New Zealand‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreakThe Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCurrencyMoney-laundering rule changes could land NZ on undesirable grey listCapital inflows could be at risk if anti-organised crime rule changes fail.18 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessMan falsely claimed Covid relief money - twiceThe Auckland man used the relief money for personal items and gambling.17 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandMarketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank paymentsThe now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandListen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scamThe victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss. 14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, finesThe sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.10 Feb 09:32 PM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rentAfter being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.17 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAmerican Express to pay $410m to resolve deceptive marketing allegationsFinancial Times: US says Amex misrepresented some tax benefits, card rewards and fees.16 Jan 09:19 PM
BusinessToyota arm Hino makes deal to settle emission fraud caseThe deal is contingent on approval from a Michigan state district court judge.16 Jan 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the runThe 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.14 Jan 07:00 AM
BusinessNZ shell company, wire transfers in massive US healthcare fraud$500 million scheme from New Jersey to New Zealand rorted cancer-testing money.10 Jan 03:31 AM
New Zealand‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTVJudith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.21 Dec 04:00 PM
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
