Clip-on walkway to Lower Hutt rail bridge design unworkable
A new walkway to cross Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River at Ava is likely to miss its mid-2026…
Police end investigation after reported calls for help from Masterton river
Police in Masterton have concluded inquiries after receiving reports of a person calling for help from the Waipoua…
Four charged in alleged meat, cosmetics and clothes shoplifting ring
An alleged shoplifting ring accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of meat, clothing and cosmetics across the…
Iconic kiwi birds return to New Zealand’s capital after a century-long absence
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A Kiwi bird is seen being held outside Parliament…
Cars hauled from Wellington stream over a week after devastating floods
Cars are still being pulled from a Wellington stream, more than a week after floods caused by torrential…
Upper Hutt Council chief executive departs
Upper Hutt City Council chief executive Geoff Swainson is stepping down. By Justin Wong, Local Democracy Reporter He…
Boy, 12, finds rare frogs while exploring Lower Hutt creek
A Lower Hutt boy has made what the Department of Conservation’s calling a “remarkable discovery” while exploring a…
India, New Zealand sign ‘once-in-a-generation’ free-trade deal
India and New Zealand on Monday signed a free-trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access,…
Chris Bishop misses Anzac service due to ‘communication breakdown’
Senior National Party MP and Attorney General Chris Bishop was notably absent when called upon to lay a…
Body found in burnt out car on Kapiti Coast beach
Police are investigating after a body was found in a burnt-out vehicle on the Kapiti Coast overnight. Emergency…
Teen charged with murder over Wainuiomata stabbing
A 17-year-old has been charged with murder over the stabbing of a man in Wainuiomata earlier this month.…
Body of missing Karori man found after Wellington floods
A body has been found in the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton. Sutton, who was in…