Witnesses tried to give the person CPR at the scene but were unable to revive them.

It is unclear how the crash happened, a police spokeswoman said.

A man is accused of stealing two toes from a famous travelling exhibition of dead bodies.

Upper Hutt's Sam Pearson currently holds the title as the best solo player in Oceania.

Open letter from families of victims of violence is to be presented to Justice Minister.

Sema Taanoa hasn't needed to turn on the heater since moving into an upgraded house.

Police officer who took down a gunman at a busy McDonalds honoured.

Michael Riley was in the office when staff ran in screaming about a gunman at the counter.

The victim died at a railway crossing in Upper Hutt.

The train services have now resumed.

The three bedroom house was lifted over the prison fence by a crane this morning.

Local mayors disagree with a report saying Hutt City has gained no benefits from the fund.

Manus Joseph Cannon has pleaded guilty to injuring four people and killing one.

Two days after an arsonist set the playground on fire, the school was burgled.

Animals were welcome at the funeral for beloved veterinarian Ian Hughes today.

Parts of the building have been found to be earthquake prone.

Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic

Do you know these men? Wellington police want to hear from you.

The algae was at a level that could have been fatal for swimmers if they swallowed it.

Room at the Inn lunch a chance for people to share in the festive spirit.

Convicted felon loses appeal to reduce sentence for assault and kidnapping.

Police have multiple people willing to testify against Lois Tolley's killers.

People are warned to stay out of the Hutt River due to a dangerous algae bloom.

A person has died after being hit by a train in Upper Hutt.

Police arrested one man after shots were reportedly fired during a second altercation.

It's unlikely more than $60,000 owed by Gobey will be repaid to the victims.

Two groups with "ongoing issues" thought to be behind this morning's Upper Hutt shooting.

The search was related to two groups that were known to each other, police said.

Police are investigating reports of shots having been fired from a vehicle in Upper Hutt.

A Corrections employee spotted a call for baking goods on Facebook.