Rod Petricevic is now the only failed finance company boss still in jail, despite him receiving a lighter sentence.

The civil case against disgraced Auckland businessman Alex Swney was called for the first time at the High Court this morning.

A former border control officer and his associate have been charged with corruption and bribery.

Two finance company directors - sentenced to some of the longest prison terms for their offending - have been given parole.

An illegal immigrant who paid a NZ couple $8000 for their identities to get false passports has been deported.

Two people have been found guilty of orchestrating an advertising scam worth more than $100,000.

The trial of former New Zealand Wine Company chief executive Peter Scutts over allegations of kickbacks continues today in the High Court at Auckland.

Police urged people who receive phone calls about receiving a tax rebate after donating to a charity in India to hang up and contact their local police station.

Auckland businessman Alex Swney will have to wait to find out how long he will spend in jail.

Auckland businessman Alex Swney's actions have reflected poorly on the country, the Serious Fraud Office says.

John Banks wants the Court of Appeal to reverse its decision to order a retrial on his false electoral return charge following the discovery of evidence which the Crown failed to disclose before the appeal hearing.

An "inveterate fraudster" who scammed more than $200,000, including from a top judge, conned bank call centre staff into giving him access to internet bank accounts.

Auckland Council is praising the swift reporting of its staff for allowing an attempted bribery case to reach the courts.

Liquidators of the Ross Asset Management group of companies, found to be a ponzi scheme, are looking to claw back $954,000 one investor withdrew.

Sonny Bill Williams is the latest celebrity targeted in an online marketing scam selling dubious fitness supplements via a bogus men's magazine website.

A woman described as a trusted employee spent $312,000 of company money on her wedding, home renovations, school fees and debt.

Half of all inspections of pubs and clubs with pokie machines identify breaches or non-compliance with the law.

A dispute has again thrown up complaints that misused shell companies.

A serial fraudster has scammed one of the country's top judges out of more than $40,000.

Kiwi fugitive Paul Bennett has appeared in a Sydney court today and entered no plea after 10 months on the run ended in Australia last night.

The victim of an alleged sexual assault by fugitive Paul Bennett has spoken of her relief at hearing he was in police custody after 10 months on the run.

A legal battle with former chief executive Alex Swney has led Heart of the City to pull funding from cash-strapped projects.

The receivers of Belgrave Finance are trying to bankrupt the terminally ill property developer who controlled the company, despite doubts it'll yield money.

The boss of a local fund manager has welcomed efforts by the country's financial regulator to crack down on market manipulation.

Internet banking customers using a popular online payment system are being warned by banks that they might not be covered if fraud occurs.