'F**king arrest them all': Brawl erupts inside Wellington courtroom, armed police respond
About 10 police units responded to the brawl, opposite Parliament.
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New details revealed in Baby Ru case, police still seeking the truth
It's been more than three months since Baby Ru suffered fatal blunt force trauma.
'Do the right thing by Baby Ru', police urge
Police say they are 'absolutely committed' to getting justice.
Cost-cutting looms for Hutt City RiverLink
The RiverLink project for Lower Hutt will go ahead despite budget blowout.
Birthday party shooting: Pair accused of murder appear in court
Rawiri Zane Wharerau, 39, and brother Hemi, 41, were shot at their home in December.
Back to school: Dropping the kids off on the family bike
Richie Russell thinks more people should start cycling their kids to school.
Three charged after birthday party murder
A group of people have been charged with murder and attempted murder.
State house tenant owed $13,300 back rent
When a visit was made, the tenant's relative had been living in the house rent-free.
Passerby rushes to aid of unconscious man - then steals his e-scooter
It's not yet confirmed whether the scooter has been returned.
'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back
The incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.
Occupants of car flee with possible firearm after spiking
Police make two arrests and say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
'Mongrel Mob Fest, not Juicy Fest': Gang violence spoils music festival, dad says
Young dad copped can of beer to the back of the head and witnessed numerous fights.
21 days, 8 homicides: Police investigate nearly double usual rate of deaths
The rate of homicides in the country has almost doubled over the past three weeks.
Police officer hit with bottle, six arrests amid suspected gang presence at festival
Anofficer was hit by a bottle outside the hip-hop festival Juicy Fest in Wellington.
Fatal Lower Hutt shooting: Police execute search warrant at gang-linked property
One man was fatally shot at a birthday party, another was left fighting for his life.
Liquidators formally demand $780k from failed travel company We Are Bamboo
The director has rejected suggestions he breached his duties.
Ōtaki woman honoured for services to community-led development, governance and education
Mary-Jane Rivers says founding Inspiring Communities has been the highlight of her career.
Cut the crap: Lower Hutt residents should ‘stop pooing’ if they want to stop the city stinking
The stench is causing concerns for a highly anticipated festival.
‘I’ve got a family, I cannot die’: Kayaker's warning after surviving plunge into Wellington Harbour
His kayak flipped, his lifejacket broke and his phone sank - how did Chris Casey survive?
Gang members attended Stokes Valley birthday celebration where two men were shot
Police are calling for CCTV and dashcam footage of the incident.
One dead, one in hospital with life-threatening injuries after Lower Hutt shooting
Police are hunting for a person after a fatal Lower Hutt shooting early this morning.
51 calls for help as Wellington hit by freak storm
Buckets of rain, large hail, surface flooding and a tornado battered Wellington yesterday.
'There was a roof here this morning': Hutt South MP Chris Bishop's electoral office hit by tornado
Bishop took to Twitter to reveal the new look of his damaged office.
Bruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the sea
OPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.
Witness intimidated with throat-cutting gesture outside court
Throat-slitting gesture 'happens all the time', defence lawyer said, but judge disagreed.
Petone gets its post office back, but in a new spot
Placing the service at the Petone Neighbourhood Hub would ensure it was well-used.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Police arrest man after Naenae hit-and-run death
The man is due to appear in Lower Hutt District Court today.
Five hit-and-runs in five months, victims living 'nightmare'
The lower North Island has been rocked by multiple deadly incidents since mid-June.
Police name Naenae hit-and-run victim
Anita Rani was hit by a car and killed last week on Naenae Rd.
Areas of interest in fatal hit and run revealed
A woman was killed in the hit and run on Naenae Rd.
The Kiwi shoe company using cactus leather
Entrepreneur on taking his family's Kiwi footwear legacy from Lower Hutt to California.
Mall reinstates sensory Santa slots after axing draws complaints
Parents accuse mall of priortising pets over kids with sensory or disability issuses.
'My heart shrunk': Witness at scene of fatal hit-and-run describes shock
The woman used a blanket from her home to cover the victim's body.