Latest from Lower Hutt

Funeral for vet who went into debt to help animals

Animals were welcome at the funeral for beloved veterinarian Ian Hughes today.

Watch: Dairy owner takes on robbers - says he knew one as a child

The whole incident took about 30 seconds, the dairy owner said.

The woman behind the film: 'I'm whāngai myself'

Sharing the Love filmmaker shares her own experiences of being brought up by family.

Couple could be liable over 'crash-proof' concrete blocks

Couple believe the unorthodox measure is keeping his children safe.

Trains slow down as heat risks rails

There are speed restrictions on the Wairarapa line in cause the heat misaligns the tracks.

NZ under-18 1500m smashed at Cooks

Wind denied athletes the chance of Commonwealth Games qualifications at Cooks Classic

Man vows to build a wall after crashes

Man vowing to build a wall to protect his house if authorities don't take action soon.

Couple's concrete blocks protect from third car crash

After two previous incidents on their property the Naenae couple have been spared a third.

Missing woman spent night in bush: 'I knew I needed to stop'

Kerry Scott became lost in bush but walked out at first light.

Police seek information on taxi driver assault

Police are interested in talking to people who may have filmed an assault in Lower Hutt.

Concrete block couple told of 'corner of doom'

"We have a massive problem on this street," Louise Ansell says.

Fed-up couple line berm with concrete blocks

The Naenae residents had just gone to sleep when a car ploughed through their fence.

Taxi assault over seatbelt dispute

It is unclear whether the assault was related to the seatbelt or the fare.

The coastal hazards councils were not warned about

Climate Change Minister James Shaw to release Govt guidance on coastal hazards on Friday.

Parole for woman who lured man to death

Kelly Crook, who lured a man to his death in 2014, is being paroled early next year.

Rose bushes stolen under cover of darkness

Lower Hutt residents are waking up to discover their beloved rose bushes have been stolen.

Lois Tolley murder: Police narrow suspect list to 12

Suspects either directly involved, helped plan attack, or assisted the killers after.

1kg of cocaine found in Lower Hutt bust

Three foreigners have been arrested for allegedly distributing cocaine around Wellington.