EmploymentLower Hutt company fined $42k for unlawful wage deductionsThe Labour Inspectorate said wage deductions must always be agreed to by the employee.17 Mar 11:59 PM
New ZealandWairarapa police identify person of interest after boy indecently assaulted on trainPolice said they were working with the man's family and that of the young victim.10 Mar 11:25 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 ZealandPolice seek witnesses after boy indecently assaulted on trainPolice say the boy wasn't injured but is understandably shaken by the incident.10 Mar 12:09 AM
New ZealandReady to ride: Masterton school bike track opensThe track would be 1250m within the school grounds, connected to nearby farm and wetlands.03 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandKilled cyclist's family 'devastated' driver back behind wheelKhing Wong was granted a limited licence in court today.23 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandDriver who killed cyclist allowed behind the wheel againKhing Wong will be allowed to drive again under "restrictive" conditions.22 Feb 07:53 PM
New ZealandSentence shortened for man who left unconscious victim next to burning carThe victim was hospitalised for several days and required rehabilitation.21 Feb 09:35 PM
New ZealandMore than 100 job offers in a week: 'Astounding' support for young jobseekerMessages of support, as well as active job offers, came from all corners of the world.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandVictim of fatal assault near Te Papa namedA man who died in hospital yesterday following a serious assault has been named.18 Feb 01:56 AM
New ZealandJudge declares conflict in court decision: 'I have cycled the same route where victim was killed'Khing Wong was sentenced in November for the fatal crash.18 Feb 01:13 AM
New ZealandWellington median house prices jump 27.7 per centLast month nearly 20 per cent of homes in the capital sold for $1 million or more.15 Feb 10:08 PM
Kahu'No one wants to give her a chance': The straight-A student turned away from 40 jobsHow the pandemic has become one more barrier for jobseekers with a disability.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSprinkler ban for Wellington region from midnight FridayThe use of any unattended watering system will be banned in and around Wellington.12 Feb 12:14 AM
New Zealand'Shattered into pieces': Hit-and-run victim's stunning act of forgiveness'I can imagine he's probably going through hell right now,' Anna Chesterfield said.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaita hit and run: Accused in courtJade Mark Harris has been charged over the hit and run in Taita.10 Feb 08:04 PM
New Zealand'Emaciated' horse left without food for weeksThe horse went several weeks without any food, and minimal water.10 Feb 01:42 AM
New ZealandWellington's airport bus off the road until mid-2022The regional council is now taking control of securing the Airport Flyer's future.08 Feb 10:32 PM
EnvironmentWalking and cycling track from Wellington to Lower Hutt gets green lightNZTA expects the number of cycle trips between Wellington and the Hutt to triple.06 Feb 07:30 AM
New ZealandMan arrested over Taita hit and run that put mum-of-two in ICUA person has been arrested in relation to the serious incident in Taita.03 Feb 10:16 PM
New Zealand'It will be weighing on their conscience': Family of hit and run victim implore driver to come forwardThe mum-of-two awaits surgery, and answers, after being hit by a car that did not stop.02 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandPolice locate car in 'disturbing' hit-and-run that put mum in ICUMother-of-two Anna Chesterfield remains in intensive care.01 Feb 09:32 PM
New ZealandPolice told of sudden death at Wellington beachThe incident happened at Petone Beach in Lower Hutt.01 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandHorror hit-and-run: Mum of two in ICU as police hunt carA single mother was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Saturday in Taita.31 Jan 08:39 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt car involved in Taitā hit-and-runPolice have released an image of a car being sought after a Taitā hit-and-run.31 Jan 05:23 AM
New ZealandSerious injuries as Taita hit-and-run suspectedSerious injuries after midday hit-and-run in Wellington suburb reported.30 Jan 10:58 PM
New ZealandFatal South Wairarapa crash: Motorist namedGodwell Mahowa, 58, died after the collision at Speedy's Crossing on Western Lake Rd.29 Jan 01:53 AM
New ZealandCar park tragedy: Man who killed stranger eligible for paroleEmilio Tanirau Whaanga headbutted man then went shopping while victim lay in carpark.26 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandOne dead after boat capsizes in Wellington's Days BayEmergency services were called just after 4pm.24 Jan 04:55 AM
New ZealandSupermarket worker stole nearly $20k in gift cardsMarise Te Puni was working at a supermarket when she committed the crime.20 Jan 01:34 AM
New Zealand'You can't build them fast enough': Escalating rents drive families into emergency housingEmergency housing special needs grants have more than doubled in two years.14 Jan 06:32 PM
New ZealandCafes vie for most decadent drink in summer challengeLower Hutt cafes and eateries will be serving up their most decadent drinks this month.12 Jan 12:19 AM
Kahu'Deep pain' as precious taonga stolen from charityThe set of carvings were gifted to the organisation by inmates at Rimutaka Prison.08 Jan 12:20 AM
New ZealandMissing Lower Hutt woman found safeShe was last seen at her Stokes Valley address on Sunday.28 Dec 06:59 PM
