A 27yo was in Whanganui District Court and a 31yo in the Lower Hutt District Court today.

The community should not be alarmed, but they should be aware, the DHB says.

Kevin Ratana was shot outside his home as he left for the gym.

The woman could not understand why the rental company would need the information.

Six people injured after car crashes into two other vehicles in Avalon, Lower Hutt.

Jessica Mortlock went missing on Monday and was found today.

Leyton-Leigh Alderson was impaired by alcohol and cannabis when he crashed.

The 50-year-old was charged with murder today in the Hutt Valley District Court.

Stolen plates are usually used in petrol drive-offs, but there hasn't been an increase.

Man shot in the early hours of Sunday morning on Hanson Grove.

A woman said she heard "angry boys" saying they were going to come back and "deal to it".

Police were called to Hanson Gr at 2.30am after the man was shot from a passing vehicle.

Daughter says INZ's treatment of mother was inhumane and cruel.

The property has it all - a view, bush walks, waterfalls, and a whopping seven bedrooms.

Before the upgrade, even the fire couldn't keep the cold away, David and Carol Coffin say.

Stolen vintage race car, believed to be one of only 11 in the world, found in Lower Hutt.

Police would like to speak to a man who was seen leaving the area in a station wagon.

'I just wanted to stay inside... you don't want to get involved in that kind of thing.'

Police had taken one person into custody following the incident.

A 30-year-old woman was arrested at a nearby address several hours after incident.

The 32-year-old speedster has been given a home detention sentence.

Andrew Davie and a Lower Hutt woman arranged to meet up so he could abuse the girl.

Two vehicles were damaged after a collision in Lower Hutt.

Weepu had ordered his food, but passed out drunk at the wheel before he could receive it.

Former rugby star found slumped over the wheel in early morning food run.

Eleven Fire and Emergency crews are at the scene of a factory fire in Lower Hutt.

Members of the public have helped police arrest an alleged meth-dealer in Lower Hutt.

Donald Keepa was on remand for a serious assault, but is not considered a danger.

Donald Keepa, 38, is wanted for escaping custody after an incident at Lower Hutt hospital.

Last year's winner was a draped assortment of cut up carpet.