New ZealandThree arrested for murder, arson of elderly man in Stokes ValleyThree men were arrested for murder and arson in Stokes Valley.19 Mar 02:14 AM
New ZealandHealth NZ admits ‘gap in communications’ over non-existent sick baby unitDocuments reveal the timeline of how the unit was quietly shelved. 18 Mar 09:54 PM
New ZealandHealth NZ refuses to release rent costs for sick baby unit that doesn’t existNegotiations are under way with another health provider to take on the lease.17 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneJoanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in townOPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.14 Mar 10:00 PM
CrimeDeadly 50th birthday party: Host recalls feeling ‘paralysed’ after being shotHemi Wharerau was badly injured and his brother Rawiri was killed in a shooting.12 Mar 07:00 AM
Crime'It went past my hand’: B'day party fatal shooting witness describes chaos as bullets flewThe woman described the final moments before the victim was shot and fell to the ground.11 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandGang couple allegedly fled town, left child behind, after fatal 50th birthday party shootingBut their lawyers say they didn't even know anyone was injured after the shooting.10 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandBus crash blocks road, motorists told to avoid areaEmergency services were alerted to the incident on Hutt Rd at 10.20am. 09 Mar 10:16 PM
BusinessHousing slump: One suburb sees 30% drop in median valuesValues fell from a peak of a median $1.42m in December 2021 to $985,000 in February.08 Mar 08:53 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau calls for Wellington Water chairman to be removed from boardThe Local Government Minister has sought advice on potential interventions.06 Mar 03:25 AM
New Zealand‘More than happy’: Couple’s $29k bid wins French river cruise at auctionThe auction raised funds for Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.05 Mar 05:13 PM
New ZealandSociopath teen rapist named in rare suppression liftThe teen would normally have kept suppression but his case was sent to the adult court.04 Mar 11:09 PM
BusinessNZ’s biggest hotel deal: Precinct selling InterContinental Auckland to SingaporeansPrecinct bought the building in 2012 then undertook a massive $310m renovation of it.04 Mar 08:16 PM
CrimeGang patch ban challenged, lawyer cites Nazi Germany, Taliban comparisonsGang member Mana-Apiti Brown is appealing his conviction for wearing a Nomads cap. 04 Mar 12:26 AM
New Zealand‘Total basket case’: Emergency meeting to be held on damning Wellington Water reportsWellington Water chairman Nick Leggett's future is expected to be discussed tomorrow. 03 Mar 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisGeorgina Campbell‘Nothing short of a scandal’: Call for Wellington Water chairman to resign Another scathing report about the company reveals ratepayers have been ripped off. 03 Mar 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘The nuns stole me’: Man’s decades-long search for birth family truthsIt took 36 years to meet his parents – and is taking almost as long to get answers.28 Feb 09:00 PM
KahuMother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship finalDefending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLower Hutt house fire deliberately lit: policeA person at the house woke up to find the front porch ablaze. 27 Feb 09:50 PM
New Zealand‘A really precious thing’: New owners rally for Rotorua Supper ClubThe Supper Club event supports two Ronald McDonald Family Retreats in Rotorua.24 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandTrial with $600k cash and 11kg meth: Man convicted on multiple drug chargesGuilty verdicts after police seize 11kg of meth, $600,000 cash, and 17 phones.18 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandHistoric Hastings church hall columns up for grabsThe columns were salvaged from the demolished Wesley Methodist Hall.17 Feb 10:55 PM
CrimeDefence argue for acquittal in major meth case, accuse police of failing to follow policyThe defendant was allegedly found with 11kg of meth, $600,000 in cash and 17 cellphones.17 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Give me everything you have’: Teen jailed for armed robbery spreeThe judge allowed 60% in discounts for his youth, pleas, and remorse. 15 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
Crime$673,000 cash, 11.3kg meth found in drug searches, court hearsCrown says Sunia To'ofohe was a drug dealer; defence says he's a victim of poor policing.10 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Boy racer facing multiple charges after performing burnouts in Lower HuttThe 24-year-old man was taken into police custody and had his car impounded.09 Feb 12:35 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorNCEA standards: Are schools teaching to the test?OPINION: NCEA's common assessments should reflect true literacy and maths skills.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand$19,000 cash, drugs, and $8k watch seized in Hutt Valley raidThe 38-year-old appeared in court on multiple drug and supply charges.05 Feb 03:22 AM
New Zealand‘Slipping through the cracks’: Community concern for missing Hutt manPolice are searching the Hutt River for signs of the missing man.02 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured in ‘incident’ at Lower Hutt mallPolice were called to Queens Drive at 6.30am. 02 Feb 06:24 PM
New Zealand‘They’ve broken a promise’: Special care unit for sick babies quietly shelvedThe new Health Minister has ordered a briefing on why the unit has not been delivered. 02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFast food chain calls in traffic management as queues block roadLower Hutt's new Popeyes outlet has opened with a bang.28 Jan 09:08 PM
New ZealandMan charged with manslaughter after hospital altercationA 23-year-old man was due to appear in the Hutt Valley District Court today.28 Jan 03:27 AM
