New ZealandBank deal to remain secretA former prostitute, who was paid $2.5 million by ASB fraudster Stephen Versalko, was in the Auckland High Court this week to make a deal with the bank over the money.12 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandOnline support for Versalko prostitutenzherald.co.nz readers have shown strong support for a prostitute being sued by ASB for the money she was given by fraudster Stephen Versalko.08 Jun 10:53 PM
Personal Finance<i>Inside Money:</i> Doing time for moneyBernie Madoff and his NZ equivalent Stephen Versalko, have a lot in common: both ordinary family guys with credible, crumpled facades.08 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandASB, prostitute wrestle over Versalko fraud paymentsASB Bank is trying to reclaim up to $2.55 million given by convicted bank fraudster Stephen Versalko to an Auckland prostitute, during his nine year scam.08 Jun 06:27 AM
New ZealandPolice enter TV wranglePolice have been asked to look into complaints against the producer behind hit TV shows <i>Dream Home</i>, <i>Location Location Location</i> and <i>Sensing Murder</i>.05 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPassport snag catches fishermanOne of NZ's top fly fishermen was stopped from boarding a plane to the World Championships because police thought he was a drug dealer.04 Jun 04:00 PM
Banking and financePetricevic trust chased for $800,000Dispute over money paid to the trust during the two years before Petricevic's bankruptcy in August 2008.01 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrims grab $500,000 from firmAn inside job planned by a master criminal saw half a million dollars taken from a clothing company using stolen online banking passwords and forged passports.29 May 04:00 PM
Media and marketingThe ice-cream heir who saw two fortunes melt awayTo lose one personal fortune might be considered bad luck; to lose two looks distinctly careless.27 May 09:00 PM
New ZealandWinz sting exposes beneficiary scamPolice have been called in after a Govt "sting" of secondhand appliance dealers found some allegedly conniving with beneficiaries to deceive Work and Income.27 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandASB fraudster told to repay millionsThe High Court orders an ASB Bank adviser to repay millions of dollars stolen from his employer.26 May 04:36 AM
Opinion<i>Alan Boaden:</i> Shining a light on detecting fake moneyAlan Boaden from the Reserve Bank writes on countering counterfeit notes.23 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamily cheated by fake landlord in 'safer' NZA Venezuelan couple who moved to NZ to raise their daughter in a safer country are among the victims of a property-fraud ring targeting prospective tenants. 23 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandDisgraced Bridgecorp head paid $1.2m to blonde modelA blonde model was having a relationship with disgraced Bridgecorp boss Rod Petricevic when he allegedly signed off more than $1 million in "dishonest" payments to her, according to investigators.22 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unconscionable' for escort to have kept stolen money - ASBThe ASB is suing an escort to recover some of the $17.8 million stolen by fraudster Stephen Versalko over nine years.21 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not asking for forgiveness' - Bryers apologises to investorsBlue Chip founder Mark Bryers has apologised to investors who struggle to make ends meet while he continues to be paid up to $12,000 a month.21 May 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Bryers a tall poppy? Venus fly trap is more like it...21 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandMigrants gaining residency via scamImmigrants are making agreements with employers to pay their own taxes and wages in a scam now being investigated by officials.21 May 04:00 PM
Business'I am not asking for forgiveness' - Bryers says he's sorryBlue Chip co-founder Mark Bryers has apologised to investors, many of whom lost large sums when the group was put into liquidation.21 May 08:01 AM
