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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
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
'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.
'Please come home': Desperate mum says up to 100 people searching for missing teen
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
Desperate family search all night in pouring rain after teen disappears on holiday
Maia was last seen at 8pm when she left the house to go for a walk in an unfamiliar area.
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
Sharp 'N' Smart kicks off summer campaign at Trentham this Saturday.
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
The report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.
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
A person took the bird to police after seeing a story on the news.
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'
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
Police's Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
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
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
The man has name suppression to protect the complainants' identities.
'I can help you': Man allegedly told child to kill himself after pushing boy's mother
The man is also accused of sexually abusing the woman, sometimes in front of the kids.
Man told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraud
Andrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.
Life support turned off: Grieving mother of Wellington assault victim says he was hit from behind
'He took my life', says the grieving mother of a young man killed in Wellington.
Will Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry up
Restrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.
Woman gets home detention for killing partner after years of mutual violence
The victim's daughter told Donna Henry she forgave her because her dad would want her to.
Body found in search for missing Upper Hutt man
Around 50 people had been searching for Bret Hill after he disappeared a week ago.
Police confirm last place missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill was seen
The search continued on Friday, with up to 50 people scanning the Hutt River.
‘He could be anywhere’: Search for missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill continues
Hill, 50, was last seen at 5.30pm on Sunday on Hillside Drive, Māoribank.
Police seek couple who spoke with Upper Hutt dad Bret Hill before he disappeared
Bret Hill was seen having a short talk with a couple walking a small dog, police say.
'Just doesn't make sense': Son's search for dad missing three days in Upper Hutt
Bret Hill, 50, was last seen at 5.30pm on Sunday.