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
New ZealandWatson and Hotchin go after $7mEric Watson and Mark Hotchin are seeking $7 million plus costs from a man who criticised them after the collapse of Hanover Finance.25 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandConman's ex convictedThe former wife of a dead conman has been convicted of forging a fake dog lease in an attempt to extort $15,000 from a voluntary animal shelter.25 May 12:24 AM
New Zealand$9m fraud: Family in dockA Remuera businesswoman allegedly headed a $9.2 million mortgage fraud scheme that involved her siblings, friends and eleven Auckland properties.24 May 05:30 PM
Banking and finance$9m fraud: Seven chargedTwo women and five men have been charged this morning over an alleged mortgage fraud scheme involving over $9 million.24 May 12:15 AM
New Zealand$42,000 fine for online car scamThe director of an online car dealing company which placed thousands of bids on its own auctions didn't know the behaviour was illegal, his lawyer says.23 May 05:30 PM
