Small BusinessMan admits Green Acres fraudA man who earlier denied taking millions of dollars in a franchise fraud today entered guilty pleas to three charges of obtaining by deceit.29 Sep 09:34 PM
New ZealandDrug dealer fakes CV to land doctor's jobA Nigerian drug smuggler who fooled immigration officials to get a job as a hospital psychiatrist was yesterday jailed for 16 months. 29 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandBus driver's homes worth $3m in scam, court toldA bus driver who earned $48,000 a year bought more than $3m worth of real estate after being caught up in an alleged elaborate scam.29 Sep 04:30 PM
CrimeNational Finance trio head to High CourtThe hearing for the National Finance directors has been rescheduled until next month at the High Court at Auckland.28 Sep 10:15 PM
CrimeEx-agent 'conned' $10m loansAn ex-real estate agent allegedly used fake paperwork to secure bank mortgages in other people's names as part of an elaborate property scam involving more than $10m.27 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice probe Super City bribery claimPolice have started another Super City electoral investigation, this time into allegations of bribery on the North Shore.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDetectives widen Super City probe to Tauranga, HamiltonPolice have widened their probe into a possible Super City voting scam to cover hundreds of people living in Hastings, Tauranga and Hamilton.23 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Garth George:</i> New crop of blind leaders lead us astrayGarth George writes that the real reason to wish Act good riddance is its stupidity in managing its hypocritical MPs.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor hijacked on TwitterA John Banks impersonator who bemused followers online with oddball policies and flippant comments could soon be shut down.19 Sep 05:30 PM
TechnologyKiwis target for Facebook fraudstersInternet fraudsters are using Facebook to steal Kiwis' bank and credit card account numbers and identities.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBets off for racing guruHigh-profile TV horse racing presenter Michael Guerin has been sacked.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGarrett could face misconduct probeFormer Act MP David Garrett, a lawyer, could face a professional misconduct probe.17 Sep 10:24 PM
New ZealandWarning over Christchurch earthquake chimney scamA new phenomenon from the Canterbury earthquake: chimney scammers. 17 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> No way back for Act after run of disastersThe wreckage now masquerading as a political party is beyond restoration, writes political columnist John Armstrong.17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDisgraced MP's exit casts dark cloud over ActHaving resigned from the Act Party, the question is now - will David Garrett leave Parliament altogether?17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKey backs Hide over Garrett fiascoPrime Minister John Key says ACT leader Rodney Hide has shown good judgment and has his full support following the resignation of disgraced MP David Garrett from the party.17 Sep 05:56 AM
New ZealandGarrett, Hide has no credibility - GoffThe Act Party has been "thoroughly" discredited and its ministerial positions should be removed, Labour leader Phil Goff says. "One thing the public can't stand is absolute hypocrisy."17 Sep 05:51 AM
