'Jabba the Hutt': Vaccination bus to launch across Hutt Valley in time for Super Saturday
The buses will hopefully address the suburb disparity across the Hutt Valley.
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Wellington city surpasses 90 per cent first Covid jab milestone
The city is expected to hit 90 per cent fully vaccinated in mid-November.
Wellington active cases at 15 as alert level decision looms
Wellington faces a possible move to alert level 2 today, as outbreak sits at 15.
A Capital Letter: Councils dither over Three Waters infrastructure reforms
OPINION: It might be time for Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta's diplomacy to end.
Woman threw her dog to safety before perishing in house fire
Police are seeking information about a suspicious fire at the property.
One dead in Upper Hutt house fire
Crews were called to the blaze at a Craigs Flat address around 2.10am on Thursday.
Two large house fires in Gisborne and Upper Hutt overnight
Fire crews have been kept busy with two infernos.
Worth the compromise? Greens' agreement with Labour in spotlight at AGM
At the table or screaming from the sidelines? Greens take stock on compromise at AGM.
Multi-billion-dollar water bill for Wellington region revealed
Investment models for each council in New Zealand have been released after reform proposal
Three still in hospital after Upper Hutt crash
Police attended the collision at 12.30am on Thursday, after a car hit a tree.
Two in ICU, another in hospital after car hits tree in Upper Hutt
'All of a sudden I just saw a maroon, dark red vehicle just hit a van,' says neighbour.
Fatality and serious injuries after two crashes overnight
A person has died and several others seriously injured in Canterbury and Upper Hutt.
Vaping at 10: Principals warn of alarming increase
'It's like a plague. If it's strong in one area then it begins to spread across.'
Driver discharged without conviction after crash killed motorcyclist
Mother of dead motorcyclist says the family's lives are now "empty and devoid of joy".
Police watchdog finds fault with tactic used in arrest of Upper Hutt youth
Police say a youth driving a stolen car became abusive and resisted arrest.
Pair arrested after burglaries
Two people face 37 charges between them after being arrested on Wednesday.
'A tragic accident': Coroner's finding into Upper Hutt playground death
A coroner's report says 3yo Amberlie Pennington-Foley's death was a tragic accident.
'What a relief': Angus the Countdown cat has been found
Angus is back to his usual spot, outside the supermarket in Upper Hutt.
Two people arrested in Hutt Valley, stolen cellphones, laptops, bank cards seized
It follows a spate of a spate of offending across the Hutt Valley area.
Reduced police station opening hours 'not good enough' for some Upper Hutt residents
"Criminals in Upper Hutt don't work Monday to Friday, 9 – 5" - Greypower President.
Police close Upper Hutt office on weekends due to 'declining demand'
From next week, the police station front counter will only be open Mon - Fri 9am-5pm.
Opinion: The gateway to Wellington shouldn't be Burger King
It's embarrassing the city doesn't have a direct public transport service to the airport.
Hutt high school students take mould protest to Parliament
Students turned up with their school work, chairs and tables.
Air Force member accused of indecently assaulting comrade at party
Leading aircraftman Nicole Leger is accused of indecently assaulting her comrade.
Boy racer crash destroys fence, leaves trail of destruction, car parts and clues
Car parts and debris left littered at scene of crash that destroyed fence.
Up 25 per cent: Wellington house prices jump in a year
House prices in the capital have hit a median value of $882,700.
Serious crash on SH2 at Upper Hutt, delays expected
Waka Kotahi NZTA said the SH2 crash occurred around 2.40pm south of Kaitoke Loop Rd.
'Lucky to be alive': Driver in shock after load falls off van, crushes windscreen
The man's father wants to see the roofing company held accountable.
Community pool probe after 15 children get sick
The children were taken to hospital after experiencing sore eyes and breathing problems.
Pensioner's shock at $135 rent increase
The 69-year-old said the new rental amount will consume her entire pension.
Wellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructure
Audit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.
Mufti day renamed over cultural insensitivity concerns
School spent months deliberating over the cultural connotations of the term "mufti".
Comment: Why Wellington can't die in a ditch over water meters
Demand could outstrip water supply in the Wellington region by as early as 2026.