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‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign
Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off.
‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truths
It took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.
‘Give me everything you have’: Teen jailed for armed robbery spree
The judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse.
Honda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike round
Mitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.
$673,000 cash, 11.3kg meth found in drug searches, court hears
Crown says Sunia To'ofohe was a drug dealer; defence says he's a victim of poor policing.
Watch: Boy racer facing multiple charges after performing burnouts in Lower Hutt
The 24-year-old man was taken into police custody and had his car impounded.
NCEA standards: Are schools teaching to the test?
OPINION: NCEA's common assessments should reflect true literacy and maths skills.
$19,000 cash, drugs, and $8k watch seized in Hutt Valley raid
The 38-year-old appeared in court on multiple drug and supply charges.
‘Slipping through the cracks’: Community concern for missing Hutt man
Police are searching the Hutt River for signs of the missing man.
Person critically injured in ‘incident’ at Lower Hutt mall
Police were called to Queens Drive at 6.30am.
‘They’ve broken a promise’: Special care unit for sick babies quietly shelved
The new Health Minister has ordered a briefing on why the unit has not been delivered.
Fast food chain calls in traffic management as queues block road
Lower Hutt's new Popeyes outlet has opened with a bang.
Man charged with manslaughter after hospital altercation
A 23-year-old man was due to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court today.
‘Serious concerns’: Police search Hutt River for man last seen two months ago
Thomas Basire is of slim build and about 180cm tall.
‘Oh my god, I’ve made the news’: Mystery deliverer of romance novels makes confession
Lower Hutt man claims he is the one who has been delivering racy fiction to mailboxes.
Mystery, intrigue as romance novels left in seaside suburb’s letterboxes
Erotica is being left in the community, and locals are asking questions.
Violence convictions quashed after judge proceeded with trial despite witnesses' absence
A witness alleged gang members threatened her life; the High Court overturns convictions.
Police appeal for information on Lower Hutt assault from public, sightings of teenage boy
The assault happened about 11am Saturday at Avalon Park.
Alleged shooter in gang-related killing named after court appearance
Police arrest Wipuhara Kapene, accused of shooting Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt.
Shoppers pack the stores for Boxing Day spending sprees
Kiwis have packed into stores on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Wellington woman dies in hospital after assault during walk home
A man known to the victim has been charged with assault.
Mum of missing teen's plea for information
Amy Walsh talks to the Herald about search efforts after her 19 year old daughter Maia Johnston disappeared in Totara Park Upper Hutt. Video / NZ Herald
'Grave concerns': Lower Hutt man missing for almost a month
Thomas Basire is of slim build and about 180cm tall.
'Beautiful, caring little boy': Funeral set for 'beloved' Miles after park drowning
The 5-year-old died on Saturday night at Lower Hutt's Avalon Park.
Proposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown out
The Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.
'Mountain' of Christmas gifts for decile one school after kids expected to miss out
The school was hundreds of gifts short after a technical glitch.
'CCTV crucial': Police call for evidence after gang murder
Warnings issued for traffic disruption around Wellington during the funeral procession.