New ZealandWellington Water chief unlikely to be forced to resignReports show high unplanned maintenance spending and poor contractor management.10 Mar 07:11 AM
New ZealandBogans heroes: Upper Hutt celebrates a lifestyle of Holdens, beers and blackUp to 5000 people are expected to attend the city's Bogan Day Out festival. 07 Mar 04:00 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 ZealandWill Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry up03 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annual02 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandWellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city17 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandElderly dog attack victim with dementia needs multiple surgeries for broken bones, tendonsThe elderly woman with dementia was left to fend for herself after dog attack.12 Jun 09:21 AM
New ZealandFerry sailings cancelled, Wellingtonians urged to stay home as 5-metre waves batter coastParts of Christchurch are also without power due to high winds.21 Mar 06:51 PM
New ZealandCouncil says sorry to residents for years of noise from bread factoryIts chief executive said the delay in dealing with complaints was 'unacceptable'.10 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandBacon-infused thickshake among drinks challenge entriesThere will be 37 signature drinks for people to choose from.09 Jan 02:27 AM
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 ZealandFeel the berm: Neighbour's pushy note ordering resident to mow his lawn"The absolute brass neck of it!"12 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt City council will require vaccine passes for all council facilities after case found in WellingtonIt comes a day after Covid-19 was discovered in the Wellington region.22 Dec 10:18 PM
New ZealandCouncil won't require vaccine passes in heart of Chris Hipkins' electorateUpper Hutt Council will continue to monitor the risk.19 Dec 05:48 PM
New ZealandCouncil says strong support on Facebook for not enforcing vaccine passesUpper Hutt City Council CEO says community feedback has been mixed.08 Dec 08:57 PM
New Zealand'Flabbergasted': Vaccine pass not required for council services in Hipkins' electorateLower Hutt mayor 'really disappointed' with neighbouring city's decision.02 Dec 10:35 PM
New ZealandRotorua tops the list for most noise complaints about single premisesOne council got 204 complaints. Another got 1144.19 Oct 05:33 AM
CrimeReduced 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.12 May 08:33 PM
New ZealandCommunity pool probe after 15 children get sickThe children were taken to hospital after experiencing sore eyes and breathing problems.02 Apr 02:10 AM
New ZealandWellington councils warned of risks spending big on water infrastructureAudit New Zealand is concerned the local contracting sector can't deliver.30 Mar 04:33 PM
New ZealandUpper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budgetUpper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor urges review of Wellington Water's structureWellington water woes back in spotlight with mayor's call for review.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandProlific thief who stole mayor's car sentencedBrendan McBride stole from his own mother, as well as the mayor of Upper Hutt.20 May 01:08 AM
New ZealandLack of science by college age a 'disgrace'The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.15 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandBoy racers terrorise Upper Hutt residentsPolice have impounded four cars in the last month.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity creates labyrinth for winter festivalFree workshops are open for people in the Hutt to get involved in.11 Jul 07:25 AM
New ZealandThermal upgrades making healthier state homesSema Taanoa hasn't needed to turn on the heater since moving into an upgraded house.06 Jun 01:33 AM
New Zealand$1.2m and nothing to show for it, report saysLocal mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake fears spark sudden library closureParts of the building have been found to be earthquake prone.07 Feb 04:31 AM
