PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe curious case - and unanswered questions - of Covid pair's road-tripTwo sisters, a 640km road trip and one tank of gas.18 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandArmed police in Petone as search warrant carried outThe police presence in Petone relates to a search warrant.10 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies after being hit by car in Lower HuttRoad authorities said to expect "severe delays" this morning.08 Jun 11:52 PM
New ZealandSupermarket rage: Man who killed stranger with headbutt in car park dispute jailedEmilio Tanirau Whaanga's tendency to bottle up anger had "created a monster".08 Jun 12:50 AM
New ZealandPolice arrest three, seize firearm and drugsThe three men with gang ties are due to appear in Hutt Valley District Court today.04 Jun 10:34 PM
New ZealandLower Hutt man denies attempting to murder his mother during lockdownThe 24-year-old appeared via video link in the High Court at Wellington this morning.28 May 10:37 PM
New ZealandChihuahua court fight with cop: Woman wins $6k legal costs from policeThe festering dispute over the elderly dog has dragged on for three years.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower Hutt man accused of trying to murder his mother during lockdownThe man was charged with wounding the complainant, but the charge has been upgraded.17 May 11:06 PM
New ZealandThieves use lockdown to raid primary school gardenOne person thought it was a community garden, so tried to dig up a feijoa tree.11 May 09:53 PM
New ZealandCat curfew gives Hutt council officers pausePotential rules include a limit on how many cats a person can own, and when they can roam.01 May 04:36 AM
New ZealandSPCA warns of parvovirus outbreak in Lower Hutt"One walk has cost these puppies their lives."23 Apr 02:53 AM
New ZealandWellington's Convention Centre: The awkward middle childMayor Andy Foster backs construction at full speed ahead despite questions amid Covid-19.22 Apr 07:35 AM
New ZealandRest home asks people to wave to residents on daily walksNext time you're passing a rest home on your bubble walk, give the residents a wave!06 Apr 04:02 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt residents sing happy birthday from their doorstepsResidents sign up to be 'captains' of more than 170 streets during Covid-19 lockdown.06 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandWatch: Retirement village residents unite despite social distancing'Self-isolation isn't social isolation, whatever your age.'28 Mar 02:18 AM
New ZealandLower Hutt murderer Nika Abraham refused paroleKiller, who has been denied parole a number of times, 'remains an undue risk'.25 Mar 07:44 PM
New ZealandHutt City Council reviews possible 7.9 per cent rates riseA large rates rise will be reviewed in light of the virus.24 Mar 03:29 AM
New ZealandWill other councils follow? Hutt suspends parking charges ahead of lockdownMayor Campbell Barry said the move was about compassion and being proactive.23 Mar 02:22 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: NZ officials probe possible community casesElderly told to stay at home, pubs and clubs to stay open - with restrictions.21 Mar 06:51 PM
New ZealandResearch reveals scale of housing crisisThe research shows nearly 3000 more homes will be needed over the next two decades.13 Mar 12:39 AM
New ZealandSubstation explosion: Power restored to 94,000 housesTrains on the Hutt line were halted and residents asked to conserve water.11 Mar 09:52 PM
New ZealandAwkward Wellington Convention Centre name double upA café attached to Lower Hutt Events Centre is already named Tūtaki.10 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Set up drive-through clinics, GP says"It's almost like a Starbucks or Maccas drive-through, but as triage for coronavirus."06 Mar 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuBest of 2020: Don't deny it: White privilege still exists, and it's uglyMost Pākehā, when told about this concept, are shocked and go into denial.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHutt artist's unusual self portrait clinches $20,000 prizeSacha Lees said she often felt like an outline, and time in her studio coloured her in.26 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandCouncils eye pulling out of 'contentious' arts fundLower Hutt and Porirua considering withdrawing from Wellington Regional Amenities Fund.24 Feb 02:15 AM
New ZealandConcerns for missing 12-year-old girl from Lower HuttKahmiah was last seen at Waterloo in Lower Hutt this morning.21 Feb 08:56 AM
New ZealandWoman accused of Taita murder namedThe two people charged over the death appeared in court this morning.20 Feb 08:09 PM
New ZealandWainuiomata missing girl, 12, foundLiberty, 12, was last seen Saturday evening.17 Feb 12:29 AM
New ZealandCouncil could crack down on $80,000 unpaid feesGardens, fences and garages spilling on to council land may start drawing fees.11 Feb 12:27 AM
New ZealandPicture: 'I've been framed' - Murderer's outburst to judge in courtWarren Pay told the judge he was an "old man" who was attacked from behind by his victim.06 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's youngest mayor still gets asked for IDCampbell Barry is New Zealand's youngest mayor, at 28 years old.04 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in car v cycle crash at PetoneOne seriously hurt in crash involving car and cyclist.03 Feb 06:09 AM
New ZealandFatal headbutt: Man admits manslaughter in car park rowKiller claimed to police his victim had walked into his head in car park row.03 Feb 12:40 AM