New Zealand114 Kiwis hit in web attacksKiwis are being increasingly extorted for cash by cyber-criminals who made last year New Zealand's worst for costly "ransomware" attacks.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCyber-criminals target NZ charitiesTwo NZ charities have been hit by cyber-criminals - in one case, 50,000 attempts were made to submit a fake donation to try to test stolen credit card numbers.15 Jan 09:16 PM
BusinessSFO eyeing failed fashion firmLiquidators probing the collapse of a clothing business have complained records were destroyed.05 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeKnock-back for Ross ponzi investorsThe Commerce Minister has rejected a request from David Ross' burned investors to look into the country's claw-back regime as the first court case looms.04 Jan 10:50 PM
BusinessJudge rejects $250,000 bidAuckland businessman William Yan has been denied access to seized assets to pay private school fees for his children and to service the mortgage on his luxury apartment.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCon man 'evil incarnate'A serial fraudster who stole almost $6 million from a New Zealand family in an elaborate Facebook stock scam has been described by a judge as "evil incarnate".20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPublisher hits back at claimsAn Auckland publishing company that got $330,000 of taxpayer money is complaining it was treated unfairly after its funding was suspended.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMigrant's scam exposes passport flawHoles in NZ passport security have been exposed after an illegal immigrant paid for two false identities and the copies ended up linked to a terror plot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessNelson fraudster jailed for six yearsA Nelson fraudster who police say stole $500,000 from clients of his investment advisory business has been has been jailed for six years and nine months17 Dec 12:30 AM
Business23pc of web video ad views come from robotsComputers being remotely operated by hackers account for almost one in four views of digital video ads worldwide.12 Dec 12:30 AM
BusinessMadoff lieutenants get lenient sentencesThree of five former Bernard Madoff workers have escaped with sentences much lighter than prosecutors sought.11 Dec 02:35 AM
Small Business'Parasites on the advertising industry' - CrownThe Crown says one of the defendants in an ad scam trial was a "parasite" but the defence claims some people who bought ads from him were just "stupid".10 Dec 06:52 AM
BusinessYan seeks $5k monthly living costs from seized assetsWilliam Yan wants around $4500 to $5000 a month for living expenses paid out of his restrained assets.08 Dec 11:07 PM
BusinessWilliam Yan 'gave away' Rolls RoyceAn Auckland businessman who had $40 million of assets seized this year has told the High Court he gave away a Rolls Royce.08 Dec 04:40 AM
Small BusinessEmployee fraud and the price of trustThink your company is immune from employee fraud? Better think again, investigators tell Helen Twose.04 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financePolice target more assets of jailed finance directorPolice are targeting more assets associated with a businessman serving the longest prison sentence given to any failed finance company director.01 Dec 01:45 AM
New ZealandPolice win court clash over Yan's seized assetsThe police have won the first of many legal battles with businessman William Yan after a High Court judge ruled they are not liable for losses incurred from the seizure of his fortune.28 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBridgecorp insurance bid rejected by courtA multi-million dollar insurance claim by Bridgecorp's receivers against Lloyd's Underwriters in London has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.28 Nov 12:45 AM
New ZealandSmith fooled judge over jail tax scamThe last time convicted murderer and paedophile Phillip John Smith was in court, two years ago, he convinced a judge he would not offend again.27 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessKiwi accused fights to hold case in ChinaA Kiwi accused of embezzling US$10 million ($12.65 million) from his American employer is making another attempt to keep the case out of the New Zealand courts.27 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Collins in the clear but lack of judgment says it allJudith Collins talked of being "let down" after being cleared of allegations that she was involved in a smear campaign against Adam Feeley, the former chief executive of the Serious Fraud Office.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandMake fire 'look like a robbery'A West Auckland business owner is accused of paying someone to burn down his factory for an insurance payout of more than $1 million.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStudent cash probe expandedA probe that has already uncovered nearly $10 million in misappropriated tertiary funding is to be expanded to include a dozen suspect programmes around the country.23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Widow's son: Gun for protectionClaims by the son of Black Widow killer Helen Milner that his "old lady is paying for a hit to be put on me" have been backed by Milner's former sister-in-law.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlack Widow put a 'hit' on me - sonBlack widow Helen Milner has hired a hitman to kill her son from her jail cell, a court has heard this morning.21 Nov 09:40 PM
New ZealandKiwi fraud accused's bail bidAn alleged Kiwi fraudster, once banned from doing business in New South Wales, is making a bid for bail after more than two years in custody.21 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandSuccessful parole bid by fraudsterA recidivist fraudster who stole more than $450,000 from a top Auckland couple, using the money to fund her wedding that she then invited them to, will be released on parole.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJail for man who fleeced pensionerA West Auckland man who ripped off a pensioner for $67,000, stole his smoke alarms and was set to change his will has been jailed for more than two years.19 Nov 04:00 PM
SharesJail operator's 'darkest hour'The British outsourcing giant that operates Auckland's Mt Eden prison is facing major financial strife, with its boss warning jobs will be slashed.12 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessPolice eye fraud accused house sale proceedsPolice are eyeing money from the sale of three houses owned by a couple accused of defrauding NZX-listed Mighty River Power.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged $47m con: accused a no-showA man accused of involvement in a $47 million mortgage fraud eight years ago has finally been charged.12 Nov 04:00 PM
Small BusinessBiometrics: the future of paymentsFinger print identification, a standard feature on new iPhones will soon be common place, a visiting biometrics expert says.10 Nov 08:00 PM
