Latest from Lower Hutt

'Gag-worthy': Fault with treatment plant’s sludge dryer leads to fresh complaints

Lower Hutt locals are shutting themselves indoors to escape another wave of putrid odours.

NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth

'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'

Man sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's face

Steven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.

Police identify woman’s body in Wellington, say her death not suspicious

A member of the public discovered the body near the Rona Bay wharf this morning.

'Not as it seems': Police warn 'vigilantes' after kidnapping claim spreads online

An innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.

Man charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highways

The man was arrested after a crash, and “several" reports of dangerous driving.

Dad out of coma, recovering from deadly flu that killed his wife

John Leonard's first messages to his sons after waking up were jokes.

Suspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathed

A pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.

'Responsive and stable': Husband of nurse who died from flu opens eyes

John Leonard was flown to Auckland for specialist care after his condition deteriorated.

Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred

'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'

'Struck down so quickly': Mum-of-two dies, husband in ICU with 'flu-like' illness

A friend said the pair were 'fit and healthy' and the tragedy has shocked everyone.

'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buried

Patricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.

One dead, one injured after being hit by car in garage

One person was critically injured and died a short time later.

Court overturns ruling on commercial building’s seismic assessment

Engineering NZ says the case highlights limitations of seismic reports.

'Three years of my free time and weekends': Teen's dream lands him a historic home

Taylor Henderson got into home ownership early after moving one from Lower Hutt.

'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobe

Pet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.

One GP, 9000 patients: Clinic insists it can meet patients' needs

Health authorities are not ruling out cancelling funding for a clinic with 9000 patients.

Police car damaged, attempted carjacking during Lower Hutt pursuit

The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.