Serious crash closes State Highway Two near Welllington
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Water pollution warnings for Wellington, Lower Hutt after wastewater discharges
“When it’s raining, wastewater volumes are higher than usual, and some wastewater may bypass the full treatment, resulting…
Magnitude 4.7 earthquake jolts lower North Island early Boxing Day
More than 2180 people have reported feeling the tremor, with many saying they were jolted awake because of…
Neighbours of Kāinga Ora ‘helpless’ as tenant regularly throws household items over fence
In September, she laid a formal complaint with Kāinga Ora, and has continued to contact them when she…
Truck crashes into Lower Hutt building, Rutherford St closed
A Fire and Emergency shift manager said they were called to free the driver from the wreckage. Rutherford…
Lower Hutt motorcyclist seriously injured after fleeing police
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Police seize car, issue fines after illegal road gathering in Lower Hutt
Police were able to stay ahead of the group and “the group were never able to take hold…
Police appeal for sightings of wanted Lower Hutt man Trident Turner
Turner has previously been associated with the Mongrel Mob gang and is from Wainuiomata. It is not the…
Bay of Plenty crash: Witnesses call on NZTA to lower speed limit at SH2 Waiotahe
NZTA says safety improvements have been under way in the area since 2021, including the installation of road…
Lower Hutt’s cost-neutral social housing strategy turns $13m into 284 homes
“It is a break-even model, which is really important and I think that’s what people, particularly in the…
Multiple child abuse cases in lower North Island raise concern
A 6-month-old baby who was found with critical injuries at a Foxton Beach house died in July, for…
Pressure on retailers not letting up amid Smiths City, Kitchen Things difficulties
“It’s a cumulative factor, I think that’s the biggest challenge. We’ve had two or three years of really…