BusinessLiquidator: chasing gold trader "fruitless"Robert Kairua, head of a bullion trading website that collapsed owing $2.7m, has pleaded guilty to theft.24 Jun 03:50 AM
BusinessSwney jailed: 5 years for stealing $4m he thought he was owedBusinessman believed he was being underpaid for his work to improve Auckland.24 Jun 03:21 AM
BusinessHow the Swney sentence stacks upHow does the five years, seven months jail term for Alex Swney stack up against sentences received by other notorious white collar criminals?24 Jun 01:09 AM
CrimeMore Ross investors could face claimsAn investor in the David Ross ponzi scheme - who has been named for the first time - has been ordered to pay back $454,000 of fictitious profits in a clawback test case.23 Jun 01:50 AM
SharesSwindling stockbroker loses jail appealGregory Arnott pleaded guilty to five charges of theft by a person in a special relationship and another five charges of false statement by a promoter.17 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandPair found guilty over advertising scamTwo people were sentenced today for their role in complex advertising scam which targeted charities and small businesses.12 Jun 12:19 AM
BusinessScutts a reminder of the danger of side dealsThe High Court maintained a strict line against commercial bribery in finding Peter Scutts guilty, Bell Gully says.03 Jun 03:13 AM
CrimeRoss investor fights for secrecyThe Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in the case of an investor in the Ross Asset Ponzi scheme, who wants to keep his name a secret.03 Jun 12:50 AM
CrimeRoss investor tries to keep name secretAn investor who got nearly $1m from David Ross' Ponzi scheme is fighting to keep name secrecy.02 Jun 07:45 PM
BusinessFormer SFO boss facing housing inquiryFormer SFO boss Adam Feeley is facing an Auditor-General probe into how his family's land has been managed.28 May 11:09 PM
Banking and finance$372k award shrinks pool for investorsThe biggest investor in one of Allan Hubbard's shambolic business vehicles has won about $372,000 in court costs from it, further diluting the amount available to 300 others.27 May 05:00 PM
BusinessWhy wine chief Scutts was found guiltyFormer New Zealand Wine Company chief executive Peter Scutts' kickbacks trial hinged partly on the date of a letter.21 May 07:50 PM
BusinessWine chief found guilty of kickbacksFormer New Zealand Wine Company chief executive Peter Scutts has been found guilty of taking kickbacks.21 May 02:30 AM
Banking and financePetricevic last boss in jailRod Petricevic is now the only failed finance company boss still in jail, despite him receiving a lighter sentence.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivil case against Alex Swney beginsThe civil case against disgraced Auckland businessman Alex Swney was called for the first time at the High Court this morning.19 May 03:16 AM
BusinessOfficer charged over $26K in bribesA former border control officer and his associate have been charged with corruption and bribery.19 May 12:52 AM
Banking and financeRecord jail terms, but out earlyTwo finance company directors - sentenced to some of the longest prison terms for their offending - have been given parole.18 May 11:00 PM
Banking and financeFinancial advisor admits stealing $3mAn Auckland financial advisor has admitted stealing nearly $3 million.12 May 10:02 PM
CompaniesWine boss accused of kickbacksThe trial of former New Zealand Wine Company chief executive Peter Scutts over allegations of kickbacks continues today in the High Court at Auckland.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSwney sentencing delayedAuckland businessman Alex Swney will have to wait to find out how long he will spend in jail.29 Apr 11:05 PM
Freight and logisticsTrio in court over bribery allegationsFormer Auckland Transport officials and the head of a project management firm face multiple corruption charges for alleged offences reaching back nine years.28 Apr 10:06 PM
New ZealandEx-AT staff charged over $1m briberyThree people including former employees of Auckland Transport and Rodney District Council have been charged over bribery allegations worth more than $1 million.28 Apr 03:11 AM
New ZealandSwney: $4 million in fraudAuckland businessman Alex Swney's actions have reflected poorly on the country, the Serious Fraud Office says.21 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessJailed director serves half of sentenceA former Bridgecorp director is due to be released from prison less than three years into his six year, nine month sentence.08 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandMan accused of trying to bribe officialAuckland Council is praising the swift reporting of its staff for allowing an attempted bribery case to reach the courts.24 Mar 05:50 AM
BDBDCrimeRoss liquidators seek $954k clawbackLiquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies, found to be a ponzi scheme, are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew.23 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandPokie breaches spark fee increaseHalf of all inspections of pubs and clubs with pokie machines identify breaches or non-compliance with the law.08 Mar 04:00 PM
CompaniesConcerns raised about NZ shell firmA dispute has again thrown up complaints that misused shell companies.08 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeCourt rules on Hubbard payoutThe biggest investor in one of Allan Hubbard's shambolic businesses has come out on top after a High Court hearing over how much money he is entitled to.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFraudster fleeced pensioners of $400kA fraudster who sweet-talked two elderly women and ripped them off for nearly $400,000 - their life savings - has been blasted by 20 Feb 04:00 PM
