PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Irregularities': NZ TV firm owes more than $20m to major bank, US TV stars - receiversThe receiver has raised alleged irregularities. The NZFC earlier sent concerns to the SFO.14 May 05:20 PM
New ZealandNZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scamThe victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.13 May 08:37 AM
New ZealandMore than 1.3 million cigarettes seized in Auckland, five people arrestedThe five defendants face a range of charges.13 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandGuilty verdict: Fall from grace for talented local sportswoman and former physioThe former Whangārei physiotherapist stood trial for theft and defrauding a sports store.13 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Money mule’ stole $23,000 from woman’s account - heads to casinoMackara Patrick Chourb told police he didn't realise he'd taken so much money out.11 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandEngineer jailed over fraud linked to almost 1000 propertiesIt's been described as possibly the biggest-ever building industry scam in New Zealand.10 May 04:14 AM
CompaniesFTX will return money to most customers after catastrophic crypto collapseFTX says nearly all of customers will receive money owed.08 May 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTax evader mum's reparation will take 161 years to pay offIt'll take a while for cafe mum's reparation order to make up for payroll, GST scam.08 May 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS securities regulator shuts down Trump Media auditor over alleged fraudSEC alleges BF Borgers ran ‘sham audit mill’ whose work affects more than 1500 corporates.05 May 05:39 AM
New ZealandKiwibank manager helped customer send $300k to scammers months after FMA warning“I’m on anti-anxiety medication. I can’t work. What have I got to look forward to?"28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for role in $6m property scam to be deportedThe elaborate scam involved forged documents, phoney invoices and took years to pull off.27 Apr 02:57 AM
New ZealandMillion dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland muleThe pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Who did my sister marry?': The extraordinary life of a Kiwi who was accused of killing his wifeAlex Lang, also known as Donald McPherson, also featured in a $35m bank swindle.17 Apr 02:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council inspector accused of accepting more than $58,000 worth of bribesThe man accepted cheques referring to him as 'Inspector Guy', charge sheets allege.16 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldTrump hush money trial begins: What you need to knowIt's a historic first for a former US President to face a criminal trial.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow a fraudster broke into bank accounts with simple mobile phone ployCasey Smith stole $50,000 after getting a new SIM card for the victim’s phone number.15 Apr 08:00 AM
New ZealandFaces of the victims: The 25 scam casualties who lost $6.7 million to fraudMeet the victims who bravely told their stories about being scammed.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsNZ Post text message phishing scam widespreadScam has familiar strategy, but new tactics.12 Apr 02:40 AM
WorldProperty billionaire sentenced to death in VietnamReal estate tycoon sentenced to death in the biggest fraud case yet in Vietnam.11 Apr 09:15 PM
New Zealand'Hacker' stole intimate photos, blackmailed victims with the threat of sharing them publiclyMaharaj told a victim she looked 'hot' in photos, and he wanted to see her in person.11 Apr 07:00 AM
BusinessFormer Trump executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jailCases highlighted executive’s unflinching loyalty to Donald Trump.10 Apr 10:58 PM
New ZealandFormer sports director stole $180k worth of sports grantsMark Cini created 26 false documents and transferred the money into his account.09 Apr 01:16 AM
New Zealand'Failing consumers': Banks reviewing fraud rules after threat of Govt regulation'Banks are paying lip service to this at the moment but I don’t see any action.'04 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastated': Officer loses $250k to scammers, ASB manager helped victim send money to thievesThree victims lost $550k through an ANZ 'money mule' account.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatchdog refuses compo for $100,000 scam victim, says banks can't be compelled to check for fraudThe watchdog says banks can't be forced to monitor for references to known scams.31 Mar 02:52 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: NZ First celebrates 'victory' over the Serious Fraud OfficeNZ's biggest political donations scandal is finally at an end.28 Mar 02:33 AM
New ZealandPeters demands apology after SFO appeal against NZ First Foundation dismissedThe two accused men have continued name suppression.26 Mar 02:11 AM
WorldWoman swindles more than $1m in scam - spends $180k on Candy CrushA woman swindled more than $1m in an elaborate payroll scam.25 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldHypnotist uses 'insidious tactics' to steal and sell women’s nude photosPolice believe he exploited skills from his stage show as part of his crimes.24 Mar 10:21 PM
New Zealand'Ruined my life': Luxury yacht skipper loses $400k in scam, faces accused 'mule' in courtHe thought he was investing $400k in a HSBC term deposit. But it was all a scam.24 Mar 06:32 AM
TalanoaFormer Cook Islands deputy PM jailed for fraudRobert Tapaitau was sentenced along with two other former administration officials.24 Mar 03:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSasha BorissenkoSasha Borissenko: A cautionary tale in online scams from their latest victimOPINION: Scam victim reimbursement scheme can’t come fast enough.24 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandNZ First candidate loses $200k in scam, slams 'inept' banking regulationsKiwibank refused to divulge account details to the victim, suggesting he contact the SFO.22 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldWoman's kidnapping story grips the US - until police brand it a hoaxShe was ordered to pay more than US$17,000 restitution.22 Mar 01:44 AM
