Fraud
Did a convicted fraudster push out those raising red flags?
Auditor-General, Martin Matthews, was in charge of the Ministry of Transport at the time and says a tip-off from an external source caused him to commence investigations into fraudster Joanne… Audio
Did a fraudster push whistleblowers out of their jobs?
The Labour Party is calling for an investigation into whether a convicted fraudster effectively pushed public servants out of their jobs after they raised red flags about her, as Craig McCulloch… Audio
MoT fraud: "No one was able to predict what we now know"
The Transport Ministry's new chief executive Peter Mersi defends his predecessor Martin Matthews decision to give convicted fraudster Joanne Harrison the benefit of the doubt "No one was able to… Audio
Former MoT boss gave fraudster benefit of doubt on 8 occasions
The Ministry of Transport's former boss gave the fraudster Joanne Harrison the benefit of the doubt on eight occasions while she was in the process of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Audio
Woman admits forging reference for court appearance
A former executive assistant to Wellington Airport's CEO has admitted forging a reference to receive a lesser sentence for misuse of a company credit card.
Rolls-Royce to pay $1.15bn in corruption cases
British engineering giant Rolls-Royce will pay £671 million ($NZ1.15 billion) to settle corruption cases with UK and US authorities.
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
