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Lois Tolley killing: Emotions high as accused in court
Man accused of murdering Lois Tolley has appeared in court for a second time.

Man let dog suffer with cancer
The dog had two cancerous masses and was in an emaciated condition when found

Best of 2019: Property speculators made $1000 a day during boom
They were some of the bogeymen of the boom years. But what did house flippers really do?

Sobs in court as Lois Tolley murder accused revealed
Police have arrested a man for the murder of Lois Tolley in Upper Hutt in December 2016.

Upper Hutt death: Police still investigating
Kaimana Kopa Paul died during an incident on Wednesday night.

Coral's killer admits attempted murder of fellow inmate
The man who killed Coral-Ellen Burrows has admitted the vicious attack in prison.

Man dies on the main street of Upper Hutt
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.

Family overwhelmed by support after special needs man assaulted in Upper Hutt
Raymond Burnside, 45, was assaulted on his way home in Lower Hutt on Wednesday evening.

Fiercest of the fierce: What happens to failed Police dogs?
Up to 45 per cent of police puppies don't make the cut to join the ranks.

Prisoner in court on attempted murder charge against inmate
The 45-year-old appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court this morning on the charge.

Severe thunderstorms, 'large hail and damaging winds' to hit central NZ
Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.

Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community
Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.

Steamroller rampage: Man's leg broken in four places
Dylan was run over by a car that was trying to flee the rampaging road roller.

'I've never been so scared': Steamroller rampage victim
Two victims say they believed their lives were in danger during the incident.

Police ramp up security to protect steamroller rampage accused
A witness says the scene was chaotic when a roller started ploughing into cars.

Mayor's car stolen from gym after keys swiped from locker
Mayor Wayne Guppy said the police found the car that same evening.

School camps saved: Parents will still pay
Schools can charge for camps and still get a $150 grant.

Edible hot chocolate cup designed for challenge
There are 17 creative hot chocolates to choose from, including one made with beetroot.

National promises fix for Hutt traffic woes
Simon Bridges says National will provide the long-awaited Melling interchange.

Red flags for killer stepfather
The signs were there that William Wakefield could hurt his baby stepson.

No verdict yet on alleged baby murder
William Wakefield admits killing the baby, but says it was not murder.

Police praise public for help
People reported a man acting aggressively to a woman and her children in Upper Hutt.

Stepfather admits shaking baby but denies it was murder
William Wakefield told police he shook the baby three times to hurt him, the court heard.

Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt
Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.

Why are capital's fuel prices higher than Auckland despite no regional fuel tax?
The highest price in Wellington today was $2.35 for 91.

Two men charged after prison stabbing
Two men have been charged with stabbing their fellow inmate in the chest.

Lack of science by college age a 'disgrace'
The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.

Councillor warns against cheap fuel prices
Low costs at the new fuel stop shouldn't be seen as a good thing, Iona Pannett says.