Latest from Lower Hutt

Police appeal for sightings of dangerous man on the run

Police are looking for Bryce Studd-Proctor, 35, who has a warrant to arrest.

'Organised rumble': Up to 200 youths from rival schools in mass brawl

The brawl follows a week of violence in Taitā, Lower Hutt.

‘Scared the crap out of me’: Wellingtonians shaken awake by 4.7 magnitude quake

The tremor hit just before 5.20am.

Armed man arrested after 10-hour standoff with police in Lower Hutt

Shortly before 8pm, police entered the address and a man was taken into custody.

'Targeted incident': Person critically injured after assault at Lower Hutt petrol station

Residents can expect to see an increased police presence.

Teen's love of music a source of strength against terminal cancer

Otis Hill was given three months to live back in 2022.

'F**king arrest them all': Brawl erupts inside Wellington courtroom, armed police respond

About 10 police units responded to the brawl, opposite Parliament.

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.

'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.