New ZealandMinister seeks answers over identity theftInternal Affairs Minister and Napier MP Chris Tremain has requested a report into how a British killer managed to obtain a New Zealand passport issued in the name of a severely brain-damaged Hastings man.10 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandJobs to go at Immigration as part of restructuring sweepA management restructure at Immigration New Zealand will result in 50 branch and regional managerial positions being disestablished.09 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice probing killer's Kiwi linksA convicted killer who stole the identity of a brain-damaged man appeared in an Australian court several times before police realised who he really was.07 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiller stole Kiwi identityA British man, who escaped UK jail after stabbing his aunt 70 times, has been living in NZ, where he stole a disabled man's identity06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWidow scam ruined holidayA widow broke down as she told a court that her first holiday without her husband of 40 years was ruined by an internet scam.05 Jul 05:30 PM
BusinessFraud charge dismissal requestA former North Island mayor has applied for the High Court to dismiss some of the charges he is facing in a Serious Fraud Office case.03 Jul 09:45 PM
Banking and finance'Sorry' BNZ repays $4mThe Bank of New Zealand has refunded $4 million to 90,000 customers.02 Jul 05:30 PM
WorldVatican official in $33m fraud caseA Vatican official already under investigation in a purported money-laundering plot involving the Vatican bank was arrested yesterday in a separate operation.28 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessFive Star's founder admits guiltMore than half a decade after authorities began probing the failed Five Star Group, founder Neill Williams has pleaded guilty to the last of the charges he faced.27 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeDominion Finance trio plead guiltyThe last men standing from Dominion Finance have now pleaded guilty but could still face further court action if authorities continue with their civil case against the firm's directors and seek penalties of up to $500,000 from each of them.26 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeDominion Finance trio plead guiltyDominion Finance and North South Finance directors Rick Bettle and Vance Arkinstall have pleaded guilty to five Securities Act charges in the High Court.25 Jun 10:40 PM
Banking and financeFive Star loans laundered, court toldThe elderly accountant - who has been declared bankrupt twice since age 60 - was sentenced to three years, seven months in jail earlier this year.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandJailed clerk: 'I was sick of being poor'An accounts clerk took advantage of her boss' wife's cancer when she stole more than $370,000 and spent it all on holidays in Australia, a court has been told.20 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDCompaniesBettle quits Diligent board as Dominion Finance trial loomsRick Bettle has resigned from the board of Diligent Board Member Services, as the trial for his role at failed lender Dominion Finance looms.19 Jun 11:30 PM
BusinessTaupo Mayor baffled by SFO probeTaupo Mayor Rick Cooper says he's shattered by news the Taupo District Council is being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office.18 Jun 02:35 AM
New ZealandFraudster decides against appealConvicted fraudster Tracy Hibberd will not appeal her conviction or sentence. Hibberd, 35, is serving an eight-month home-detention sentence for faking her early childhood teaching diploma.15 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandScammer clones profileImposters are cloning New Zealanders' Facebook profiles and winning over their friends before trying to con them out of money.15 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessChinese firm in secret payoutsA Chinese exporter made secret payments to managers of a New Zealand dairy-processing company that ordered products from the foreign firm, according to court documents.14 Jun 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Light at end of tunnel' for SwannConvicted $17 million fraudster Michael Swann was told at a parole hearing yesterday "there was light at the end of the tunnel".13 Jun 08:55 PM
New ZealandStricken investors relieved at Ross arrestDavid Ross' out-of-pocket investors expressed relief when the alleged Ponzi-schemer was arrested and charged yesterday, but he was bailed back to his luxury home.13 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLombard case going to Supreme CourtThe former Lombard directors, including Sir Douglas Graham, are heading to the Supreme Court over their convictions for making false statements in a prospectus.10 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandScam Watch - June 9An email has been doing the rounds with a PDF claiming to be from the United States Lottery Board, in conjunction with President Barack Obama's campaign team, telling people they have won US$920,000.08 Jun 05:30 PM
BDBDBanking and financeBelgrave Finance director gets four years jailBelgrave Finance director Stephen Smith has been sentenced to four years in jail.06 Jun 11:20 PM
New ZealandCyber fraudsters target lovestruck KiwiCyber fraudsters sent a fake death certificate to try to dupe a lovestruck Kiwi woman into sending money overseas01 Jun 01:53 AM
Media and marketingMedia agency owner charged with fraudThe former director and owner of an Auckland media agency is facing 23 deception and dishonesty charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office.29 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandScam Watch - May 26The Department of Internal Affairs has only had one new email scam reported this week, from "Peter Stevenson".25 May 05:30 PM
