New ZealandHigh-flyer calls on WINZA month ago Simon Everett was driving a Lexus. Now, since family company Blacktop Construction went into receivership, he's having to ask for handouts to survive.19 Oct 05:00 PM
BusinessDeveloper admitted misleading firm, court toldAn Auckland property developer defending fraud allegations told a journalist in 2009 that he'd misled a trustee company caught up in an alleged $50 million loan scam, a court has heard.15 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessMayer admitted he misled loan companyMalcolm Mayer told a journalist in 2009 that he'd misled a trustee company caught in an alleged $50 million loan scam, a court heard today.15 Oct 03:35 AM
New ZealandSFO investigates property developmentThe Serious Fraud Office is investigating a North Shore residential property development deal after angry investors cried out that places were never built.14 Oct 04:26 AM
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
