Latest from Upper Hutt

Police investigating corruption at Rimutaka Prison

Wide-ranging investigation has been going on at Rimutaka Prison over the past eight weeks.

'Much-loved' former teacher named as fatal crash victim

Rachel Pawsey was killed in a crash between her motorbike and a car in Upper Hutt.

Playground tragedy: Heartbreak for 3yo Amberlie

Amberlie Pennington-Foley died after an accident on the playground at Harcourt Park.

Lois Tolley slaying: Two more murder charges to be laid

The latest man charged in relation to her death has pleaded not guilty.

Child dies after 'tragic accident' at Upper Hutt park

The child was taken to a local medical centre with critical injuries at 11.40am.

Lois Tolley murder: Another arrest in Upper Hutt execution-style killing

A third man has been charged in relation to the crime.

Demand for water in Wellington could outstrip supply by 2026

Region looking to water meters ahead of coming up with $250 million for new water source.

Mum's fury: Boy concussed in classroom attack sent home by bus

The school confirmed it was not correct protocol to send him home on the bus.

The aliases, the cons, the elusive yacht trip: One of NZ's most wanted fugitives jailed

Conman Paul Bennett was arrested as he sailed into Sydney on a luxury yacht.

Escaped prisoner on the run in Upper Hutt, police use heat-sensing helicopter

Police said they 'are currently assisting Corrections to locate a person of interest'.

Police drug dog retires after five years 'serving her country'

Tas started her life as a street mutt, and is now retiring as a top police drug dog.

How this wedding venue will handle level 2

This venue has lost $600,000 in bookings over the next few months.

Tenants stuck feeding dozens of ducks and chooks win $4000

Up to 70 turkeys, ducks and chooks were left on the property with no plans for their care.

Teen supermarket worker's mum shares his garage decontamination station

Adam Lefrancke sends a text to his mum on his way home. She prepares the washing machine.

Substation explosion: Power restored to 94,000 houses

Trains on the Hutt line were halted and residents asked to conserve water.

Court martial: Army officer who slept with subordinate guilty of breaching orders

Panel of three find senior officer guilty on all charges. He will be sentenced tomorrow.

Senior army officer cries at court martial: 'I loved my wife'

Lieutenant Colonel Justin Putze is giving evidence in his own court martial today.

Army boss called as witness in court martial

Major General John Boswell has given evidence about a debrief he had with the accused.