Fraud
Kiwi firm helps bust fake food ring
As food counterfeiters step up their game around the world, NZ company Trust Codes helps brands protect their reputation. Trust Code's CEO Paul Ryan says the technology produced by his company has… Audio
Money with Mary Holm: How to avoid being defrauded
Mary Holm discusses New Zealanders' susceptibility to fraud. Audio
Fiji passport fraud case further probed
Fiji authorities are continuing to investigate a complaint into an alleged attempt to defraud the immigration department.
Terminally ill fraudster's partner pleads with parole board
The partner of a convicted fraudster given just months to live is pleading to the parole board not to return her to prison. Video, Audio
Appeal over Rugby World Cup ticket fraud dismissed
An appeal by two taxi drivers found guilty of a Rugby World Cup ticket scam worth more than $500,000 has been dismissed.
Immigration Minister says agent's licence could be revoked
The Immigration Minister says an Indian agent accused of fraud could have his licence revoked if he is found to be acting illegally. Audio
Immigration advisor given licence despite track record
An Indian immigration advisor was granted a license by the New Zealand Immigration Advisers Authority, despite having been named as a document fraudster. The authority's registrar Catherine Albiston… Video, Audio
Indian education fraudster given license as education agent.
An Indian education agent who was placed on fraud blacklist was still granted a license by immigration authorities. RNZ's Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Sir Ngatata Love found guilty of fraud against iwi organisation
Prominent Maori leader Sir Ngatata Love has been found guilty of defrauding his fellow trustees in the Wellington Tenths Trust. Audio
Sir Ngatata ill again during fraud trial
Prominent Māori leader Sir Ngatata Love has become ill again while giving evidence during his trial for fraud.
Woman admits 284 visa fraud charges involving Filipino dairy workers
A woman facing multiple charges of visa fraud involving Filipino dairy workers has pleaded guilty in the Hamilton District Court today.
SFO witnesses give evidence in Ngatata Love's trial
A Serious Fraud Office investigator has told the High Court in Wellington about searches done at the property of prominent Maori leader, Sir Ngatata Love and elsewhere. Audio
Prominent Maori leader on trial for fraud
Maori leader Sir Ngatata Love corruptly sold his influence as a trust chairman to fraudulently receive $1.8m, a court has been told. Audio
Retired school administrator jailed for fraud
A retired school administrator has been sentenced to two years and three months' jail for stealing 375-thousand dollars from a Wellington high school. Audio
Repeat fraudster jailed for third time
Yvonne Cash, a woman who fraudulently offered investment opportunities to small businesses, was today jailed for the third time for 13 months in prison. Audio
What do schools need to do to protect against fraud?
The School Executive Officers Association says it's vitally important that schools have systems and processes in place to eliminate the possibility of theft. The Association's president, Adele Seekup… Audio
Police blunder blamed for fraudster escaping prison
A police blunder has been blamed for a convicted fraudster escaping jail for her latest offence. Audio
PNG anti-corruption officer sees light at the end of the tunnel
A leading Papua New Guinea anti-corruption officer says he has faith in the judiciary to be able to rule fairly on myriad cases before the courts related to a major fraud case. Audio
Not all foreign farm purchasers 'kosher'
Decision-making around overseas corporates buying up agricultural land is too secretive, a lobby group says.
Man jailed over university degree fraud
A man who bought fake university degrees and used them to get a job at the Financial Markets Authority has been jailed for four and a half years. Audio