PremiumPremiumEntertainmentLuxury NZ fashion brand ‘parked’ a year after glossy launch - without ever selling an itemActor Jono Kenyon has severed ties with the brand, which is also linked to a fraudster.05 Sep 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scamThe scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.05 Sep 06:25 AM
CrimeBusted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'03 Sep 05:00 AM
Banking and financeFormer Auckland financial adviser accused of procuring $1.7m from clients for personal useThe defendant faces a maximum prison term of seven years.03 Sep 12:49 AM
WorldSon put mother’s body in freezer to keep collecting pensionSandro Mallus admits hiding his mother’s body – but insists she died of natural causes.30 Aug 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance‘Obscenely greedy’ oil executives handed Swiss jail terms for role in fraudFinancial Times: ‘World’s biggest ever kleptocracy case’ involves former oil chief.29 Aug 08:13 PM
New Zealand‘Significant investigation’: Five people charged over ACC fraudThe group were making fraudulent ACC claims, police allege.28 Aug 08:05 PM
New ZealandFoster mum of seven children jailed for $221k benefit fraud'She has taken advantage of the benefit system for her own personal gain.'28 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsE-scooter wars: Kiwi contender, Chinese giant among those vying to replace BeamAt least four contenders are in the running.28 Aug 03:01 AM
New ZealandWatchdog launches probe after Westpac customer loses $323k in scam, bank CEO 'sorry' for huge lossWestpac's CEO is confident it had acted appropriately and 'exercised our duty of care'.27 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsBeam's e-scooter licence cancelled in Auckland, council refers matter to policeThe e-scooters must be deactivated by midnight.27 Aug 04:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland Fullers worker accused of theft leaves job suddenly, police investigatingIt's understood the woman was called to a meeting then left her job with immediate effect.24 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘It is fraud’: Students kicked out after spike in out-of-zone parents sending kids to schoolHundreds of parents have had to prove their residence after enrolment fraud spiked.18 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEx-Gun City staff charged with fraud, allegedly helped divert firearms to black marketThe two men allegedly altered sales records of the 'gangster's gun of choice'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFake police officers scamming people for moneyScammers impersonating police are trying to fleece people out of money.15 Aug 12:42 AM
New ZealandDisgraced real estate agent, convicted fraudster risks prison recall after alleged parole breachThe Parole Board will decide Aaron Drever's fate when it meets next month.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland family in dock in $8.6m mortgage and investment fraud caseTwo Peters family members flee NZ; SFO seeks justice in fraud case.14 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandScammer duped pensioners out of $337k in elaborate ruse involving 'covert' police sting, 'fake' currencyThe scammer listened on the woman's phone 'from her pocket' when she visited the bank.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Preyed upon': Woolworths shopper demands action over unclear parking after $400 tow feeThe car park in question features sensors on spots that alert a tow company.13 Aug 06:21 AM
New Zealand'A win': Banks strike cash settlements with scam victims who lost $400kAn elderly victim made 13 offshore money transfers to scammers with help from bank staff.09 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTipene Funerals made police complaint against director accused of swindling clientsSeveral families have come forward after a Herald investigation.07 Aug 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Ruined my life': Uber driver yet to tell wife he lost $18,000 in crypto scamAn Uber driver's savings for childcare and education was lost to a crypto scam.06 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDisgraced realtor admits impersonating businessman, could face jail timeDrever was jailed in 2022 for stealing $600,000 from a bowling club and speedway company.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNepalese nationals targeted in new fake job offers for cash scamNepalese Consulate issues immigration scam warning on Facebook.21 Jul 06:58 AM
New ZealandThe benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after allHer children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.19 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAnti-scam cop show actor was convicted for 'penny stock' fraudActor showed remorse for fraud and is working for a good cause, ANZ says.18 Jul 12:29 AM
Small BusinessAuckland mum narrowly avoids jail for Covid business scamMum pilfered thousands in pandemic loan scheme fraud.09 Jul 12:54 AM
AirlinesBoeing to plead guilty to fraud in US probe of fatal 737 MAX crashesBoeing to pay nearly $400m for criminal fraud conspiracy charge.08 Jul 08:26 AM
New Zealand'I've just lost all my money': Accountant tricked into sending $300k to scammersPolice are hunting Ayom Wek who flew to NZ and faces 34 money-laundering charges.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Extremely worried': Family of alleged fugitive fraudster urge returnNicola Flint is accused of ripping off a Christchurch rugby club of more than $100,000.29 Jun 06:06 AM
PoliticsCrime steady overall, rise in feeling unsafe, big rises in fraud, vehicle theft – surveyHighly victimised groups were Māori, young people, the disabled and the LGBT+ community.27 Jun 12:26 AM
New ZealandArrest warrant, border alert issued for accused money launderer after court no-showThe man is accused of laundering nearly $250k in stolen money from two scam victims.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Cold’ and ‘calculating’ conman defrauded businesses out of $450k'It had a massive impact on our business….but he also just left a trail of destruction.'18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGambled away: Trusted manager's $500,000 fraud leaves workmates traumatisedKatie Watson stole items from her employer, then sold them online to feed her addiction.18 Jun 07:30 AM
