Banking and financeBridgecorp insurance bid rejected by courtA multi-million dollar insurance claim by Bridgecorp's receivers against Lloyd's Underwriters in London has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.28 Nov 12:45 AM
Business'Predatory' lawyer jailed for $2.8m fraudA "predatory" Dunedin lawyer who stole $2.8 million from 32 clients over 21 years in one of the longest-running frauds in NZ history has today been jailed for more than eight years.26 Nov 02:42 AM
New ZealandThieves target hallucinogenic cactiDunedin Botanic Garden staff are on high alert following a break-in by someone they believe was looking for hallucinogenic drug-producing cacti.25 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandGran, 90, takes on bag thiefDripping blood on to the road, Alice Wylie chased man who violently tore away her handbag. "I have seen a lot of things, but I have never seen evil before."19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer struck off for theft convictionA former Auckland lawyer has been struck off after being convicted of theft, the Law Society says.14 Nov 02:39 AM
New ZealandHero mum's second chanceThe hero mum-of-six who suffered serious head injuries as she came to the aid of a shopper being mugged says she has been given a second chance at life.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt dealer posed as top artist, court hearsThey say life imitates art. But sometimes, it appears, it imitates artists.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy, 12, taunted from stolen laptop"Low-life" thieves stole a family's courtesy car then logged into a 12-year-old boy's Facebook page and taunted him, saying "Catch me if you can I'm the ginger bread man".21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDunedin musician robbed of valuable instrumentsDunedin musician Mike Moroney was "a little bit dumbstruck" when he arrived home on Wednesday evening to find that burglars had stolen seven of his stringed musical instruments.16 Oct 10:12 PM
BusinessBroker jailed for fraudA now-bankrupt insurance broker who shared a kickback with a senior Bunnings manager in order to keep the store's business has been jailed for four years.15 Oct 10:30 PM
BusinessStruck-off lawyer's $2.8m Ponzi schemeA Dunedin lawyer has today admitted being behind a Ponzi scheme where he stole $2.8 million from clients over 21 years.06 Oct 03:47 AM
New ZealandMan's $106K casino spreeWhat would you do if more than $100,000 suddenly appeared in your bank account? An Auckland man appeared in court yesterday over his ill-fated decision.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandIntruder found standing over baby's cotA terrified Auckland mother was bashed in the head after confronting an intruder she found standing over her baby's cot on Father's Day, police say.23 Sep 04:48 AM
New ZealandElderly victims terrified after theftsAn elderly couple are "terrified" to be in their own home after thieves followed them from a supermarket and broke in while they slept to steal their Eftpos card.20 Sep 01:54 AM
BusinessInsurance boss shared kickbacksAn insurance broker who shared a kickback with a senior manager at Bunnings Warehouse in order to keep the hardware chain's business has today been found guilty.11 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandRare car stolen in WhangareiA rare Nissan Skyline racing car, valued at $60,000, has been stolen from a rural property in Whangarei.07 Sep 08:50 PM
New ZealandPair accused of swindling health boardA senior manager at the Auckland District Health Board and a security guard allegedly stole nearly $385,000 of taxpayers' money.05 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessThieving lawyer jailed 2.5 yearsAn Auckland lawyer who admitted stealing almost $300k from three clients has been jailed for two and a half years today.05 Sep 01:41 AM
New ZealandHas alleged passport fraudster left NZ?An illegal immigrant who gained New Zealand residency with a false Australian passport - and was charged with holding three other false passports - is on the run.04 Sep 11:20 PM
EntertainmentCameron Diaz slams iCloud hack as 'major violation'Hollywood actress Cameron Diaz, who is currently promoting a new film about a homemade sex tape going public, has called the leak of nude and explicit images of dozens of female celebrities 'a major violation'.04 Sep 01:30 AM
New ZealandMachete terror allegedA terrified bank worker allegedly had a machete held to the throat during an armed hold-up this week.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo clue to MP's office thiefPolice have confirmed investigating the burglary of Rodney MP Mark Mitchell's office.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHospital gear goes walkingIncubators, beds and $25,000 worth of laundry are among items missing from district health boards in the past year.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKids at risk from concealed shotgun in carChildren may have been put at risk when they were transported in a car with a sawn-off shotgun concealed under a mat, police say.22 Aug 07:15 AM
