BusinessCorruption charges, millions in kickbacks: Former IT contractor pleads guiltyMillions of dollars in ill-gotten gains admitted just ahead of trial.30 Oct 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five yearsWhen struck off, a lawyer cannot hold a practising certificate or practise law in NZ.18 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessRoading contract corruption case: Subcontractor loses name suppressionParticipant in corruption scheme got 12 months home detention, Serious Fraud Office says.01 Oct 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: WFH habits hitting Wellington's economy hardOPINION: Mondays and Fridays are for WFH - working from home.21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderHit-and-run death: Advertising employer removes social media post; TV boss and mystery alias; PM's crack at 6pm newsPM: No one watches 6pm news any more; One NZ's agency move; Paul Henry on Lachlan Murdoch.19 Sep 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland crypto firm's collapse: Authorities hunt for missing CEOWhere in the world is Stephen Macaskill?11 Sep 12:00 AM
BusinessFormer IT contractor pleads guilty to paying $4.1 million in kickbacksA second defendant will go on trial in November.10 Sep 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumTelecommunicationsBusinessman convicted on two corruption charges gets bail - to AustraliaBusinessman admits giving 'gifts' to curry favour.05 Sep 11:56 PM
BusinessAuckland bribery and corruption case: Third defendant namedThe Serious Fraud Office alleges three men received about $3.5m in public funds.05 Sep 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance'You were blinded by greed' judge says of lawyer convicted of mortgage fraudFrancis Peters, one of five members of a family charged by SFO, sentenced.15 Aug 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland family in dock in $8.6m mortgage and investment fraud caseTwo Peters family members flee NZ; SFO seeks justice in fraud case.14 Aug 02:30 AM
New ZealandFounder of family violence charity who stole $44,000 denied appealBetty Sio was fined $3000 after stealing from her own charity.02 Jul 04:05 AM
Banking and financeCBL civil proceeding adjourned until 2026Ex CEO Peter Harris made a joint application to the High Court to adjourn IPO proceeding.07 Jun 02:09 AM
KahuTe Pāti Māori wants National MP referred to police - just like the ‘brown party were’Leader calls for a byelection and the establishment of an anti-corruption commission.22 May 11:41 PM
BusinessNelson property companies successfully sue former investment managerLawsuits and liquidations: Where's the former boss wanted by the Serious Fraud Office?21 May 08:42 PM
BusinessBribery and corruption allegations: Two defendants lose name suppressionDaud Suryantyo accused of abusing his position as a public official.16 May 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland bribery and corruption case: One accused still wants to keep his name secretJudge says suppression bid not good enough, but bribery accused wins last-minute reprieve.16 May 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Irregularities': NZ TV firm owes more than $20m to major bank, US TV stars - receiversThe receiver has raised alleged irregularities. The NZFC earlier sent concerns to the SFO.14 May 05:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeLamborghini-driving fraud-accused charged over $8.6m schemeSFO prosecution of Gerard Peters and others comes three years after Herald reports.30 Apr 04:57 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council inspector accused of accepting more than $58,000 worth of bribesThe man accepted cheques referring to him as 'Inspector Guy', charge sheets allege.16 Apr 05:00 PM
CrimeFrom hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prisonPolice caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.22 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandThe scammers targeting Kiwis: How do you catch an invisible criminal?Fraud is now the most common type of offence overall.14 Mar 04:02 PM
New ZealandMeet the man who gets deliberately scammed“It can go on to things like extortion, blackmail, that type of stuff.”14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$6m missing: Liquidators reveal suspicious transactions at failed Auckland crypto firmThe Serious Fraud Office is investigating.13 Mar 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance$3m not yet due to Eke Panuku for ex-council HQ The CABAllan Young says he's very comfortable with the contractual obligations.11 Mar 12:00 AM
Banking and financeSFO opens investigation into collapsed cryptocurrency platform DassetSome $6.3m is missing and liquidators can't locate the failed company's chief executive.25 Feb 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentEstate settlement for Ponzi East Wind fails to satisfy creditorsLiquidators untangling massive Ponzi settle with estate of late mastermind.14 Jan 11:00 PM
PoliticsPolitical Roundup: NZ’s 'most powerful' lawyersThe annual list of New Zealand’s most powerful law figures has just been released.28 Dec 09:50 PM
BusinessHealth board, stadiums alleged victims in bribery and corruption caseThe men have been charged with corrupt use of official information.20 Dec 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo Auckland subcontractors involved in NZ's first criminal prosecution for cartel conductThe defendants will appear in court on January 25.14 Dec 04:00 PM
CompaniesSFO to appeal findings in CBL criminal casePeter Harris and Carden Mulholland were found not guilty.20 Oct 02:31 AM
New ZealandOranga Tamariki 'fraud': Woman charged with $2 million scam back in countryNeha Sharma allegedly used forged reference letters to secure a manager's job.13 Sep 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeKiwi crypto meltdown: Liquidator says $6.3m missing, fraud cops alertedThe IRD and staff are also owned money and the Serious Fraud Office has been alerted.21 Aug 06:20 AM
New ZealandRoading subcontractor who gave bribes for work sentenced to home detentionThree others have pleaded not guilty and are due to stand trial next year.04 Aug 04:48 AM