Lower Hutt couple's dog had wound crawling with maggots
The couple used traditional Chinese medicine instead of taking the dog to a vet.
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Teen missing since Friday found safe
Girl located after police put a call out for information on her whereabouts.
Motorbikes: Another big international field set for December's Suzuki Series
Riders from Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Australia coming to the Cemetery Circuit
Weird and wonderful moments of local body elections
From crazy billboards to crazy candidate mishaps, it's been an interesting few weeks.
Six60 announce major summer tour
Six60 have added a string of major Saturday shows to their summer timetable.
Man let dog suffer with cancer
The dog had two cancerous masses and was in an emaciated condition when found
Local body elections turn nasty in Lower Hutt
The Lower Hutt elections have gone from ho-hum to nasty, says the mayor.
'Go back to your country... foreigner': Council candidate shocked by vile note
Nasty letter: "Go back to the country you came from and try it there."
From the despair of addiction to the joy of music
Friends who met while in the depths of substance addiction release second album.
Coral's killer admits attempted murder of fellow inmate
The man who killed Coral-Ellen Burrows has admitted the vicious attack in prison.
Council proposing Hutt housing changes
Hutt City's proposing building houses up, with less space to build out.
Funeral director who ripped off mourners tries to revive her case
Melissa and Darryl Angus took more than $90,000 for pre-paid funerals.
Man killed during alleged drugs theft
Paul Te Hiko came out of the house with an axe, the Crown said.
White powder at police station 'not harmful'
Front counter of station was closed down as a precaution earlier.
Prisoner in court on attempted murder charge against inmate
The 45-year-old appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court this morning on the charge.
Severe thunderstorms, 'large hail and damaging winds' to hit central NZ
Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.
Mayor sorry, tickets himself after 'shocking' parking row with wheelchair user
The photo shows Mayor Ray Wallace's branded car parked partly across the footpath.
Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community
Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.
'Rough diamond' barista unfairly fired for swearing at customers
Rachel Ferrari admitted swearing but argued customers enjoyed "robust social interaction".
Mayor's car stolen from gym after keys swiped from locker
Mayor Wayne Guppy said the police found the car that same evening.
Steamroller takes on boy-racers in Upper Hutt: 'I was in awe'
"I thought, 'I've seen enough, I am out of here'."
Person trapped in serious two-car crash near Wellington
A person has been trapped in their car following a two-car crash.
No knives pulled on Hutt parking wardens since cameras brought in
Angry motorists have even pulled knives on parking wardens for issuing tickets.
Edible hot chocolate cup designed for challenge
There are 17 creative hot chocolates to choose from, including one made with beetroot.
Four new measles cases in Wellington
One of the infected people travelled on the Johnsonville train line on June 18.
Man charged after taxi driver injured in knife-point robbery
The taxi driver was left with facial injuries and a cut hand.
New grant 'will help NZ's learning tail'
"A huge step in the right direction for supporting the tail of learning".
National promises fix for Hutt traffic woes
Simon Bridges says National will provide the long-awaited Melling interchange.
Taxi driver has nose broken in Lower Hutt knife attack
Harpreet Singh, 31, was left with a broken nose and a large gash to his hand.
Sawn-off gun used in liquor store robbery
A 33-year-old man has been charged with aggravated robbery.
Hutt City committed to homelessness crisis
Families are living in cars, tents and garages in Lower Hutt as rents continue to rise.
Mass infections: Man's party a hotbed for measles
Eight people have been infected with measles after attending the party last month.