Police alerted as Heart Kids NZ raises concerns over alleged charity event fraud
The charity said it originally endorsed a motorcycle ride held by the same organiser earlier this year, and…
Airfare fraud claims: Minister, travel agents warn of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minorities
“That was referred to NZTA and police,” Mitchell said. But he had not been contacted about the person…
Rotorua designer and reality show star Kharl WiRepa drops suppression appeal in $8400 fraud case
He is to defend those charges at a judge-alone trial on February 4 next year. WiRepa has admitted…
Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to court on Friday
Hausia was deputy chair of the board in the 2022-2025 term, but lost his seat in the recent…
AI poses ‘existential threat’ to polling, mimicking human responses almost perfectly, study finds
Published on 18/11/2025 – 7:01 GMT+1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making it nearly impossible to distinguish human responses…
Airfare fraud claims: Reports dozens of Chinese families targeted, $444k missing
But the Herald was told several families realised the vendor was providing inconsistent and misleading explanations, and parents…
‘High roller’: Shock details emerge after mum, daughter charged over alleged $81m fraud syndicate
It is alleged that all the while, the woman was taking a share of the loans for herself.…
Auckland businessman Hun Min Im jailed for attempted multi-million dollar Covid-19 fraud
In the Auckland District Court, Im was sentenced to four years and four and a half months’ imprisonment.…
Fraud and double-dipping as KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals spike
“I think it’s concerning because behind every application is a person, a New Zealand family who’s struggling to…
Waikato concreter and fraud accused Jason Lambert cleared of most charges
Prosecutor Steve Hickey submitted that Lambert accepted the work and the money, without any intention of finishing the…
Hackers Use AI to Supercharge Social Engineering Attacks
Cybercriminals are using generative artificial intelligence and synthetic media tools to scale phishing, vishing and callback scams into…
‘RHOP’ star Wendy Osefo and husband Eddie arrested for felony fraud
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo and her husband, Edward “Eddie” Osefo, were arrested for fraud, Page…