New Zealand'Multiple excuses': Concrete tradie accused of taking deposits but not completing the jobsJason Mark Lambert is defending 28 charges involving $80,000.30 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandRetail crime investigations in some regions halved under police directive Police dropped 5454 shoplifting cases under $500 due to guidance on value thresholds.30 Jul 05:55 AM
New Zealand'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaidThe couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.26 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldTrump not considering clemency for Ghislaine MaxwellGhislaine Maxwell met with a Justice Department official for two days.26 Jul 02:08 AM
CrimeHow a CFO labelled a 'money mule' in $400k laundering case had his convictions overturnedThe Court of Appeal has quashed Alan Jones' convictions and home detention sentence. 25 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldWoman accused of posing as nurse in elaborate identity theft schemePolice say she used at least 10 aliases to pose as a nurse.23 Jul 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandJudge slams building inspection reports after $500k leaky home caseThree companies did pre-purchase checks – but only one identified moisture problems.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Wasn't requested': Vendor's defence over non-disclosure of $500k leaky building reportThe family claimed a 'translation' error misrepresented messages about a dehumidifier.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Whack-a-mole': The rapidly evolving world of scams in NZ Financial losses hit $7.8 million in early 2025, up 14.7% from the quarter before.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Frustrations' with fake cash: Police bust counterfeit operation in ŌtaraA 26-year-old faces six charges of obtaining by deception.21 Jul 05:03 AM
BusinessKiwi stole millions from his dad, reportedly blamed dad's girlfriend'Treacherous, deceitful and calculated caper' blamed on elderly man's girlfriend.17 Jul 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable' breaches: Immigration adviser fined for false visa job claimsTzu Tong (Jane) Ma lost her licence for charging migrants for non-existent jobs.16 Jul 07:24 AM
Crime'Disgusted by my actions': Man who scammed 21 people apologises, but won't give up co-offendersJack Hennessy scammed 21 victims, stealing $337,700 in just 14 days.16 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinister considers compensation for owners of banned bitcoin ATMsThe Government is living up to its Regulatory Standards Bill and considering compensation.14 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessFormer Auckland accountant gets community detention for $94k Covid loan fraudHoward Taylor made eight Small Business Cashflow loan applications for $11,800 each.14 Jul 03:47 AM
CrimeHow an engineer's introduction to underworld poker games led to $1m Watercare fraudThe 17-month swindle is believed to be one of the largest public sector thefts on record. 08 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinancePeople fear pensioners falling for scams but also admit 'oversharing' onlineDo as I say, not as I do: a survey exposes generational tensions in scam-fighting.08 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldFormer Russian minister found dead in car, suicide suspectedRoman Starovoit, 53, was found dead in his car in Odintsovo, near Moscow.07 Jul 09:11 PM
New ZealandFrench fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish, leaving unpaid bills'There was always a story about where money was coming from.'05 Jul 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Qantas cyber attack a timely reminder for individuals and businesses to protect dataOPINION: Cyber criminals are getting smarter and we need to be too.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesNZ company linked to UK money-laundering probeA UK recovery action against organised crime behind a £50m tax rort reaches New Zealand.03 Jul 11:00 PM
Crime'A fictitious identity': Kiwi dad's desperate bid to see son in Aussie lands him in courtDane Moule forged passports to travel between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years.03 Jul 05:00 AM
WorldMedicare fraud bust: $17.3b scheme largest health scam in US historyNineteen people were charged in the largest healthcare fraud bust in US history.30 Jun 11:44 PM
New ZealandFullers worker avoids prosecution after leaving job suddenly amid theft allegationsIt's understood the woman was called to a meeting then left her job with immediate effect.30 Jun 07:00 AM
WorldBritish doctor sells sick notes online for holidays, pet careAuthorities are investigating Asif Munaf's practices amid rising sick note concerns.29 Jun 10:25 PM
CrimeShark tattoo comes back to bite fake cop in escape bid to RarotongaHe wanted to start over, but first the long-time conman needed a fake passport.29 Jun 05:48 AM
WorldEleven Eastern Europeans charged in $17.4 billion US fraudIt is one of the largest such fraud busts in US history, centred on false health claims.27 Jun 03:26 AM
Personal FinanceRegulator to crack down on bankers and advisers amid uptick in mortgage fraudFMA also concerned about migrants being conned by financial advisers.25 Jun 01:07 AM
New ZealandScammer who refused to name co-offenders may inherit share of $337k theft - judgeThe judge threw out the appeal, ruling his prison sentence 'could well have been higher'. 24 Jun 08:48 PM
WorldBizarre Disneyland stunt: Adults stage fake wedding for 9-year-oldPolice investigated a staged wedding at Disneyland Paris for a Ukrainian girl.22 Jun 07:15 PM
CrimeDuo jailed after vigilante burglary of Epsom mansion terrorises wrong womanThey were paid to target a woman embroiled in an alleged international pyramid scheme. 20 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandHome detention for husband who helped public servant wife defraud Oranga Tamariki of $2mAmandeep Sharma was sentenced in Christchurch today. 19 Jun 12:44 AM
Business10 Kiwis lose $100k each to scams within three monthsThe first quarter of the year was the second-highest for online financial losses.12 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldEx-flight attendant convicted of fraudulently booking 120 free flightsAlexander faces up to 90 years in prison for multiple fraud-related charges.12 Jun 01:01 AM
