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
New ZealandDental practice manager caught on ACC fraudAn Auckland dental practice manager who fradulently obtained more than $150,000 from ACC was caught out by his employer.30 May 08:35 PM
BusinessSFO's crime blind spotThe Serious Fraud Office does not have the ability to proactively target serious financial crime.27 May 05:00 PM
BusinessIRD chases $367m tax debtInland Revenue has gone to the High Court seeking a judgment against John George Russell for a $367 million alleged tax debt.26 May 05:00 PM
WorldBillionaire businessman 'secretly executed'A billionaire businessman that was responsible for the biggest bank fraud Iran has ever seen has been executed, Iranian state media has said.25 May 10:05 PM
New ZealandValentines Day bigamist let off with warningA woman who committed bigamy on Valentines Day has been let off with a warning from a judge that in times past, she would have been jailed.20 May 01:41 AM
Banking and financePolice bid to seize finance director propertyPolice have made a formal bid in the High Court to seize property they allege is associated with a failed finance company director.18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIcy stares for apologiesAs a "breathtakingly arrogant" con artist was led to cells he waved to his victims and said: "Sorry everybody".16 May 05:00 PM
BusinessDeveloper named in finance caseA previously unnamed defendant in the latest failed finance company case can now be identified as a Auckland property developer.07 May 12:30 AM
BusinessLawyers targeted in scamNew Zealand lawyers are being targeted in a scam trying to get their personal information, which then could be used to steal money or infiltrate computer networks.30 Apr 10:25 PM
BusinessAccountants go after jailed bankruptThe NZ Institute of Chartered Accountants brought disciplinary proceedings against a jailed and bankrupt finance company director - who is no longer a member.27 Apr 10:25 PM
New ZealandKiwi accountant jailed for $2.2m conA New Zealand accountant who conned his wealthy London neighbours out of $2.2 million has been jailed for eight years in the UK.21 Apr 02:31 AM
BusinessBankrupt developer to spend Easter in jailA man who duped a family into buying properties will spend Easter in jail after attempt for an appeal against his sentence failed this morning.17 Apr 01:24 AM
