Ōtorohanga woman Sally-Kae French jailed for years-long vendetta against former friend
French denies any wrongdoing, with Judge Kim Saunders noting in sending her to jail on 21 charges that…
Arrest warrant issued in Auckland for serial conman Vincent Smith after another immigration scam
Smith, now 37, has a history of testing the patience of judges. During his previous sentencing in February…
Fake Hachette offer: US author warned after bogus NZ book deal exposed
There was more: “To further support the launch and regional engagement of your work, Hachette will fully sponsor…
Ponsonby’s Crack Chicken shuts after eight months, to reopen as Honeymoon Avenue
“Because of the recession right now, it’s like something to eat is not enough … You have to…
Blenheim man Delfin Cruz sentenced for indecently assaulting woman he lured with fake modelling job
Today he appeared in the Nelson District Court dressed in a grey suit. He was sentenced to a…
Scam warning over pump-and-dump scheme, WhatsApp groups and fake investment advisers
“They then persuade investors to purchase low-priced shares in [the] overseas company, artificially inflating the share price.” Scammers…
Wānaka woman accused of fake cancer fraud now facing sexual assault charges
Both Vave and Jones have entered not guilty pleas on all charges and will stand trial in September…