $17b in lossesDisaster after family-owned fund took huge bets with money borrowed from banks.20 Nov 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSingapore oil trader sentenced to 17 years for ‘cheating’ HSBCFinancial Times: 82-year-old gets jail term in fight against commodity trading corruption.18 Nov 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'It's been a wild ride': Rebecca Russell quits Auckland rugby league after reformsRussell reveals the changes she's made since uncovering fraud and mismanagement at ARL.18 Nov 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Upsetting': Man's $6k repair bill after being sold car with suspected wound-back odometerAndrew French says car he bought for son had clocked up 49,000km more than displayed.17 Nov 10:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBayly appointed lead anti-scam minister, reveals big meet-upThe minister reveals a three-pronged push and is eyeing Aussie mega-fines.17 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandJudge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidenceThe woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.17 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: SFO chief on why conditions for rampant fraud are ripeOPINION: We're seeing a series of conditions fraudsters are eager to exploit.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Racing machine on the wrist': Scammer claims he was blackmailed over $200k watchThe scammer says UK criminals threatened his family and made him take flight to NZ15 Nov 04:00 PM
Crime'This is a woman who lies:' Fake landlord scams desperate family before ChristmasJudge: 'How can you take that money and deceive people who are so desperate?'15 Nov 04:21 AM
BusinessEU fines Meta $1.4b for ‘abusive practices’ on Facebook MarketplaceTech giant says it will appeal.14 Nov 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBanned fraudster fails again, recruitment firm owes $8.4 millionThe company employed a lot of immigrant workers as contractors now owed money.12 Nov 07:30 PM
Business19 separate identities and $82k stolen: Man jailed for part in Covid relief fraudThe high-trust model was exploited during a time of national crisis.12 Nov 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Return the stolen money': Elite private school refused to refund scam victim's 'tainted' $50KVictim believes the school has a moral duty not to keep money from an alleged criminal.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from bossThe judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.08 Nov 03:07 AM
New ZealandListen: Scammers who used deepfake Luxon video to steal $224,000 caught on recordingA fraud expert says the highly skilled scammers use psychological tricks to con victims.04 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessKiwi football fans fume at sport streaming platform over rogue chargesDAZN subscribers are looking for answers after being stung with unexplained charges.04 Nov 03:47 AM
New ZealandPolice move to seize land and cash related to alleged $2m Winz fraudThe men, who are linked to an Auckland furniture company, haven't been arrested.03 Nov 02:00 AM
CrimeReturn of the Tinder swindler: After prison, prolific scam artist picked up where he left offFraudster attends latest sentencing in construction get-up, saying he wants to work.02 Nov 06:00 AM
BusinessCorruption charges, millions in kickbacks: Former IT contractor pleads guiltyMillions of dollars in ill-gotten gains admitted just ahead of trial.30 Oct 10:22 PM
