Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt
Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.
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Hamilton to Auckland train service 'to give commuters a choice'
New Hamilton to Auckland commuter train service to be equipped with Wi-Fi.
Dog tracking app to be rolled out in Hutt
The dog's tag will send a GPS signal when it passes another cellphone with the app.
Lack of science by college age a 'disgrace'
The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.
Man raises money for parents' wedding after mum's terminal diagnosis
Dylan Sims says it's time the focus was put on his parents and their wedding dream.
Girl who disappeared: New theory in 58yr cold case
New theory claims missing teen Wendy Mayes' body hidden in construction site in 1961.
'Lost for words': The district where 16 have died in 34 days
Something's got to change, mayor says, as deaths continue.
Atiamuri crash: Tributes for 'Scouts mum' killed
A givealittle page has been set up to help Jenny Rodgers' children.
Alleged sex toy thieves ditch getaway car in bumbling adult store escape
'Dumb n Dumber dropped pretty much everything they were carrying' says adult shop worker
What to do if your house is damp and cold
Greg Street visited reporter Melissa Nightingale's home to see how cold and damp it is.
Poor knowledge prompts beauty salon bylaw
There was a lack of understanding around infections and how to prevent them.
Neighbours win: Developer to shorten Lower Hutt's 'prison wall' fences
The towering fences can be lowered, but should remain consistent in height.
How's that view? Neighbours fume over 'prison wall' fences in new development
Towering fences are causing angst among residents living near a new subdivision.
Schools launch $23K campaign to 'say no to hubs'
School group launches campaign to "say no to hubs" controlling schools.
Illegal gun owner 'wants no harm to anyone'
Avau Venu had the guns for hunting purposes, the court heard.
House flipped for $70k profit within two weeks
The house sold for $440,000. Within a couple of weeks, it sold again for $510,000.
Family mourn unexpected death of young husband and father
Chris Dawson, 39, died on Saturday after suffering a cardiac event while out running.
Lagoon death a 'tragic accident' family say
Sarah Mayne's family described her as a loving and kind person, at her funeral last month.
Court possible for owners of 10 quake-prone buildings in Hutt
The 10 Lower Hutt buildings were not brought up to scratch by their December deadline.
'Unruly tourists' accused of roofing scam want to get out of jail
The men will find out tomorrow whether they can be bailed.
Alleged roofing scammers appear in court
Police found the trio at a Lower Hutt property in the early hours of the morning.
Doorknocking Christians spoken to by police
They were simply trying to share the Good News when police got involved.
Over $500,000 of ACC money claimed for e-scooter incidents
Auckland had the most claims for any region, followed by Christchurch then Hutt Valley.
Murder accused 'free at last' after charge thrown out on first day of trial
Paddy Woods' murder trial was due to start today, but his charge has now been dismissed.
Murder accused pleads not guilty
Man charged after a fatal fight in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita has pleaded not guilty.
Bus crashes into fence in Lower Hutt
A bus crash has caused traffic to back up in Lower Hutt.
A look inside our geohazards monitoring centre
New centre already helping us better monitor earthquakes - and could save lives.
Wellington train network struggling in heat
Replacement buses are on standby and crews are inspecting the network.
'Dumb spear chucker': NZ bus service's racist text to customer
A Lower Hutt woman revealed she is a boycotting a bus service after receiving nasty text.
CCTV footage sought after gang brawl
Police still want to speak to witnesses or anyone with information about the fight.
Person seriously injured after vans rolls on Hutt Rd, Wellington
There will be significant delays in both directions.
Shops closed in Queensgate as water seeps in
It's not clear how much water has gotten into the stores.
Gun fired during gang brawl in Stokes Valley
A gun was fired during a mass brawl where witnesses reported seeing shotguns and machetes.
Four-car crash closes lanes in both directions on SH2
Motorists are being warned to expect delays as holidaymakers return home.