New ZealandSecond transport manager resignsA second senior manager has left Auckland Transport weeks after his hard drive was seized as a major corruption inquiry continues.12 Oct 09:47 PM
Freight and logisticsWarrants executed in transport probeThe Serious Fraud Office has executed search warrants in its probe of people linked to Auckland Transport.10 Oct 09:15 PM
BusinessCourt told of doubts before loanA trustee company caught in an alleged loan scam advanced $21 million to a property developer or his associates after concerns with a set of borrowers were discussed by staff, a court heard yesterday.10 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and finance$50m property loan scheme in courtA bankrupt property developer allegedly used fronts and false information to borrow more than he otherwise could have as part of a $50 million loan scheme, a court has heard.08 Oct 04:30 PM
Business$50m fraud case in courtA bankrupt property developer allegedly used fronts and gave false information as part of a $50 million loan scheme, a court has heard.08 Oct 04:03 AM
BusinessProperty developer back in courtThe second trial of a bankrupt Auckland property developer facing fraud charges over an alleged $50 million loan scam is due to begin this week after the first was aborted.06 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessRockforte Finance director pleads guiltyThe last of the Rockforte trio facing fraud charges has pleaded guilty, wrapping up another failed finance company case.03 Oct 03:25 AM
CrimeSecond Gisborne finance director pleads guiltyFormer Rockforte Finance director John Patrick Gardner has plead guilty to five Crimes Act charges in the High Court at Gisborne today.01 Oct 12:00 AM
Banking and financeKiwi Libor scandal - a plan is hatched"The plan is hatched and sounds sensible,'' New Zealand's Darrell Read told Tokyo trader Tom Hayes - an alleged co-conspirator in the Libor rates rigging scandal30 Sep 09:50 PM
Banking and financeClients lost millions: $4000 fineA Christchurch financial adviser whose clients lost $6 million in Ross Asset Management's collapse has been censured and fined $4000.27 Sep 12:40 AM
New ZealandSenior council workers in probeA corruption inquiry at Auckland Transport has widened as a manager under suspicion has gone on sick leave.14 Sep 09:28 PM
BusinessAussie 'great fit' at SFOThe incoming boss of the Serious Fraud Office has a "strong pedigree in criminal prosecutions" and is a great fit for the job, says her counterpart at the FMA.11 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeAustralian named as new SFO headThe new boss for the Serious Fraud Office has been named as Australian Julie Read.11 Sep 12:25 AM
Freight and logisticsAT corruption claims: Manager sackedAuckland Transport has sacked a senior manager amid an investigation into allegations of corruption over roading contracts.05 Sep 04:56 AM
Banking and financeFinancial adviser accused of $3m fraudAn Auckland financial adviser accused of stealing $3 million of investors' money has been charged today.05 Sep 12:15 AM
BDBDBusinessSFO charges wine boss over alleged kick-backsPeter Scutts, the former chief executive of New Zealand Wine Co, is facing charges over $64,000 in alleged kick-back payments.02 Sep 11:30 PM
Banking and financePonzi scheme victims push for jailDavid Ross had the outward appearance of a successful businessman - he lived in a $2.2 million home, owned expensive paintings, drove a Mercedes, and told clients he holidayed around the world.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBusinesswoman denies $9m fraudAn Auckland businesswoman alleged to be at the centre of a $9.2 million mortgage ramping scheme involving her siblings and friends has pleaded not guilty to 26 charges.29 Aug 04:42 AM
Banking and financeVictims want Ross 'poor'Wellington financial adviser David Ross pleads guilty to charges relating to running a Ponzi scheme.29 Aug 01:30 AM
CrimeExtra jail time addedFive Star founder Neill Williams has had 17 months added to his jail sentence for what prosecutors called "very cynical fraud".21 Aug 10:30 PM
Freight and logisticsAT corruption investigatedAuckland Transport has called on external investigators to guide its inquiry into corruption claims and has stood down a senior manager on indefinite leave.20 Aug 04:00 AM
Banking and financeDominion trio get home detentionThree directors of Dominion Finance and North South Finance were all sentenced to at least 10 months' home detention today.16 Aug 02:45 AM
Freight and logisticsRail, road corruption probesTwo large public transport organisations - Auckland Transport and KiwiRail - are holding inquiries into separate allegations of corruption over contracts.12 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandStruck-off lawyer faces criminal chargesA lawyer struck off over accusations of stealing nearly $3 million from clients has had 33 criminal charges laid against him.07 Aug 05:34 AM
Personal FinanceFX trader admits stealing $830kA 42-year-old foreign exchange trader has pleaded guilty to stealing from investors that included his family and friends.02 Aug 03:30 AM
BusinessSFO deal strengthens Wynyard stockShares in Wynyard Group gained ground after the intelligence software developer signed up the Serious Fraud Office as its latest customer for an undisclosed sum.31 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessWhite-collar fraud still out there: SFOSerious Fraud Office investigation and prosecution numbers have dropped by about a quarter but its boss warns that is no indication there is less white collar crime.26 Jul 05:30 PM
Banking and financeThe Insider: On the UN tightropeDiplomats and ministers are grappling with thorny issues as they work to secure New Zealand a seat on the UN Security Council for 2015-16.25 Jul 05:30 PM
