New ZealandGuilty verdict in Maori trust fraud trialThe former chief executive of a Maori trust has been found guilty of dishonestly using the organisation's credit card to obtain about $15,000.22 Jul 07:28 AM
BusinessSpotlight on highly-leveraged bets in OzWhen two men in their 20s were recently charged in possibly Australia's biggest insider trading case, the headlines were all about the A$7 million score.11 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman wins $1.3m claim against jailed sisterThe sister of a woman jailed for fraud has won a $1.3 million damages claim against her sibling and brother-in-law in the High Court.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMaori trust kept alleged fraud 'inhouse'A Maori trust initially dealt in-house with its CEO's irregular spending of about $22,000, rather than prosecute.08 Jul 06:18 AM
LifestyleMan stung by Trade Me rip-offIn May 2012, meatworker Graham Barker bought an iPhone for $1,110. It never arrived. Two years later, Barker is still smarting about being scammed.05 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionGreg Ansley: Australia aghast at way Harris preyed on youngFor once, Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke for all Australians.02 Jul 09:30 PM
Freight and logisticsSub seller charged with $22m scamA young entrepreneur behind a business selling submarines has been charged over an attempted $22 million insurance scam.02 Jul 07:07 AM
New ZealandEx-mayor baffled over SFO probeFormer Far North Mayor Wayne Brown is confident a Serious Fraud Office investigation of the district council will not turn up any evidence of impropriety against him.01 Jul 10:31 PM
Banking and financeFrance's BNP Paribas to pay $10b for money launderingFrance's BNP Paribas has pleaded guilty to concealing billions of dollars in transactions for clients in Sudan, Iran and Cuba in violation of US sanctions.01 Jul 02:15 AM
OpinionInside Money: Why consumers rip off insurersWhile it's hard to summon up much sympathy for insurance companies, they also have a few justifiable complaints to make against their customers, writes David Chaplin.30 Jun 09:30 PM
Banking and financeC+M investors to finally get payoutCapital + Merchant Finance's out-of-pocket investors finally have some good news seven years after its collapse with an $18.5 million settlement announced today.26 Jun 02:50 AM
New ZealandGovt unveils new anti-corruption law changesJustice Minister Judith Collins has unveiled a range of law changes to crack down on corruption, organised crime and bribery in New Zealand.25 Jun 06:33 AM
BusinessFraudster loses appeal over sentenceJailed fraudster David Ross must serve at least 5 years 5 months in prison after he lost an appeal against his minimum non-parole term today.25 Jun 05:36 AM
BusinessHow to fake a pricey bottle of wineA recent spate of counterfeit wine busts has shone a spotlight on how pervasive the problem of wine forgery might be.23 Jun 04:30 AM
WorldMan accused of trafficking Australian women goes on trialA Jamaican man accused of being a violent pimp who forced women into prostitution in Australia will face trial in a Miami, Florida, court.15 Jun 09:05 PM
BusinessWoman jailed after spending over $1m of sister's moneyA woman who spent more than $1 million of her sister's money and used her Pauanui bach to get banks loans has been jailed for four years and three months.13 Jun 02:42 AM
New ZealandHome detention prostitute loses appealOne of New Zealand's most notorious female fraudsters has lost an appeal against her jail term for working as a prostitute while on home detention.11 Jun 12:08 AM
BusinessVictim outrage over David Ross appealThe length of David Ross' minimum non-parole period is "crushing" says his lawyer, who applied to the Court of Appeal for it to be reduced.10 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The impact of John Banks on the election campaignJohn Banks has announced his resignation. But can this final act, for Act, stop him - or at least his legacy - from playing a key role in the election campaign?09 Jun 02:59 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Conviction delay blindsided Act MPAll weekend, Act supporters and friends of the Act Epsom MP were saying John Banks would "do the right thing", writes Audrey Young.08 Jun 07:30 PM
New ZealandJohn Banks to resignJohn Banks has confirmed he will resign from Parliament from this Friday.08 Jun 05:33 AM
New ZealandCalls for resignationAct party leader Jamie Whyte has told disgraced Act MP John Banks to consider resigning before he is sentenced in August.07 Jun 01:44 AM
New ZealandCouple wanted by policeA New Zealander who was once hired to be Hollywood star Russel Crowe’s helicopter pilot — but was later found to be without a licence — is on the run from police.07 Jun 12:20 AM
New ZealandJohn Banks should keep seat: PrebbleAct campaign manager says quitting before verdict could damage party brand.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$300k lost after dad's email hackedAn Auckland doctor lost $300,000 after a Nigeria-based fraudster hacked into his father's email account and, posing as the father, asked for the transfer of family money.04 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessFraudsters posing as Facebook friendsKiwis are being urged to think twice before clicking on a Facebook friend's new video, as fraudsters increasingly target victims over social media.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman, 24, accused of misusing EQC vehiclesA 24-year-old Christchurch woman is facing criminal charges in relation to the misuse of vehicles belonging to the Earthquake Commission.02 Jun 12:45 AM
World'Witch doctor' faces jailA "witch doctor" who conned vulnerable people into giving her £1m to pay for spiritual cures for their serious health problems is facing a substantial jail term.31 May 01:57 AM
