Lane Nichols

2 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lane Nichols

Auckland filmmaker Rajneel Singh had argued for permanent suppression on the grounds of his mental health and potential damage to his career. Auckland film-maker Rajneel Singh was jailed for three years and three months for distributing child sexual abuse material. Police found 554 files on Singh’s devices after a raid in March 2023. Former colleague Annamarie Connors expressed relief and heartbreak, saying Singh’s offending was the ultimate betrayal.

4 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lane Nichols

A woman accused of receiving $158,000 from an Auckland pensioner in an account transfer error has appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to theft. The 38-year-old appeared in Auckland District Court today alongside a 37-year-old man who is charged with receiving $64,000. The pair were granted interim suppression until their next appearance in July, citing undue hardship if their names were made public.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lane Nichols

TSB bank is accused of using a scam victim’s financial hardship to avoid liability for his $1 million loss. The bank blocked a Banking Ombudsman investigation by declining to waive the $500,000 threshold. Critics argue TSB should allow an independent probe, rather than leaving the victim with the only option of costly court action. TSB bank is accused of using a scam victim’s financial hardship to avoid potential liability for his life-changing $1 million loss.

1 week ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Lane Nichols

A West Auckland woman has been charged with theft after allegedly receiving $158,000 due to an account error. A man linked to her has been charged with receiving $64,000, allegedly sent by the woman. The pair allegedly spent the money on cars and cash transfers, including sending funds overseas. A West Auckland woman who accidentally received a pensioner’s $158,000 after an account transfer error has been charged with theft and faces up to seven years in jail if convicted.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Lane Nichols

A West Auckland woman has been charged with theft after allegedly receiving $158,000 due to an account error. A man linked to her has been charged with receiving $64,000, allegedly sent by the woman. The pair allegedly spent the money on cars and cash transfers, including sending funds overseas. A West Auckland woman who accidentally received a pensioner’s $158,000 after an account transfer error has been charged with theft and faces up to seven years in jail if convicted.