Latest from Lower Hutt

Hail, thunder, gales to pummel parts of NZ

Flooding is possible at the bottom of the North Island as a fierce weather system stalls.

Police identify woman found dead in Wellington harbour

The woman was thought to have been walking nearby shortly before she was found dead.

Mystery surrounds identity of woman pulled dead from Wellington Harbour

Multiple people have died in Wellington Harbour during the past decade.

'Determined to get justice': Six months since Baby Ru's murder, 3 adults still persons of interest

'Three adults known to Ru continue to be considered persons of interest.'

‘It’s going to kill business’: The seaside suburb eyeing paid parking

One business owner fears paid parking will drive shoppers away.

Iwi teams up with WelTec to Try-a-Trade, over a seven-week course.

The initiative is aimed at those 18+ who are not employed or studying.

Pair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids charged

The two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.

Pair charged over 'horrific' child abuse, conspiring to lie to cops

The two people are also accused of conspiring to lie to police.

Taitā Cemetery fire under control

Fire and Emergency NZ cannot yet say how large or severe the fire is.

Wellington’s early amalgamation plans revealed, why it won’t be a super city

Could Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua councils become one?

Kids' rugby trip money allegedly stolen by coach, wife

Parents became suspicious when they started planning a second trip.

'Catastrophic': Banned driver sped from cops before crashing into photographers

The forbidden driver who had earlier sped away from police faced several charges.

'Traumatised' mum who lost baby slams hospital treatment

A woman who lost her baby at 15 weeks was not told she would miscarry a baby alive.

Police appeal for sightings of dangerous man on the run

Police are looking for Bryce Studd-Proctor, 35, who has a warrant to arrest.

'Organised rumble': Up to 200 youths from rival schools in mass brawl

The brawl follows a week of violence in Taitā, Lower Hutt.

‘Scared the crap out of me’: Wellingtonians shaken awake by 4.7 magnitude quake

The tremor hit just before 5.20am.

Armed man arrested after 10-hour standoff with police in Lower Hutt

Shortly before 8pm, police entered the address and a man was taken into custody.

'Targeted incident': Person critically injured after assault at Lower Hutt petrol station

Residents can expect to see an increased police presence.