New ZealandDeath threats and false claims: Mayor's legal battle with ex-councillor revealedThe case has been shrouded in secrecy until today.14 Apr 01:28 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry won't run againBarry says he’s been thinking about it for a year and has ruled out a run for Parliament.09 Apr 08:36 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from boardThe Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.06 Mar 03:25 AM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reports03 Mar 04:44 AM
PremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign 03 Mar 12:43 AM
New ZealandRare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from home14 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandWill Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry upRestrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
New Zealand‘It’s going to kill business’: The seaside suburb eyeing paid parkingOne business owner fears paid parking will drive shoppers away.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super cityCould Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandCost-cutting looms for Hutt City RiverLinkThe RiverLink project for Lower Hutt will go ahead despite budget blowout.27 Jan 08:20 PM
New ZealandWellington landmark at risk of demolition due to rising costs, climate changeBut locals would like popular quake-damaged wharf kept for heritage value.29 Aug 10:36 PM
New ZealandControversial sex book sparks anger for library usersThe book contains information about sexuality, consent, pleasure and sexual positions.30 Jul 05:09 AM
New ZealandTownhouse residents 'gutted' over proposal to remove parkingResidents bought the townhouses with the understanding they could park on the street.25 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRun dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summerOPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHutt mayor sorry slip concerns and complaints were not prioritisedCampbell Barry says residents did 'everything right' by reporting the leak.05 Apr 09:13 PM
New Zealand‘Not exactly buildable’: Builder misleads council to save client moneyThe builder said he only did it because he was under pressure to meet a deadline.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBacon-infused thickshake among drinks challenge entriesThere will be 37 signature drinks for people to choose from.09 Jan 02:27 AM
New ZealandWatchdog backs council's handling of 'poor behaviour'Councillor Chris Milne told the Herald there were 'a lot of holes in the process'.23 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandLane reopens after Stokes Valley slipResidents have spent two months fighting giant traffic queues to leave their suburb.21 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandNearly two hours to leave the suburb: Slip creates bottleneckOn a good day it take Matthew Crawford 40 minutes just to leave his suburb.15 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandMayor vows to tackle street racing if re-electedLower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry would introduce a new, anti-cruising bylaw.08 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandUnlucky swan causes power outage for 1500145 customers remain affected by the Hutt Valley outage.07 Sep 11:01 PM
New ZealandHuge slip blocks lanes in Korokoro, Lower HuttThe slip is one of hundreds to have happened in the region over the past couple of months.01 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil to release plan after Hutt slip woesCouncil planned to have two lanes out in the morning, and two lanes in at afternoon peak.30 Aug 12:22 AM
New ZealandHome evacuated after dramatic slip in Lower HuttThe residents have now been allowed back into their home.21 Jul 11:09 PM
New Zealand'Ridiculous': Robertson lashes Wellington Water over fluoride failureAn independent inquiry has been launched after fluoride was switched off last year17 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandToxic mould closes lounge, sections of library in Lower HuttHardwick Smith Lounge and the first floor of Petone Library have been temporary closed.29 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandHutt City councillor breached code of conduct, investigation findsNew report says councillor Chris Milne breached the council's code of conduct.05 Oct 11:55 PM
