New ZealandWoman wins $1.3m claim against jailed sisterThe sister of a woman jailed for fraud has won a $1.3 million damages claim against her sibling and brother-in-law in the High Court.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-mayor baffled over SFO probeFormer Far North Mayor Wayne Brown is confident a Serious Fraud Office investigation of the district council will not turn up any evidence of impropriety against him.01 Jul 10:31 PM
Banking and financeC+M investors to finally get payoutCapital + Merchant Finance's out-of-pocket investors finally have some good news seven years after its collapse with an $18.5 million settlement announced today.26 Jun 02:50 AM
BusinessFraudster loses appeal over sentenceJailed fraudster David Ross must serve at least 5 years 5 months in prison after he lost an appeal against his minimum non-parole term today.25 Jun 05:36 AM
BusinessWoman jailed after spending over $1m of sister's moneyA woman who spent more than $1 million of her sister's money and used her Pauanui bach to get banks loans has been jailed for four years and three months.13 Jun 02:42 AM
BusinessVictim outrage over David Ross appealThe length of David Ross' minimum non-parole period is "crushing" says his lawyer, who applied to the Court of Appeal for it to be reduced.10 Jun 11:30 PM
KahuSFO: No criminal offending at Kohanga ReoThe Serious Fraud Office says it has found no criminal offending at Te Pataka Ohanga, the subsidiary of the Kohanga Reo National Trust.10 Jun 05:15 AM
New ZealandOver 70 phones tapped last yearPhone companies have revealed the extent of Govt agency spying on their networks, with more than 70 secret wire taps last year in New Zealand alone.06 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessSFO's crime blind spotThe Serious Fraud Office does not have the ability to proactively target serious financial crime.27 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financePolice bid to seize finance director propertyPolice have made a formal bid in the High Court to seize property they allege is associated with a failed finance company director.18 May 05:00 PM
BusinessSFO probe of Metropolis turns up nothingThe former building manager of luxury high-rise apartment tower Metropolis says a Serious Fraud Office inquiry has found nothing untoward.16 May 05:00 PM
BusinessDeveloper named in finance caseA previously unnamed defendant in the latest failed finance company case can now be identified as a Auckland property developer.07 May 12:30 AM
BusinessAccountants go after jailed bankruptThe NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants brought disciplinary proceedings against a jailed and bankrupt finance company director - who is no longer a member.27 Apr 10:25 PM
BusinessBankrupt developer to spend Easter in jailA man who duped a family into buying properties will spend Easter in jail after attempt for an appeal against his sentence failed this morning.17 Apr 01:24 AM
Banking and financeCrown makes closing arguments in Belgrave lawyer caseA now-disbarred lawyer accused of helping a property developer borrow millions of dollars from a finance company cannot argue he was an innocent agent, says the Crown in its closing submissions.15 Apr 03:10 AM
KahuKohanga Reo founder tells of 'shame'The founder of the kohanga reo movement, Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, has spoken of a "sense of shame" over allegations of misspending of public money.13 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessGas bosses guilty of fraudTwo former directors of a Wellington gas retail company have been found guilty of fraud charges over $17 million worth of offending.04 Apr 05:52 AM
New ZealandRadio NZ wins long employment caseThe country's longest-running employment case has been won by Radio New Zealand, the broadcaster is reporting.01 Apr 05:51 AM
BusinessFraudster's bizarre meltdown revealedThe man who once stole $1 million, then went on the run and called broadcaster Paul Holmes live on air threatening to kill himself, is disputing aspects of his latest fraud.31 Mar 07:18 PM
OpinionEditorial: Fraud office probe crucial in kohanga reo caseEditorial: To obtain the right answers, it is necessary to ask the right questions. Asking the wrong questions invites only obfuscation or a muddying of the waters.19 Mar 04:30 PM
