BusinessTalk to SFO, says ex-Treasury manThe "missing witness" in the South Canterbury Finance trial said questions about why he wasn't approached to give evidence can only be answered by the SFO.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWoman in fake cancer cash accusationThe safety of online fundraising is in the spotlight after charges were laid against a woman alleged to have raised more than $15,000 for fictional cancer treatment.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFraud charges over terminal illness fundraisingA woman who raised funds online for a terminal illness has been charged with fraud.21 Oct 12:31 AM
BusinessEven the Pres gets declinedPresidents, they're just like us - their credit cards get declined.19 Oct 09:12 PM
BusinessBroker jailed for fraudA now-bankrupt insurance broker who shared a kickback with a senior Bunnings manager in order to keep the store's business has been jailed for four years.15 Oct 10:30 PM
KahuMaori trust's $1 million is now $15A Far North Maori trust that received more than $1 million two years ago now has less than $15 in the bank.14 Oct 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFraud office defends difficult prosecutionThe Serious Fraud Office is defending its decision to bring charges against three former South Canterbury Finance heads after two of the trio were acquitted yesterday.14 Oct 10:59 AM
Banking and financeSCF director's angry exitA former director of South Canterbury Finance found guilty of making false statements couldn't hide his anger at the verdict as he left a Timaru courtroom today.14 Oct 12:30 AM
OpinionHamish Fletcher: SCF verdict a huge loss for Serious Fraud OfficeIt was labelled the biggest fraud case in NZ’s history but has ended up the biggest courtroom loss for the Serious Fraud Office in a finance company trial so far.13 Oct 11:00 PM
Banking and financeVerdict in SCF's $1.6b fraud trial dueThe fate of three businessmen accused of masterminding the "biggest fraud in New Zealand's history" will be determined tomorrow morning.13 Oct 03:01 AM
New ZealandWarriors caught in $6m tourism scandalExclusive: The Warriors are caught up in an investigation into a Maori tourism qualification involving alleged overpayments of $6 million of taxpayers' money.01 Oct 04:00 PM
Small BusinessHow NZ banks can fend off cyber fraudUpcoming changes to the NZ financial services industry pose significant security threats for consumers, banks and merchants, says an anti-fraud expert.30 Sep 02:29 AM
SharesThe farmer, the rabbi and the Facebook conWhen Facebook announced it was going to list on the stock exchange, it became the hottest stock offering in internet history.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily duped for millionsA sheep-farming family from Te Kuiti lost millions of dollars after being duped in a Facebook scam.27 Sep 04:00 PM
TaxMan jailed over tax credit scamA Wellsford man who lied about having five children to receive $120,000 in tax credits has been jailed.16 Sep 08:39 PM
New ZealandHas alleged passport fraudster left NZ?An illegal immigrant who gained New Zealand residency with a false Australian passport - and was charged with holding three other false passports - is on the run.04 Sep 11:20 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday Editorial: Collins hung out to dry by SlaterJudith Collins' resignation yesterday was weeks, perhaps months, overdue. Yet the offence for which she has left the ministry is less clearcut.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConman's Rolls-Royce sold for $83,000A Rolls-Royce formerly belonging to a conman known as "Mr Moneybags" was auctioned for $83,000 yesterday.28 Aug 10:12 PM
New ZealandDrivers cash in on ambulance rortHundreds of motorists are falsely registering their cars as ambulances, avoiding more than $200 in fees.26 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessBroker accused of 'money go round'An insurance broker has denied charges he used client funds to finance his lifestyle - and gave an employee of a customer $159k in secret commissions.26 Aug 01:50 AM
SharesSwindling stockbroker jailed for six yearsAn Auckland stockbroker who admitted fraud has today been sentenced to six years in prison.22 Aug 03:03 AM
New ZealandEgg fraud: 'No-one else has been caught'The former egg producer whose packaging scam put the spotlight on the NZ industry is predicting a huge drop in the availability of free-range eggs on supermarket shelves.09 Aug 10:08 PM
