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Latest from Lower Hutt
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.
Bodies of two missing men in separate searches found
Warren Nelson's body was found in bush in Naenae this morning.
Nurse recounts 'traumatising' attack in ED
Several staff were injured by the patient, who was on a "rampage".
Petone pensioner decapitated with bread knife after synthetic drug row
Eugene Baker has admitted the gruesome murder.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt
Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.
Hamilton to Auckland train service 'to give commuters a choice'
New Hamilton to Auckland commuter train service to be equipped with Wi-Fi.
Dog tracking app to be rolled out in Hutt
The dog's tag will send a GPS signal when it passes another cellphone with the app.
Lack of science by college age a 'disgrace'
The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.
Man raises money for parents' wedding after mum's terminal diagnosis
Dylan Sims says it's time the focus was put on his parents and their wedding dream.
Girl who disappeared: New theory in 58yr cold case
New theory claims missing teen Wendy Mayes' body hidden in construction site in 1961.
'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 days
Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.
Atiamuri crash: Tributes for 'Scouts mum' killed
A givealittle page has been set up to help Jenny Rodgers' children.
Alleged sex toy thieves ditch getaway car in bumbling adult store escape
'Dumb n Dumber dropped pretty much everything they were carrying' says adult shop worker
What to do if your house is damp and cold
Greg Street visited reporter Melissa Nightingale's home to see how cold and damp it is.
Poor knowledge prompts beauty salon bylaw
There was a lack of understanding around infections and how to prevent them.
Neighbours win: Developer to shorten Lower Hutt's 'prison wall' fences
The towering fences can be lowered, but should remain consistent in height.