CompaniesHanover directors face SFO probeThe directors of failed company Hanover Finance are to face questions as part of a Serious Fraud Office probe, the office confirmed yesterday.29 Nov 04:30 PM
Small BusinessGreen Acres 'ponzi' schemer jailedA Green Acres franchisee who ripped off hundreds of new immigrants by up to $25k each has been jailed for more than three years.29 Nov 04:52 AM
CrimeSFO confirms Hanover probe, fraud suspectedThe SFO has been investigating Hanover Finance for the past three months and says it has reasonable grounds to suspect fraud.28 Nov 10:40 PM
BusinessSFO lays corruption charges in ACC probeThe SFO has laid eight charges against Malcolm David Mason and another individual over corrupt property transactions involving the ACC.22 Nov 10:45 PM
New ZealandCouncil official accused of $840,000 scamPair face hundreds of charges over roading work paid for but allegedly never done.22 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessCouncil workers charged in $840k corruption caseThe Serious Fraud Office has announced that two North Shore City Council workers have been charged in a $840,000 corruption case.22 Nov 01:40 AM
Banking and financeSFO 'neglect' claims don't fit the facts, says former directorLast week's story on the SFO has prompted a response from former director David Bradshaw.11 Nov 04:30 PM
InvestmentScam victim left $600k in debtA real estate agent who bought a $1.27 million home with a complete stranger was a victim of an elaborate property scam and has been left with a $600,000 debt. 11 Nov 04:30 PM
InvestmentEx-agent found guilty of $13m property fraudA former Auckland Barfoot & Thompson real estate agent has been found guilty of mortgage fraud totalling $13 million.11 Nov 01:10 AM
Banking and financeAdam Feeley - The fraud busterAdam Feeley's efforts to rev up the SFO.07 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeSFO won't prosecute Blue ChipThe Serious Fraud Office has announced it will not press charges against the Blue Chip group of companies, citing a lack of evidence, but is probing two other failed finance companies.28 Oct 04:15 AM
Banking and financeFive Star director pleads guilty to SFO chargesAn ex-finance company director has admitted SFO theft charges - the first major conviction from the finance company sector collapse.26 Oct 10:30 PM
Personal FinanceSouth Canty pays out Maier earlyCorporate turnaround man Sandy Maier is no longer working for South Canterbury Finance and has been paid a confidential settlement to finish early.26 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessSFO probe will not affect deal: Natural DairyThe Serious Fraud Office's investigation into Natural Dairy will damage its reputation but not the Crafar farms deal itself, the company says.22 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessNatural Dairy bid 'still best offer', say receiversDespite the SFO now probing Natural Dairy, Crafar farm receivers say the Chinese-backed bid is still the best offer on the table.22 Oct 01:00 AM
