Proposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown out
The Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.
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'Mountain' of Christmas gifts for decile one school after kids expected to miss out
The school was hundreds of gifts short after a technical glitch.
'CCTV crucial': Police call for evidence after gang murder
Warnings issued for traffic disruption around Wellington during the funeral procession.
Boy playing near pond shortly before tragic death - witness
The witness said council should change the depth of the pond to make it safer.
'Armed and dangerous': Suspect wanted in slaying of ex-gang boss
Anyone harbouring or protecting Wipuhara Kapene could be prosecuted.
Boy who drowned in Lower Hutt park moved to NZ a few months ago
A Givealittle has been started to support the 'grieving family of Miles'.
'Tragic weekend': Four water deaths in 24 hours across NZ
The rise in deaths is a worry, Water Safety chief executive says.
One dead following medical event on Lower Hutt beach
Attempts to administer CPR failed despite emergency services' efforts.
'Unimaginable loss': Child drowns at popular Lower Hutt park
The child was pulled unresponsive from the water at about 8.10pm.
Child dies after water-related incident in Lower Hutt
Police said the death would be referred to the Coroner.
Police seek CCTV of fatal Lower Hutt shooting as hunt for large tattooed man continues
Police say they are hunting for a large, heavily tattooed man accused of the shooting.
Fatal Lower Hutt shooting victim was former gang president
The parties involved all knew each other, the police say.
New ferry announcement and Winston Peters bans greyhound racing | NZ Herald News Update
The Government's new ferry deal announcement is expected today and Winston Peters announces greyhound racing industry will wind down over the next 20 months. Video / NZ Herald
KiwiRail to upgrade Ava bridge, closing walkway for safety
KiwiRail to close Lower Hutt bridge walkway from February 24 for safety upgrades.
'Get help': Brave teen faces rapist in court, pleads for him not to harm anyone else
The girl has battled daily suicidal thoughts since the rape two years ago.
Coroner visits spot woman's skeleton lay for 36 years, rules on death
Coroner Mark Wilton can understand why the family still had questions.
‘Utterly changed her life’: Man who set partner on fire cooking cannabis oil is jailed
The victim spent three months in hospital with severe injuries.
'Bruises all over my body': Owner 'terrified' after violent dairy robbery
Police have expressed concern at the level of violence shown by the offenders.
Violence of dairy robbers' attack on female shopkeeper alarms police
The offenders took off in a stolen vehicle with cigarettes, cash and other items.
Homicide probe launched after Stokes Valley fire victim dies
Police were called to a block of flats on Hanson Grove last Tuesday.
Tears in court as woman avoids jail for stealing $300k from boss
The judge said Sally Robertson began gambling due to the 'severe strain' she was under.
Mongrel Mob member ‘Fats’ Moke remembered as 'lovable guy' with 'colourful history'
His funeral took place in Lower Hutt followed by a procession to a Porirua cemetery.
Body found in water at Eastbourne confirmed as missing pensioner, death 'unexplained'
The 74-year-old had been missing since Friday after last being seen on a walking track.
‘Unlawful activity will not be tolerated’: Police brace for gang funeral procession from Lower Hutt to Porirua
Police said any unlawful activity will not be tolerated.
'A great long weekend': Chris Bishop announces birth of second child
Matilda Grace Raeburn Bishop was born Friday afternoon.
Man’s body recovered from the water in Eastbourne
A member of the public discovered the body this morning.
'Near death': Man who weighed 290kg transforms his life
Eli Moon no longer walks into a restaurant worried he will break one of the chairs.
Police recover ‘critical evidence’ in Baby Ru homicide case
Items are now undergoing forensic examination.
Treatment plant stinks of 'hydrogen sulfide and faeces', residents say
Residents and business owners say the stench is still unbearable from the plant.
'I couldn't save you': Person of interest in Baby Ru homicide speaks out
Three people were in the house when the 1-year-old suffered a skull fracture.
Decision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to minister
The New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.
Man told boss he needed to WFH to homeschool his kid. He was actually on home detention for fraud
Andrew Ross said he did not recall the extensive offending.
Killer driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim on prison phone
The victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.
Rare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from home
The Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.