Prisoners gain graphic design qualifications
The women will be able to use their new skills when they leave prison.
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Man accused of Upper Hutt steamroller rampage named
The accused man lost name suppression this morning.
Family overwhelmed by support after special needs man assaulted in Upper Hutt
Raymond Burnside, 45, was assaulted on his way home in Lower Hutt on Wednesday evening.
Fiercest of the fierce: What happens to failed Police dogs?
Up to 45 per cent of police puppies don't make the cut to join the ranks.
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.
Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community
Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.
Steamroller rampage: Man's leg broken in four places
Dylan was run over by a car that was trying to flee the rampaging road roller.
'I've never been so scared': Steamroller rampage victim
Two victims say they believed their lives were in danger during the incident.
Police ramp up security to protect steamroller rampage accused
A witness says the scene was chaotic when a roller started ploughing into cars.
Mayor's car stolen from gym after keys swiped from locker
Mayor Wayne Guppy said the police found the car that same evening.
Watch: Steamroller ploughs into boy-racers -'Bro, get your car out of here'
A person driving a steamroller has ploughed into a group of boy-racers in Upper Hutt.
Men arrested after steamroller used to damage cars in Upper Hutt
Two men are in custody after the incident in Silverstream about 12:25am today.
School camps saved: Parents will still pay
Schools can charge for camps and still get a $150 grant.
Edible hot chocolate cup designed for challenge
There are 17 creative hot chocolates to choose from, including one made with beetroot.
National promises fix for Hutt traffic woes
Simon Bridges says National will provide the long-awaited Melling interchange.
Red flags for killer stepfather
The signs were there that William Wakefield could hurt his baby stepson.
No verdict yet on alleged baby murder
William Wakefield admits killing the baby, but says it was not murder.
Police praise public for help
People reported a man acting aggressively to a woman and her children in Upper Hutt.
Stepfather admits shaking baby but denies it was murder
William Wakefield told police he shook the baby three times to hurt him, the court heard.
Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt
Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.
Why are capital's fuel prices higher than Auckland despite no regional fuel tax?
The highest price in Wellington today was $2.35 for 91.
Two men charged after prison stabbing
Two men have been charged with stabbing their fellow inmate in the chest.
Lack of science by college age a 'disgrace'
The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.
Councillor warns against cheap fuel prices
Low costs at the new fuel stop shouldn't be seen as a good thing, Iona Pannett says.
Toothpaste pot lid featuring Maori chief set to fetch $15k
The toothpaste pot lid was discovered in a Melbourne rubbish dump back in 1995.
One person trapped in serious crash near Upper Hutt
Police say initial indications are one person has been seriously hurt.
'Possessed' man murdered workmate, thought he was 'evil'
David Gilchrist took a knife and stabbed his workmate in the back without warning.
Mental health incident prompts armed police callout
The incident has now been resolved and the road is open.
Man admits killing 5-month-old stepson
He has admitted that he killed the baby, but says it was not murder.
Over $500,000 of ACC money claimed for e-scooter incidents
Auckland had the most claims for any region, followed by Christchurch then Hutt Valley.
'Lucky' prisoners caring for kittens
Kittens are being cared for by imprisoned women as part of their rehabilitation.
Prisoners 'privileged' to care for greyhounds
Inmate says he has never had anybody to look after before.