Murder accused fit to enter plea on stabbing
The defendant is fit to plead, but may have a defence of insanity.
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College names teenager killed by train
Emergency services attended the incident in Wallaceville this morning.
Person dies after being struck by train in Upper Hutt
The person died after being struck by the train about 11.15am.
Man threatens stepfather with machete
Joshua Forman also said his stepfather needed to have his head cut off.
Man who saved woman from train says he's no hero
Angelo Brown saw the woman faint onto the tracks, and sprung into action.
Bystander rescues woman who fainted on rail tracks
The woman was waiting at the platform when she fainted and fell onto the tracks.
Third time unlucky: Pharmacy robbery suspect returns to scene of crime
The man showed up to the pharmacy a third time last night, and was arrested.
Could mystery thieves be stockpiling number plates?
Stolen plates are usually used in petrol drive-offs, but there hasn't been an increase.
Manhunt after robber pulls large knife on pharmacy staff
Police extremely concerned about behaviour of man who pulled knife on pharmacy staff.
Big Read: Commander of slain NZ troops tells story for first time
NZDF blocked Craig Wilson's account of the infamous battle - but now it can be told.
Insanity defence looked at for murder accused
The judge has extended an interim suppression order of the man's name.
Judge: 'Were stolen toes actually human?'
A man on charges of theft and interfering with human remains ended up escaping conviction.
Early morning house fire in Upper Hutt
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Murder accused in court over Upper Hutt stabbing
Murder accused appears in court and will reappear in the High Court next month.
Arrest after man dies in Upper Hutt stabbing
A man has died following a stabbing in Upper Hutt, north of Wellington today.
Spate of serious crashes overnight leaves five injured
One person was critically injured, another two were seriously injured in separate crashes.
SH2 reopens after serious crash near Upper Hutt
A motorcyclist has been critically injured in an accident on SH2 near Upper Hutt.
Five times over limit: Drink driver tries to destroy blood test
He offered no explanation for why he jumped on the blood kit box.
'Painful irony': 212km/h speedster's relative hit by car
The 32-year-old speedster has been given a home detention sentence.
Logging truck and car collide on Rimutaka Hill Rd
The crash is currently blocking the road and commuters can expect delays.
Indecent assault: Man charged after TV appeal
Man arrested and charged with indecent assault following TV appeal.
Community creates labyrinth for winter festival
Free workshops are open for people in the Hutt to get involved in.
Pension policy: 'I don't want to be a bludger'
Hard look taken at controversial legislation widely considered to unfairly penalise some.
Learner driver clocked at 212km/h in street race
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Upper Hutt man denies murdering 5-month-old baby
The man accused of murdering his 5-month-old baby can now be named.
Family to drink driver killer: 'We forgive you'
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Man who stole human toes posted theft on Instagram
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Pedestrian killed by car in Hamilton
Witnesses tried to give the person CPR at the scene but were unable to revive them.
Woman dies after being hit by car
It is unclear how the crash happened, a police spokeswoman said.
Macabre: Man charged with stealing human toes from exhibit
A man is accused of stealing two toes from a famous travelling exhibition of dead bodies.
Meet the Kiwi making $400 a week playing Fortnite
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