Council could crack down on $80,000 unpaid fees
Gardens, fences and garages spilling on to council land may start drawing fees.
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Picture: 'I've been framed' - Murderer's outburst to judge in court
Warren Pay told the judge he was an "old man" who was attacked from behind by his victim.
NZ's youngest mayor still gets asked for ID
Campbell Barry is New Zealand's youngest mayor, at 28 years old.
Person seriously injured in car v cycle crash at Petone
One seriously hurt in crash involving car and cyclist.
Fatal headbutt: Man admits manslaughter in car park row
Killer claimed to police his victim had walked into his head in car park row.
Two appear in court over Taita homicide
Women in the public gallery cried during the brief appearances.
Person critically injured after assault in Lower Hutt
Police were called just before 7pm.
$9.4m for Hutt maternity services 'not a magic bullet'
The money will go towards improving the Hutt's maternity services and facilities.
Damning report: Hutt City's woeful water pipes
Wellington City isn't alone in poo-gate, Hutt City Council now faces its day of reckoning.
Mum describes loss of newborn: 'Every step of the delivery, something went wrong'
A mother says her baby may not have died if hospital staff had acted more quickly.
Police name Taita homicide victim
The 56-year-old Bay of Plenty man was visiting family in Wellington when he died.
Police launch homicide investigation into Taita death
Man found with critical injuries early on Sunday morning died a short time after.
Man dies after being found with critical injuries in Lower Hutt
Police have cordoned off the scene while they investigate the man's death.
Capital's tight rental market pushes emergency grants to $1m
Quarterly spend on grants cracks a million dollars, numbers skyrocket in 18 months.
Dog-gone! Court fight over family's 'stolen' pet chihuahua
The Mains said they spent 14 months anxiously waiting to get their elderly pet back.
Grateful wife: 'I want you to know part of your loved one is very much alive'
"I am now not scared I won't grow old with my husband" says transplant recipient's wife.
Market pressure: Social housing wait list jumps 42% in month
Vulnerable people priced out of the market as people look further afield than Wellington.
Cemetery Circuit hometown heroes
Whanganui has proven a breeding ground for talented motorcycle racers over many years.
Fearful state house tenant ignored - until she was raped, she says
A woman told Kainga Ora she felt unsafe in her home but was only moved after a rape.
Three rescued from fallen lift in Lower Hutt
A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the lift had dropped between floors.
Teen charged after woman stabbed in Wellington park
A 16-year-old will appear in Youth Court tomorrow.
Suzuki Series: Table set for Whanganui after tight round at Manfeild.
Richard Cooper and Damon Rees battle in Formula 1, Richie Dibben climbing in Formula 2.
Suzuki Series roars into life in Taupo
It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.
Homicide inquiry launched after death in Lower Hutt
Police said it appeared the man fell and hit his head during the fight.
Person critical after fight in Hutt carpark
The person is believed to have hit their head and suffered a seizure.
Marley to the rescue: Labrador saves dog swept out to sea
Marley 'did like a tugboat' and pushed the little dog back towards the shore.
Karla Cardno's killer again refused parole
Parole Board has again denied Dally his freedom.
Lois Tolley murder: Accused enters not guilty plea
The man will keep his name secret for now.
Watch: Youth filmed 'car-bombing' at Lower Hutt dealership
Stevens Motors is offering a reward to catch the boy caught causing the damage.
Lower Hutt couple's dog had wound crawling with maggots
The couple used traditional Chinese medicine instead of taking the dog to a vet.
Teen missing since Friday found safe
Girl located after police put a call out for information on her whereabouts.
Motorbikes: Another big international field set for December's Suzuki Series
Riders from Britain, Ireland, France, Belgium and Australia coming to the Cemetery Circuit
Weird and wonderful moments of local body elections
From crazy billboards to crazy candidate mishaps, it's been an interesting few weeks.