Latest from Lower Hutt
'Enormous harm': Police bust major drug syndicate in Wellington
Police seized 23kg of meth and more than 1000 MDMA pills in Wellington.
Editorial: How society's views on homelessness miss the mark
OPINION: An estimated 112,496 people were homeless in the 2023 Census.
Why Rotorua's First XV victory over Hamilton is one for the ages
King's College celebrated a 23-17 victory over Auckland Grammar, securing the Cooper-Greenbank Cup.
Fire at Wellington apartment blocks roads, prompts evacuations
The fire started on the second floor, triggering two sprinklers.
'Overloaded': GPs, clinics struggle as flu and Covid cases rise
GP shortages prompt more patients to use emergency departments for care.
Teen who stabbed another girl seven times 'made an error of judgement'
The teenager handed herself into police and gave a statement against legal advice.
'I hope you pay': Grieving whānau face birthday shooting killer
Rawiri Wharerau was fatally shot at his house while hosting a party for his cousin.
'Serial entrepreneur' Wayne Wright honoured for services to education, philanthropy
Wright co-founded BestStart - the country's largest early childhood education provider.
New retailer The Outlet set to open next week
The Outlet opens on June 3 online and in store, offering off-price retail.
King’s Birthday 2025: What you need to know for the long weekend
Expect cooler weather, cafe surcharges and extra police on the roads.
NZ's best-tasting tap water revealed
Professionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste.
St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form
St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.
Have you seen Michael? Police, family fear for missing Wellington man
He was last seen on CCTV in Petone on Monday.
Budget 2025: $212m in cuts to existing business, science and innovation programmes
No surprises in another thin year for the sector.
Train station heckler 'apologetic' and upset after swearing at Winston Peters
The man was tearful when visited by the Herald this morning.
How a mini-stroke couldn't stop Emerson's football journey at Napier City Rovers
No question of Cameron Emerson’s courage and commitment in hitting a 100-game milestone.
Teen avoids conviction for giving cop concussion after he 'swung a haymaker'
Police were trying to find out what had happened to the defendant's injured sister.
Rubbish site employee waived $111k worth of dump fees in exchange for beer
The customer did not pay to dump its rubbish on 71 occasions.
Luxon announces $164m for new 24/7 urgent care services
The Prime Minister made the pre-Budget health announcement in Botany this afternoon.
Man's bedroom meth stash enough to supply Wellington region for two months
He failed to convince a judge that the stash was to feed his own addiction.
Resene workers on less than living wage gather to share struggle to survive
Employees say they work 'extremely hard' but still earn less than living wage.
'Ruthless Environment': Cut from pro club in the UK – how New Zealand gave English footballer a second shot
How shift from UK is helping Mason Johnson as a footballer and a person.
Lower Hutt man critically injured following late night assault
Police were called to a Randwick Rd address about 8pm.
'How they do it in the West Coast': Man disfigures family dog in drunken attack
Ronan Apiti said Buck the dog was like one of his children.
'The truth and you are strangers': Judge's verdict on dishonest offender
The judge said the man told probation 'inaccuracies and untruths'.
'Gobsmacked': Plaque stolen from man's grave 24 years after death
The distraught family only discovered the theft after their mother's recent death.