New ZealandFraudster doctor a student of deceptionA Nigerian drug smuggler who duped authorities to get a job in NZ as a hospital psychiatrist came across as friendly but secretive, acquaintances say.30 Sep 04:30 PM
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 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
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
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
