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State tenant 'owned two properties'
A man is facing allegations he lived off the taxpayer in state housing while he was a landlord owning two properties.
Hotel bans socialite for acting like 'country bumpkin'
One of Auckland's poshest hotels has turfed out a high-profile socialite, saying her erratic behaviour has scared guests and staff.
Fake-death husband wins early release
The early release from prison for a man who faked his own death has upset former friends and the family he abandoned.
Doctor's future in doubt over diet pill fraud case
An emergency department doctor has been charged with forging prescriptions for weight-loss pills to keep her awake while working long hours.
LWR complaint referred to SFO
The receiver of clothing manufacturer Lane Walker Rudkin Industries has referred a matter to the Serious Fraud Office.
Insurance plan to fight rise in identity theft
New Zealanders can now insure their most personal asset in the country's first identity theft insurance scheme.
Banks chase man accused of $1.8m rip-off
A high-profile criminal is accused of master-minding mortgage frauds described as NZ's most complicated, costly and cunning.
Collectors hunt $100k owed by restaurant
An Auckland restaurant owner is under investigation for nearly $100,000 in unpaid bills and has a senior gang member as a minder.
The great Madoff sell-off
Bernard Madoff's lavish Florida getaway and all its contents are going under the hammer.
Bank: Staffer took cash for $3.5m home
A former ASB investment adviser was involved in a $3.5 million luxury property buy-up before he was fired.
I was taken for a ride: Lomu
Jonah Lomu says he was duped by a dubious business proposal.