Lower Hutt mental health unit 'pretty degrading' - Ombudsman
Soiled carpets and walls covered in graffiti were found during an impromptu visit.
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Totally sorted: Meet 4-year-old Frankie, Petone's champion recycler
Frankie Bakhos-McCarthy could teach a lot of grown-ups something about recycling.
Wainuioamata marae closed for the year to become Covid vaccine clinic
The Wainuioamata community has sacrificed its marae for the kaupapa of 'saving lives'.
SH2 now clear after multiple-vehicle crash at Lower Hutt
Police are responding to the crash, which occurred at 3.40pm.
Hutt City's $30m Eastern Bays shared path gets the green light
Spades will hit the ground in the middle of the year - the start of a five-year project.
Trucky McTruckface - Lower Hutt names new trucks
When you ask Lower Hutt to think of the trashiest names ever, they don't disappoint.
Opinion: The gateway to Wellington shouldn't be Burger King
It's embarrassing the city doesn't have a direct public transport service to the airport.
'Failure to thrive': The one-of-a-kind toddler with unnamed condition
She's the only person in New Zealand with a condition that doesn't even have a name.
Police arrest man after death threats to National MP
A man has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill National MP Simeon Brown.
Hutt high school students take mould protest to Parliament
Students turned up with their school work, chairs and tables.
Man who attacked pregnant partner sentenced to home detention
His partner was 10 weeks pregnant when he unleashed an attack on her stomach.
Chocolate beer, chocolate pizza at first craft chocolate festival
Chocolate fans can buy tickets from May 24.
Air Force member accused of indecently assaulting comrade at party
Leading aircraftman Nicole Leger is accused of indecently assaulting her comrade.
Mouldy high school classroom block to be demolished
Hutt Valley HS year 12 and 13 students will split time between school and satellite hub.
Frenzied attempted murder on relative caused by schizophrenia, court finds
Godfrey Okot has been detained as a special patient in hospital.
Counterfeit cash: Businesses warned, person found with 14 fake $100 notes
One person has been charged in the Hutt with possession of counterfeit notes.
Man suffers burns in Whanganui shed fire
Explosions were also heard as gas tanks exploded.
'You stabbed him like a pig': Family's emotional statements at sentencing
Colin Phillips' partner says she can still feel his last kiss on her lips.
Man imprisoned after filming himself sexually abusing child
One of his victims realised it was wrong after completing a programme at school.
'Warning bells' at school ahead of mould discovery, says Principals' Federation
Hutt Valley High School senior students return to partial remote learning next term.
'Lucky to be alive': Driver in shock after load falls off van, crushes windscreen
The man's father wants to see the roofing company held accountable.
SH2 at Lower Hutt now open after serious crash
Police reported one person had suffered serious injuries.
Pāua poachers banned from fishing after repeat offences
A Lower Hutt man and a Napier man were sentenced last week in unrelated cases.
'Unsafe levels of mould' in classroom prompt remote learning fears
Eight classrooms in Hutt Valley High School have been "isolated" following the discovery.
Couple with four kids left paying jobs to pursue street art
Charles and Janine Williams have travelled the world creating street art.
Five Covid-19 vaccination centres open in Wellington
Lower Hutt one to start giving out the vaccine to healthcare and border workers first.
Lower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductions
The Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.
Wairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on train
Police said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.
Upper Hutt barely increases water renewals investment, others quadruple budget
Upper Hutt increases its renewal budget by just 15 per cent, despite region's water woes.
Police seek witnesses after boy indecently assaulted on train
Police say the boy wasn't injured but is understandably shaken by the incident.
Ready to ride: Masterton school bike track opens
The track would be 1250m within the school grounds, connected to nearby farm and wetlands.
Killed cyclist's family 'devastated' driver back behind wheel
Khing Wong was granted a limited licence in court today.
Driver who killed cyclist allowed behind the wheel again
Khing Wong will be allowed to drive again under "restrictive" conditions.
Sentence shortened for man who left unconscious victim next to burning car
The victim was hospitalised for several days and required rehabilitation.