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![Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash
The motorway has now reopened in both directions.
![Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
![‘Had to survive’: Rescued teen posts for first time after waterfall ordeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
‘Had to survive’: Rescued teen posts for first time after waterfall ordeal
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
![Missing teen suffered fall at waterfall, faces weeks in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Missing teen suffered fall at waterfall, faces weeks in hospital
The 19-year-old was in the first of many surgeries, her mum said.
!['She is alive and that's all that matters': 19yo plucked from bush with broken bones after huge search](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'She is alive and that's all that matters': 19yo plucked from bush with broken bones after huge search
The 19-year-old was found in a remote area in the hills of Upper Hutt.
![Bomb disposal officers called to Upper Hutt property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bomb disposal officers called to Upper Hutt property
Police said the explosive - believed to be an old grenade - has been taken away.
![Watch: Mum’s heartbroken message to missing teen as search continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Watch: Mum’s heartbroken message to missing teen as search continues
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
![Search base to be set up as ‘massive’ hunt for missing teen continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Search base to be set up as ‘massive’ hunt for missing teen continues
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
!['Please come home': Police release new CCTV image of teen missing more than 24 hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'Please come home': Police release new CCTV image of teen missing more than 24 hours
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
![Bomb threat to daycare, sporting campus over, police find no 'items of note'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Bomb threat to daycare, sporting campus over, police find no 'items of note'
Police have now left the scene.
![Trentham dress rehearsal for Sharp ‘N’ Smart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Trentham dress rehearsal for Sharp ‘N’ Smart
Sharp 'N' Smart kicks off summer campaign at Trentham this Saturday.
![Helicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper Hutt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Helicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper Hutt
More than 10 fire trucks are fighting the blaze.
![Prisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Prisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffing
The report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.
![Chief Inspector speaks on Rimutaka Prison review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Chief Inspector speaks on Rimutaka Prison review
Chief Inspector Janis Adair has released an inspection report showing understaffing issues at Rimutaka Prison. Video / NZ Corrections
![Pepper the cockatoo returned to Staglands reserve after being stolen and sold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Pepper the cockatoo returned to Staglands reserve after being stolen and sold
A person took the bird to police after seeing a story on the news.
![Cockatoo believed to be stolen from wildlife reserve](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Cockatoo believed to be stolen from wildlife reserve
Staff at the sanctuary are 'very upset'.
![Six60 announces 'exclusive' transtasman tour: 'We knew we had to bring it back'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Six60 announces 'exclusive' transtasman tour: 'We knew we had to bring it back'
The band will perform outdoor shows at eight locations across NZ and Australia.
![Two car crash in Upper Hutt: One person seriously injured, State Highway 2 blocked](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Two car crash in Upper Hutt: One person seriously injured, State Highway 2 blocked
Police's Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
![Body found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Body found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'
The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.
![Man not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's mother](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Man not guilty of encouraging child to kill himself, raping boy's mother
The defence case was that the allegations were simply not true, his lawyer said.
![Love messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Love messages to alleged rapist partner to 'keep the peace' complainant says
The man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.