New Zealand$150k scam: Realtor convicted for fraudulent commissionsShirley Johnston admitted her role in the fraud20 Sep 12:45 AM
BusinessLife of trickery and deceit: Career con artist to serve more jail timeStephan Goodburn's life of trickery and deceit funded his "lavish lifestyle".17 Sep 04:27 AM
BusinessJustice summit puts SFO future up in airMinister says future of Serious Fraud Office on the table in review of Justice sector.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFuture of SFO up in air as stats declineThe future of the Serious Fraud Office is up for debate again.03 Aug 05:00 PM
Banking and financeTrio sentenced for bank corruption, $54m mortgage fraudThe group bribed "inside contacts" at BNZ and ANZ to orchestrate their fraud.02 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandCancer-stricken con man to stay behind bars"Insidious" fraudster to stay behind bars for smuggling dangerous dance party drug.02 Aug 03:15 AM
Banking and finance$40m hotel fraud: Director and developer guiltyA group of businessmen used forged documents to get a multi-million-dollar loan from ANZ.31 Jul 01:00 AM
KahuSFO raid on Māori King's office: Adviser, spending under scrutinyThe office of the Māori King was raided yesterday by SFO officials.24 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuSerious Fraud Office raids office of Māori KingSenior Tainui figure says SFO will "lift the lid" on long-simmering allegations.24 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandCouple admit stealing $500,000 from disability trustCouple pleads guilty to defrauding Govt-funded disability trust of nearly $500,000.19 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandPrison term for charitable trust fraudster Hemo ThompsonFormer financial manager of a social services trust sentenced to jail.18 Jul 07:45 PM
KahuFormer trustee sentenced over $1m theftThe money was stolen from a trust which helps underprivileged people.06 Jul 02:27 AM
New ZealandMPI refers potential misconduct to SFOMisconduct uncovered during OIA response on use of private investigation firm05 Jul 04:24 AM
New ZealandFraudster jailed for $8.3m Ponzi rip-off of 'hardworking Kiwis'Victims left heartbroken and out of pocket after sophisticated scam.03 Jul 01:24 AM
Banking and financeLaw firms watched for money laundering under new rulesAbout $1.35 billion of criminal proceeds is generated for money laundering every year.01 Jul 05:00 PM
Banking and financeBanker, lawyer and wife guilty over $54m mortgage fraudThe scheme involved bribing bankers, one of whom has fled the country.14 Jun 10:15 PM
KahuWaikato River iwi trust welcomes ministers' scrutinyIwi trust at the centre of accountability concerns invites ministers to see achievements.27 May 12:48 AM
New Zealand$300k council fraud: Property consultant jailedProperty consultant stole $300k from council over eight years.23 May 03:58 AM
Banking and financeAnxious wait for $54m mortgage fraud judgmentMore than 76 properties were involved, while "bribes" allegedly were given to bankers.23 May 02:59 AM
New ZealandBudget 2018: $300m boost for police 'commended'Funding was a key election promise and part of Labour's coalition agreement with NZ First.17 May 03:22 AM
BusinessFinance consultant guilty over $41m hotel fraudA series of false statements helped a group of businessmen develop an Auckland hotel.14 May 09:45 PM
CurrencyCase of mystery bullion in Queen Street safe heads to courtLiquidators of collapsed Forex Brokers say company had been insolvent for years.11 May 03:26 AM
BusinessTwo fraudsters admit roles in $8.3m Ponzi schemeStolen money bought million-dollar homes and expensive cars.10 May 12:24 AM
BusinessLiquidators move to unravel $17m Ponzi schemeA Christchurch man was jailed for fleecing more than 20 investors out of $17.5m.22 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandFunding approved despite SFO involvementMBIE apologises for not checking background of businessman getting government money.20 Apr 04:33 AM
New ZealandMan defrauded trust that helps people with disabilitiesSaul Roberts received 90 secret cash payments, totalling $203,000.26 Mar 09:17 PM
New ZealandCall to sack board members over disgraced DHB bossShould Waikato health board members be sacked over the Dr Nigel Murray spending debacle?23 Mar 03:19 AM
New ZealandDisgraced health boss lost earlier job - and no one checkedNigel Murray's behaviour was "totally unacceptable", says State Services Commissioner.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNigel Murray 'led double life', says 'scapegoat' ex DHB chairmanBob Simcock says report fails to "identify root causes" and is "a scattergun of blame".21 Mar 09:37 PM
New ZealandFinance manager admits to $60k fraudSFO investigation leads to guilty plea in case of collapsed social services trust.20 Mar 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Phantom' fraudster who conned Jonah Lomu granted parole, to be deported"The Phantom" who stole $3.2m has been granted parole and will be deported to Australia.08 Mar 04:48 AM
New ZealandSimon Bridges' first blunder: Attack on Govt reboundsBridges attacks payment as 'incompetent' but National paid the same company.28 Feb 07:12 AM
Banking and finance$54m fraud case: Wife blames 'megalomaniac' husbandA woman accused of a $54m mortgage fraud says her husband was the criminal mastermind.27 Feb 10:45 PM
Banking and finance$50m mortgage fraud trial: 'Organised, systematic and complex deception'More than 70 properties were allegedly purchased with fake loans and banking bribes.26 Feb 12:00 AM
