Auckland woman accused of faking her illness has died
Stephanie Aston, who battled the health system for years, has died.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAuckland
SkyCity’s NZ share price plunges, casino licences could be suspended
Unprecedented move after former customer complained about casino giant.
Heavy rain watch: Northern NZ in for a drenching
It's a dreary start to the week as rain buckets down in Auckland.
Masala Bazaar breaking the ‘stereotypical lens’ for South Asian women in business
Haya Khan says Masala Bazaar is working to change the "Bollywood representation" of women.
Police staff surveyed on strike action before 11th-hour pay offer
Strike action was averted - for now - by a last-minute pay offer on Friday.
Top architecture firm's staff sent home; woman charged with assault, threats to kill
Woman appears in court: 'Everything on this piece of paper sounds pretty horrific'.
Heavy rain watch issued for 29 hours in Auckland, Northland
MetService said heavy rain is possible in Northland, Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula.
Southland Boys' win national First XV title
The Southland schoolboys also snaffled the Moascar Cup off Westlake.
Gym instructor dies after accident while on LSD: Parents' plea to others
When couple's son died, some acquaintances never said a word. Why do we hide from grief?
'Magnificent creature': Dead whale washes up on Auckland beach
An estimated 30-40 people from surrounding houses and suburbs have come down to see it.
Gang's 'straw buyer': Man with no criminal record bought 18 guns for mobsters - police
The arrest is the latest investigation into illegal supply of firearms into black market.
How a businessman turned the tables on a blackmail scheme by high school boys
How a get-rich-quick scheme backfired on two boys from a wealthy Auckland school.
'Super scared now': Residents share concerns after Richardson’s Restaurant death
A man died after an assault early Friday morning at Richardston's Restuarant and Bar.
West Auckland road closed after pedestrian hit by vehicle
Person taken to hospital with moderate injuries, road closed, public transport affected.
‘Up the Wahs’: Auckland trains graffitied amid Warriors fever
A social media account posting a video of the vandalism seems pleased - AT, not so much.
'Because he's white and rich' - Auckland fund manager accused of assault fights to keep name secret
The prominent fund manager's reputation would be damaged beyond repair, his lawyer argues.
Great deal or 'backslapping'? Council sells 7pc of Auckland Airport shares overnight
After contentious debate, Auckland Airport shares were sold overnight.
Locals 'shocked, scared' following killing at Auckland restaurant
A police guard is in place as an investigation into the homicide gets under way.
National’s Tāmaki Makaurau candidate is blue through and through
Hinurewa Te Hau's roots are deep in National.
Watch: Auckland blanketed with fog again, ferry services impacted
MetService warned the fog was likely to return to parts of Auckland and Hamilton.
Woman and child lived in mouldy, bug-infested illegal garage, awarded $29k
The Tenancy Tribunal said it was one of the most-serious cases they’d seen.
'Idiotic, reckless, potential deadly': Man rides through traffic clinging off back of bus
A video of the 'reckless, irresponsible' behaviour is circulating on social media.
Teacher who invited teen girl overseas, made 'inappropriate' comments, keeps registration
He can continue teaching after his four-month suspension.
'We will die in the cold': Migrants in overcrowded house face eviction in the midst of 'exploitation' investigation
INZ has approved 265 Migrant Exploitation Protection Visas this year.
Multi-car crash on Northern Motorway as truck rolls, causing massive congestion
Waka Kotahi said the truck rolled about 4.10pm between Oteha Valley Rd and Silverdale.
Tropically-charged storm to usher in spring, days of rain and wind for top of NZ
After a sunny week, it's all going downhill - just in time for the weekend.
Psychiatric symptoms receded for man who stabbed uncle 56 times, but he'll remain at lockdown facility
James Yates was earlier found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity.
Queen St homicide: Warrant issued for woman helping suspect hide
Tiari Boon-Harris is believed to be helping the alleged shooter evade police.
Covid-19 wage subsidy fraudster jailed
Jail term handed down for defrauding the wage subsidy scheme of nearly $200,000.
Police warn parents about fake business asking for videos of children getting ‘slimed’
The person claims it is for a game show - but no such game exists.
Teen trio, including 13yo, in custody after car thefts
A vehicle was taken from outside a property in Sandringham, Auckland, last night.
Flights cancelled as fog blankets Auckland
15 flights in and out of Auckland cancelled, further 21 regional flights delayed.
Truck carrying oysters and car collide: Three people critically injured
Three fire trucks are on the scene working to rescue the three trapped inside the car.
Auckland traffic: Buses delayed up to an hour due to congestion
A crash blocked two northbound lanes on the Northern Motorway after Fanshawe St on-ramp.