Toddler who died in unexplained circumstances was 'the soul' of his family
Ruthless-Empire was one day away from turning 2 when he died in Hutt Hospital.
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Police investigating ‘unexplained’ death in Lower Hutt
The person died at Hutt Hospital yesterday
'Heartless idiots': Hoax bomb threat disrupts school and tangi
The wife of the deceased remained behind with his body as everyone was evacuated.
Police dog bites school boy out running with PE class
The incident occurred when the police dog was pursuing a group of offenders.
'No one deserves to die in that manner': Police push for information on homicide
Police have urged people to come forward with information on the homicide.
'Joker of the party': Dad-of-three named after body found in 'suspicious' house fire
Dean Kahukiwa “loved his kids and loved everybody", say his family.
Winning $24.25m Lotto ticket still unclaimed
Wainuiomata is abuzz with questions over who the big winner could be.
Police car involved in crash in Lower Hutt this afternoon
One person, who was not in the police vehicle, received minor injuries.
Mum guilty of wounding adopted daughter
The woman flatly denied beating the girls with wooden rods, a chair and a dog collar.
Doctor asks mum if Down syndrome baby should be resuscitated
The woman was 'shocked' at the implications of the doctor's comment.
Ruff ride: Man imprisoned after stealing car with labrador in the back
The car thief had an unexpected passenger.
Child dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claims
The girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.
'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuse
The girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.
Wellington landmark at risk of demolition due to rising costs, climate change
But locals would like popular quake-damaged wharf kept for heritage value.
'Dangerous' hit and run driver going 100km/h on wrong side of road
Chad Clark hit the pedestrian with 'extreme force', with no attempt to swerve or brake.
Person critically injured in Lower Hutt motorcycle crash
One person is being taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
Mike Munro: It’s values that win votes when times are tough
OPINION: Voting often has little to do with the merits of policies.
New iwi community services buildings completed in Lower Hutt
Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa has opened a new building at Te Whiti Park in Waiwhetū.
Family remember 'beloved' hit-and-run victim
Megan Finlayson was remembered by her family as someone with "infectious joy".
Pomare Station hit and run accused arrested
Police earlier called for Chad Clark to come to court to face charges.
Up to an hour to leave suburb: 'Nightmare' traffic for residents
Some residents are spending up to an hour in the car just to leave their suburb.
Hotel review: Riverside views at Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Guests at the 4.5 star hotel can pick between river and garden views.
'Grateful she wasn't alone': Sibling thanks public after sister killed in hit and run
The woman was killed in a hit and run near Pomare Station about 7am.
Controversial sex book sparks anger for library users
The book contains information about sexuality, consent, pleasure and sexual positions.
School bus driver sacked after waving down cops to warn unruly students
The driver found a dismissal letter in her mailbox on Christmas Eve.
Travel company that lost millions to crypto-trading received Covid wage subsidy
We Are Bamboo received thousands in wage subsidies from the Government.
Taxi driver's phone stolen, $27k taken through bank app
Several people received portions of the $27,000 stolen from the victim.
Duped customers fuming after We Are Bamboo bosses blew cash on lavish living
Director Colin Salisbury was building a boat to sail the world in.
Man films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'
Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.
Gone to the dogs? Hot chocolate challenge caters to pooches
This year's challenge has something for everyone - including the pets.
Kiwi travel company lost millions in customer funds on crypto-trading
Some of the money was also lost to fraudulent crypto-trading platforms.
Townhouse residents 'gutted' over proposal to remove parking
Residents bought the townhouses with the understanding they could park on the street.