Banking and financeFive Star party deals at trial centreThe High Court hears bankrupt accountant Neill Williams knowingly participated "in the misappropriation of investor funds".23 Jun 11:30 PM
BusinessTaupo Mayor baffled by SFO probeTaupo Mayor Rick Cooper says he's shattered by news the Taupo District Council is being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office.18 Jun 02:35 AM
BusinessChinese firm in secret payoutsA Chinese exporter made secret payments to managers of a New Zealand dairy-processing company that ordered products from the foreign firm, according to court documents.14 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeNo jail for Dominion Finance pairFormer Dominion Finance directors Robert Barry Whale and Ann Butler have both been sentenced to terms of home detention in the High Court in Auckland today.14 Jun 12:18 AM
New ZealandStricken investors relieved at Ross arrestDavid Ross' out-of-pocket investors expressed relief when the alleged Ponzi-schemer was arrested and charged yesterday, but he was bailed back to his luxury home.13 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeAdviser's $400m Ponzi chargesThe Serious Fraud Office has laid charges against financial adviser David Ross, who is alleged to have operated a $400 million Ponzi scheme.12 Jun 11:00 PM
Banking and financeLombard case going to Supreme CourtThe former Lombard directors, including Sir Douglas Graham, are heading to the Supreme Court over their convictions for making false statements in a prospectus.10 Jun 12:33 AM
BDBDBanking and financeBelgrave Finance director gets four years jailBelgrave Finance director Stephen Smith has been sentenced to four years in jail.06 Jun 11:20 PM
Media and marketingMedia agency owner charged with fraudThe former director and owner of an Auckland media agency is facing 23 deception and dishonesty charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office.29 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand$9m fraud: Family in dockA Remuera businesswoman allegedly headed a $9.2 million mortgage fraud scheme that involved her siblings, friends and eleven Auckland properties.24 May 05:30 PM
Banking and finance$9m fraud: Seven chargedTwo women and five men have been charged this morning over an alleged mortgage fraud scheme involving over $9 million.24 May 12:15 AM
CrimeDominion Finance chief executive jailedFormer Dominion Finance chief executive Paul William Cropp has been sentenced to two years and seven months in prison.23 May 05:02 AM
Banking and financeDominion Finance director pleads guiltyDominion Finance director Robert Barry Whale has this morning pleaded guilty and been convicted on separate charges of misleading investors.22 May 10:30 PM
Banking and financeFMA slams Ross allegationsSuggestions the FMA knew about David Ross long before his business was raided were "crap", says Sean Hughes.14 May 01:10 AM
Banking and financeGet tough on corruption - SFOThe Serious Fraud Office wants tougher penalties for people found guilty of corruption in the private sector.13 May 08:00 PM
Banking and financeFinance sleuths to speak on forensic accountingThe chief executive of Kim Dotcom's latest start-up, the boss of the Financial Markets Authority, a former police detective and a Buddhist nun are at a conference beginning in Auckland today.12 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeDirector admits misleading investorsFailed Dominion Finance director Ann Butler has pleaded guilty to seven charges of making untrue statements to prospective investors.10 May 02:00 AM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Fraud office needs to get seriousThe Serious Fraud Office will not prosecute anyone over the collapse of Hanover Finance because ... well, it's too hard.04 May 05:30 PM
OpinionGib Beattie: SFO required to prove crime, not corporate immoralityIt is good that we finally have the Serious Fraud Office's decision on Hanover. Obviously those under investigation will be relieved at the outcome. T04 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandFinger pointed at Allied Farmers for investor lossesA Serious Fraud Office investigation has found evidence inconsistent with former Allied Farmers chief executive Rob Alloway's complaint over the conduct of Hanover Finance, a source says.04 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMark Hotchin: I may never returnMark Hotchin has been keeping his head down. These days, he's a stay-at-home family man who enjoys a game of tennis and swimming.04 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandHotchin aims to recoup mansion moneyFormer Hanover director Mark Hotchin has gone to court seeking some reimbursement for the millions of dollars he paid towards the construction of an Auckland mansion.30 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: SFO call leaves questions unansweredThe Serious Fraud Office has stopped a long way short of issuing Hanover Finance and its key protagonists - Eric Watson and Mark Hotchin - a clean bill of health.30 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandDisgraced lawyer struck offA life ban for a lawyer accused of stealing $3 million from clients was "the only appropriate penalty", the Law Society says.30 Apr 05:35 AM
Banking and financeNo charges against Hanover - SFOThe Serious Fraud Office says it will not be making any prosecutions around the collapse of Hanover Finance.29 Apr 10:05 PM
BusinessDecision on Hanover expected soonThe Serious Fraud Office is expected to make an announcement regarding Hanover Finance early this week.28 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandDepriving the guilty of their assetsFrom drug-dealing grannies with a penchant for diamond rings to white collar fraudsters, those who profit from crime are in the crosshairs of police.13 Apr 05:30 PM
