New Zealand'Genuinely thought he’d changed:' The lawyer, the conman and $333k in stolen legal aidLawyer Chris Tennet gave a conman a chance, but Brian Hunter hadn't really changed.11 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I make some money out of it’: Interview with a $2m money laundererA scam victim who lost $1m says: “I’ve failed as a husband to protect my wife".07 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Anxious as s***’: Businessman guilty of money laundering linked to $2m scamThe victims thought they were investing in high interest bonds but lost nearly $1m each. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldTrapped at border: Kenyans in ‘dire’ conditions after scam rescueSixty-four Kenyans are trapped at the Myanmar-Thailand border in dire conditions.03 Mar 08:54 PM
New Zealand‘I worry how vulnerable people will be’: Kiwi actor Martin Henderson on deepfake fearsThe Kiwi actor fears advances in technology will make criminals more money.02 Mar 06:30 AM
New Zealand‘I’ve lost so much’: ANZ under fire for blocking $1m fraud investigationConsumer NZ says the victim is powerless and something needs to change. 28 Feb 04:03 AM
EntertainmentUS woman pleads guilty to Graceland fraud following Lisa Marie Presley’s deathShe attempted to defraud the family out of millions of dollars - and the Memphis mansion.26 Feb 11:17 PM
New ZealandFormer Auckland Council inspector sentenced to home detention for $35k briberyA former building inspector received 11 months' home detention for bribery.24 Feb 02:08 AM
New ZealandMigrant workers in visa scam each paid $16k for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery jobs that did not existThe eight men arrived in New Zealand to find the jobs did not exist.23 Feb 03:00 AM
World‘Five Chinese bosses’: Raid busts banned gaming operation in ManilaThe site targeted victims in China and India with scams.21 Feb 02:36 AM
New Zealand‘Cease all contact’: Actor Martin Henderson on romance scam heartbreakThe Shortland Street and Grey's Anatomy actor called the romance scam sad and horrific.20 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumCurrencyMoney-laundering rule changes could land NZ on undesirable grey listCapital inflows could be at risk if anti-organised crime rule changes fail.18 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessMan falsely claimed Covid relief money - twiceThe Auckland man used the relief money for personal items and gambling.17 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandMarketplace fraudster strikes again; victims sent screenshots of fake bank paymentsThe now 20-year-old pretended to pay for a $20,000 ute and $10,000 trailer.16 Feb 08:00 PM
New ZealandListen: ‘Appalling on all levels’ – Experts slam ANZ for failing to prevent $250k scamThe victim says ANZ's failures directly contributed to her loss. 14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘We were that close’: Couple narrowly avoid $270k scam after lawyer’s email hackedThe scam involved a fake invoice from their law firm's compromised account.11 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFake kiwifruit crackdown: Zespri imposters in China get jail time, finesThe sentences were over counterfeit Zespri labels.10 Feb 09:32 PM
New Zealand‘Huge relief’: Kiwi scam victims get some of their life savings backThe victims claimed Westpac failed in its duty of care by not conducting proper checks.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Totally dropped the ball': ANZ staff helped scam victim send $250k to known 'money mule'The victim is shocked to learn the bank was on notice about the suspect account.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘He scammed me too’: CEO denies laundering $1.53m, says he was also duped'I stand to be incarcerated. Who will look after my boys?'24 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Quite unusual’: Woman’s extravagant lengths to get free rentAfter being arrested, Christine Scott carried out more offending.17 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAmerican Express to pay $410m to resolve deceptive marketing allegationsFinancial Times: US says Amex misrepresented some tax benefits, card rewards and fees.16 Jan 09:19 PM
BusinessToyota arm Hino makes deal to settle emission fraud caseThe deal is contingent on approval from a Michigan state district court judge.16 Jan 03:17 AM
New Zealand‘Constantly looking over my shoulder’: Man's relief at being caught after five years on the runThe 36-year-old, who stole $47k from businesses, was finally found after drink driving.14 Jan 07:00 AM
BusinessNZ shell company, wire transfers in massive US healthcare fraud$500 million scheme from New Jersey to New Zealand rorted cancer-testing money.10 Jan 03:31 AM
New Zealand‘Have a horrible holiday:’ Pet-sitter’s horrific message as couple watch dog die on CCTVJudith Webby has a long history of upsetting flatmates, and home- and pet-owners.21 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFears 'hordes' will turn up after home listed on booking site by scammer'I have no idea how many people booked through him.'16 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessBusinessman evades more than $1 million in tax to buy Porsche, BentleyLuxury cars were the largesse of million-dollar tax swindle.15 Dec 09:41 PM
BusinessFormer Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers jailed in AustraliaFormer Blue Chip brothel enthusiast Bryers will not be eligible for parole until 2030.15 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandAlleged fraudster arrested over $200k scam involving 18 victimsA man was arrested at a Tauranga address on Saturday.15 Dec 07:40 PM
New ZealandMan stole people's identities to hire car and equipment he never returnedOne of Bobby Moana's victims has forgiven him and wants to meet.14 Dec 11:00 PM
Crime'No remorse at all': Son speaks out against fraudster mother's schemesTre Araia claims he's also been a victim of his mother Gina Potae's dishonesty offending.14 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandHigh-stakes saga: Mother, son lose $2.2m, including a Maserati, in asset forfeitureThey were convicted under anti-money-laundering law for moving $53m for a businessman.14 Dec 01:00 AM
CrimeFake landlord with 180 convictions left young, pregnant couple homeless before ChristmasAfter losing $3600 to the rental scam, the couple had to live in emergency accommodation.05 Dec 06:46 AM
