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Key orders investigation into SIS vetting after CV claims
John Key has ordered an inquiry into how former top defence scientist Stephen Wilce was given top security clearance by the SIS.
Bank executive sacked after accounts raided
A senior staff member at a Whangarei bank has been sacked for fraud involving thousands of dollars.
70pc of NZ adults hit by online crime
Seventy per cent of NZ adults have been the victim of online crimes ranging from identity theft to having their computer infected with a virus.
$1.4m bank fraud accused named
The identity of a woman at the centre of an alleged $1.4 million Waikato bank fraud has been revealed.
SFO's Hubbard decision near
The Serious Fraud Office is due this week to outline its next move in its investigation of Allan Hubbard.
Medals thief linked to Marie Jamieson killer
The convicted Waiouru medals thief sentenced to six years in prison today has links to Joseph Reekers, the killer of hairdresser Marie Jamieson.
Second medals thief named
The second professional burglar who stole the Waiouru medals has been given a six year jail term for the brazen heist.
McClay offers no apologies for charity double dip
Disgraced former Govt minister Roger McClay has yet to apologise to the two cash-strapped charities he rorted in a $25,000 fraud.
Immigration investigates 34 staff for misconduct
Thirty-four Immigration NZ staff are being investigated for misconduct, including alleged corruption.
Five Star Finance directors charged
The Serious Fraud Office has laid more than 100 charges against four former directors of failed lender Five Star Finance, carrying a maximum penalty of seven years apiece.