'A tussle over a corpse': Vector's private prosecution over alleged $1m fraud
A rare private prosecution trial against a corporate is due to be held next year.
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High Court strikes out part of $278m claims against PwC
Judge says the claims can be regarded as 'frivolous, vexatious or an abuse of process'.
Man behind one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds faces decade in jail
Kelly Tonkin faces a decade in jail after admitting Penrich investment fund fraud.
170 victims: Economist pleads guilty to one of NZ's biggest investment fund frauds
Christchurch-based economist charged with one of NZ's biggest frauds is back in court.
Covid-19 benefit-fraud investigations pause sees backlog
Staff were diverted to the wage subsidy with investigations to last at least another year.
Judge rules against third CBL accused's continued anonymity
Businessman fears he would die from a stroke if his name was published in SFO case.
'Pure and utter greed': Elderly woman loses house to daughter
Woman's daughter allegedly tricked her into signing away her ownership of the property.
$2m swindle: Identity revealed of fraudster who took 47 overseas trips
Sharon Margaret Bradley failed in her bid to keep her name permanently secret.
Former trustee who drained fund from $1m to $13.41 shows first sign of repentance
Stephen Henare and his sister virtually bled a trust helping underprivileged people dry.
Lawyers argue convicted fraudster's KiwiSaver funds should be seized
Former Ministry of Transport senior manager stole $750,000 from the organisation.
'Outrageous': Bank freezes pensioner's accounts, locked-out daughter fumes
'I am her biological daughter. There's no fraud.'
Third CBL defendant fights for continued secrecy
The man is the third to face criminal proceedings after the NZX-listed firm CBL folded.
Labour Party donation case: Accused six appear in court
Six people face a total of 12 charges over a donation made to the Labour Party in 2017.
Jailed financial adviser's lavish life roused suspicion
The Serious Fraud Office has revealed for the first time how the fraudster was caught.
Inside Story: Political parties under a cloud of criminal cases
Ardern says "let's look at the law" but is it our political parties which need looking at?
Cancer conwoman's home raided over unpaid fines
Belle Gibson claimed to have brain cancer that was cured through diet and healthy living.
$15m fraudster's wife speaks: I've lost everything too
Svetlana Spectra says finding out about her husband's thefts 'almost killed me'.
Former employee of Scots College accused of fraud facing new charges
Former employee of Wellington's Scots College, Andi Ross, is facing new charges.
SFO probe launched after pensioner found she didn't own her home
SFO investigators searched several properties associated with the probe last week.
Duo admit defrauding wealthy overseas investor in multimillion-dollar scam
Judge says "five species of fraud" used to con investor into parting with $6 million.
SFO charges an indictment on political parties, not the system
ANALYSIS: Calls for another look at the rules for party political donations are a cop-out.
Labour Party donations case: Solicitor and public servant among the accused
The group allegedly created an illusion of five donations to hide true donor's identity.
SFO charges six people in Labour Party donations case
None of the defendants are sitting MPs or are current or former officials of the party.
Third accused in CBL fraud case has separate trial ordered
Former executives Peter Harris and Carden Mulholland were charged in late 2019.
Shares trader behind $10m Ponzi scheme loses final appeal bid
Steven Robertson stole millions from his clients to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Businessman who bribed public officials forfeits $3.5m, gets houses and vintage car back
Stephen Borlase bribed Auckland Transport and Rodney District Council officials for deals.
Fraudster who blamed underworld upbringing loses appeal
Eddie Quirke says he grew up idolising criminal father.
On the run for four decades: A regional breakdown of elusive fugitives
Police release details to the Herald on the country's most-wanted alleged offenders.
Dead husband's account used in $300,000 fraud
Judge says former health cover consultant avoided prison by a "relatively fine margin".
Identity theft costs woman chance of buying home - but she wins payout
Settlement falls far short of the financial damage suffered.
Kiwi 'property developer' cleared of murder: Criminal past revealed
The New Zealander has a lengthy criminal history that spans the globe.
Spike in Easter online incidents: Kiwis warned to be vigilant
There were 160 scam reports made Netsafe during Easter in 2017 and 736 in 2020.
'A convoluted nightmare': The pensioner who discovered she didn't own her home
Alleged investment scheme that's seen family homes up for mortgagee sale referred to SFO.
Scammed: Couple rattled after losing $8k to fraudster
Māngere couple receives the shock of their life after realising they have been scammed.