New ZealandVictims who lost $1.25m to scammers via alleged 'mule' believe ASB should accept liability"Some kind of red flag should have been raised."07 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCryptoCryptopia liquidators win right to sell another $5m worth of bitcoinFourth time at the well. Is there an end in sight?06 Sep 04:12 AM
New ZealandMore immigration visa scam victims found, fears for migrant workers' accommodationA further 29 victims have been identified now, bringing the total to 144.06 Sep 02:53 AM
New Zealand'Fueled by greed': Disgraced realtor granted parole from prison“My moral compass went off track and led me to where I am today.”06 Sep 02:23 AM
New ZealandMore migrant work visa scam victims identified144 migrants have been found living in cramped and unsafe conditions across Auckland.05 Sep 11:57 PM
New ZealandJudge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRDThe terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.05 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandInfamous Kiwi conman claims he's coming home, two years after fleeing NZThe man with dozens of names fled New Zealand two years ago.04 Sep 08:38 PM
New ZealandAdvance NZ candidate Billy Te Kahika faces electoral fraud charges over $15k donationBilly Te Kahika wrongly obtained $15k and then failed to declare it, court hears.04 Sep 04:51 AM
New Zealand$42m in suspicious transactions: Tinder 'swindler' scam set to reach NZ's High CourtThe account owner says he was not involved in any scam and claims ownership of the funds.02 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandInfamous NZ conman spotted in Spain posing as wealthy aristocratThe man with dozens of names fled New Zealand two years ago.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Recipe for disaster': Migrants with suspicious visas told not to travel to NZTen workers have been turned away from the border over the past two weeks.29 Aug 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeATM skimmers clean out woman's bank accountAn unexpected evening phone call and bank account shock as skimmers strike.29 Aug 04:10 AM
New ZealandArchitectural designer struck off building register for two yearsThe architectural designer was stuck off the Licensed Building Practitioners' register.28 Aug 09:55 PM
New Zealand'Highly p***ed off': Mule used ANZ account to steal money from up to 9 victims'Our NZ banking system is grossly inadequate.'24 Aug 06:46 AM
World86-year-old man convicted after assuming dead brother’s identity decades agoThe 86-year-old was finally caught by facial recognition technology.23 Aug 05:45 AM
New ZealandMan charged for alleged role as money mule in scamsThe accused man will appear in court on Tuesday.21 Aug 07:52 AM
New ZealandPay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interestWoman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.21 Aug 06:26 AM
New Zealand'I was young': Realtor created fake valuation for house he won at auctionNick Hoogwerf used the letterhead of a real company, but the valuation was false.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s nameThe offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.18 Aug 02:37 AM
New ZealandTinder ‘swindler’ scam: Parliament briefing calls for banks’ processes to be strengthenedThe briefing was prompted by revelations of a sophisticated Tinder ‘swindler’ scam.17 Aug 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeDasset's crypto meltdown: Should regulators have stepped in months ago?Liquidators appointed but it's far from clear if customers will regain access to funds.16 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandScam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'14 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandScams on the rise: Why police need to rethink their approach to cyber fraudAn expert warns about increasing AI-driven scams and the lack of police action on fraud.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Terrible people': Scammers steal $350k from mum as hubby fights for life in hospital"That money was an inheritance ... and I’ve gone and f***ed it up."09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan at helm of Covid response team arrested at airport, accused of dishonestly obtaining $1.4mThe man allegedly bought a house, multiple vehicles and went travelling with the money.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhishing scammer fleeces construction boss - while serving home detention for similar offendingHe used a sim-swapping scheme and phishing email to get the man's banking information.07 Aug 07:00 AM
CrimeCar dealer who helped ex-Mai FM host launder Comancheros drug money fights prison termThe car dealer's lawyer said he was not aware he was helping the Comancheros.07 Aug 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJarrod Gilbert: Why fraud is the crime of the futureOPINION: Jarrod Gilbert on the rising threat of fraud.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoading subcontractor who gave bribes for work sentenced to home detentionThree others have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial next year.04 Aug 04:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland money laundering: Husband of Newmarket ‘money lady’ gets discharge without conviction'This man shouldn’t be blighted with a conviction,' his lawyer argued.03 Aug 03:47 AM
New ZealandSex blackmailer abused prison officer and will remain behind barsAndy Junior Halliday was involved with a plot to extract money on promises of sex.31 Jul 07:11 PM
New Zealand'Heartless': Bank refuses refunds for scam victims who lost $430k"NZers are soft targets because we don’t have the security in place. It’s bananas."31 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInternational manhunt for Tinder 'swindler' linked to $42m in ‘suspicious transactions'The man, who can be revealed as a 35-year-old, has left New Zealand.29 Jul 06:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Soul Bar long lunch': Leaked documents reveal ructions at elite tennis clubInside a year of accusation and recrimination in the leafy suburbs.28 Jul 05:00 PM
