Dad's horror as son trapped under capsized boat
The man said his son was doing better than he was himself after the frightening incident.
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Child pulled from air pocket under capsized boat in dramatic rescue
The child was wearing a lifejacket, police said.
Large gang presence in Wellington region, police monitoring
Drivers can expect to see a large number of gang members on the roads today.
Hipkins 'humbled and honoured' to take over role of PM
Hipkins will become Prime Minister once Jacinda Ardern formally resigns the post.
Who is Chris 'Chippy' Hipkins, NZ's next PM and Labour leader?
The senior minister is known as "Mr Fix-it", and for his light-hearted temperament.
Watchdog 'concerned' about claims against failed travel company
The company is believed to owe at least $2.5 million to its furious customers.
Bacon-infused thickshake among drinks challenge entries
There will be 37 signature drinks for people to choose from.
Travel company may owe customers at least $2.5 million - liquidators
The failed company has left hundreds of angry customers in its wake.
Police probing Lower Hutt homicide reveals victim died from fatal stab wounds
Police are asking locals in the area to check their front yards for weapons.
New conviction for politician's attacker following Parliament riot
The man has a previous conviction for punching Green Party co-leader James Shaw.
'Extreme stretch' for travel firm to refuse refunds because of Covid - Consumer NZ
Hundreds of customers fear they've lost the thousands they paid for their holidays.
Police appeal for help finding weapon and car in Lower Hutt homicide
Craig McKelvie found in Lower Hutt, in October with serious injuries, died in hospital
Battery fire risk: 'Lot of energy in small package'
Warning issued over battery disposal after waste truck catches fire in Lower Hutt.
Lower Hutt killing: Police release photo of car
Police want help from the public to identify the car.
Back with IMAX: Quake-damaged Queensgate Cinema to reopen six years after demolition
The complex is expected to reopen in December.
Salon worker's shock at random attack in mall
The woman was at work when she was attacked out of the blue.
Wellington man's act in neighbour's home - Legal expert answers why no sex charge?
Indecency charges required interaction with a victim, Julia Tolmie said.
Wellington man escapes conviction for sex act in neighbour's home
The man was caught on a pet camera committing the offending in the woman's home.
From Lower Hutt to New York Fashion Week: Samoan designer makes debut
I.N.A Apparel took the runway of one of the biggest global platforms.
Watchdog backs council's handling of 'poor behaviour'
Councillor Chris Milne told the Herald there were 'a lot of holes in the process'.
Lane reopens after Stokes Valley slip
Residents have spent two months fighting giant traffic queues to leave their suburb.
Nearly two hours to leave the suburb: Slip creates bottleneck
On a good day it take Matthew Crawford 40 minutes just to leave his suburb.
Mayor vows to tackle street racing if re-elected
Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry would introduce a new, anti-cruising bylaw.
Unlucky swan causes power outage for 1500
145 customers remain affected by the Hutt Valley outage.
Man arrested after jewellery store burglary
The charges relate to the theft of $52,000 worth of jewellery.
Huge slip blocks lanes in Korokoro, Lower Hutt
The slip is one of hundreds to have happened in the region over the past couple of months.
Council to release plan after Hutt slip woes
Council planned to have two lanes out in the morning, and two lanes in at afternoon peak.
Police warn tradies to secure building sites overnight
Two men will appear in court this morning in relation to the thefts and burglaries.
Woman 'tearful and numb' as slip threatens houses
More showers anticipated in lower North Island area already hit by devastating slips.
Home evacuated after dramatic slip in Lower Hutt
The residents have now been allowed back into their home.
Philanthropist's 'extraordinary' $50m donation for mental health unit
The concentration camp survivor has made another large donation.
No high-ladder fire trucks for most of country after breakdown
There are no high ladder trucks from Hamilton to Dunedin.
'Crisis moment': NZ gaming firms cross Tasman as Aussie tax breaks kick in
Two of NZ's largest gaming studios are reluctantly turn to hiring offshore.