New ZealandDisgraced Bridgecorp head paid $1.2m to blonde modelA blonde model was having a relationship with disgraced Bridgecorp boss Rod Petricevic when he allegedly signed off more than $1 million in "dishonest" payments to her, according to investigators.22 May 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Bryers a tall poppy? Venus fly trap is more like it...21 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Not asking for forgiveness' - Bryers apologises to investorsBlue Chip founder Mark Bryers has apologised to investors who struggle to make ends meet while he continues to be paid up to $12,000 a month.21 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandMigrants gaining residency via scamImmigrants are making agreements with employers to pay their own taxes and wages in a scam now being investigated by officials.21 May 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Unconscionable' for escort to have kept stolen money - ASBThe ASB is suing an escort to recover some of the $17.8 million stolen by fraudster Stephen Versalko over nine years.21 May 04:00 PM
Business'I am not asking for forgiveness' - Bryers says he's sorryBlue Chip co-founder Mark Bryers has apologised to investors, many of whom lost large sums when the group was put into liquidation.21 May 08:01 AM
BusinessBlue Chip investors upset with '75 hours'No one got what they wanted yesterday - not Mark Bryers or 30-odd investors who spilled out of courtroom 11.20 May 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBlue Chip boss sentenced - but avoids jailMark Bryers pleaded guilty to 34 charges relating to book-keeping and record-keeping failures, as well as failing to attend a creditors' meeting.20 May 06:22 AM
OpinionWhat do you think of Mark Bryers' sentence?Failed finance company Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers sentenced to 75 hours' community work and a fine of $37,490, plus court costs.20 May 04:41 AM
New ZealandFake landlords trick renters in flat fraudAuckland police are asking for help from the public to identify a man allegedly involved in a property fraud ring.20 May 12:30 AM
New Zealand$1.2m Bridgecorp 'sham' claimThe SFO has accused Bridgecorp director Rod Petricevic of making fraudulent payments totalling more than $1 million to a "sham" business run by a personal acquaintance.19 May 04:00 PM
CrimeSFO reveals Bridgecorp chargesRod Petricevic is to face charges relating to the fraudulent acquisition of a $1.8 million luxury boat and another matter, the SFO said today.19 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandVersalko's $18m fraud revealed in a dayStephen Versalko duped ASB Bank customers into parting with $18mby writing dodgy statements that didn't even carry the bank's logo.15 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandMaori TV fraudster: It's Kiwi injusticeThe man who faked his CV to become the first boss of Maori TV says his sentence was harsh compared with what has since happened to a public servant who falsified her CV. 06 May 04:00 PM
