Child dragged across social worker's lounge floor after abuse claims
The girl had just told the social worker, a friend from church, she was being beaten.
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'I tried so hard to shut up': Child tells police of alleged abuse
The girl suffered an "ugly" head wound after one of the alleged incidents.
Wellington landmark at risk of demolition due to rising costs, climate change
But locals would like popular quake-damaged wharf kept for heritage value.
'Dangerous' hit and run driver going 100km/h on wrong side of road
Chad Clark hit the pedestrian with 'extreme force', with no attempt to swerve or brake.
Person critically injured in Lower Hutt motorcycle crash
One person is being taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
Mike Munro: It’s values that win votes when times are tough
OPINION: Voting often has little to do with the merits of policies.
New iwi community services buildings completed in Lower Hutt
Te Rūnanganui o Te Āti Awa has opened a new building at Te Whiti Park in Waiwhetū.
Family remember 'beloved' hit-and-run victim
Megan Finlayson was remembered by her family as someone with "infectious joy".
Pomare Station hit and run accused arrested
Police earlier called for Chad Clark to come to court to face charges.
Up to an hour to leave suburb: 'Nightmare' traffic for residents
Some residents are spending up to an hour in the car just to leave their suburb.
Hotel review: Riverside views at Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt
Guests at the 4.5 star hotel can pick between river and garden views.
'Grateful she wasn't alone': Sibling thanks public after sister killed in hit and run
The woman was killed in a hit and run near Pomare Station about 7am.
Controversial sex book sparks anger for library users
The book contains information about sexuality, consent, pleasure and sexual positions.
School bus driver sacked after waving down cops to warn unruly students
The driver found a dismissal letter in her mailbox on Christmas Eve.
Travel company that lost millions to crypto-trading received Covid wage subsidy
We Are Bamboo received thousands in wage subsidies from the Government.
Taxi driver's phone stolen, $27k taken through bank app
Several people received portions of the $27,000 stolen from the victim.
Duped customers fuming after We Are Bamboo bosses blew cash on lavish living
Director Colin Salisbury was building a boat to sail the world in.
Man films indecent act with 'elderly family dog'
Videos of the act, along with thousands of exploitation materials were found on his phone.
Gone to the dogs? Hot chocolate challenge caters to pooches
This year's challenge has something for everyone - including the pets.
Kiwi travel company lost millions in customer funds on crypto-trading
Some of the money was also lost to fraudulent crypto-trading platforms.
Townhouse residents 'gutted' over proposal to remove parking
Residents bought the townhouses with the understanding they could park on the street.
Dad takes daughter to court to stop rape claim emails
The accusations were made against the father, and one of the recipients was his boss.
PM says Michael Wood had 'blind spot' over shares
Michael Wood has released a brief statement but hasn't yet spoken to media.
Run dry: Wellington facing boil water notices this summer
OPINION: Severe restrictions only avoided this year due to Cyclone Gabrielle rainfall.
Brian Tamaki called out over false claims The Warehouse is selling puberty blockers
Warehouse says it is not selling puberty blockers or any prescription medicines.
‘Teenagers and tools don’t mix’: Mother’s advice after angle grinder explodes in son’s hands
Being a teenager and not paying attention is to blame, said Tracey Bint
Man chased doctor with crossbow
Jade Follett also attacked a DHB car with a tomahawk, the judge said.
Tramper rescued after being found injured on a Lower Hutt track
The Whakanui Track is marked as an advanced track on DOC’s website.
10kg of meth and $500,000 in cash seized
Police have arrested a man in relation to a large-scale methamphetamine supply business.
Fire and Emergency accused of 'putting our communities at risk'
Communities are at risk says mayor.
Amputee who was sexually harassed at Hutt Hospital claims her call bell was disconnected
'He just kept coming in', Linda Worrall says.
'Should never have happened': Worker lost toe tips in caustic soda, firm fined $242k
A pool of what the worker thought was water began to eat away at his skin.
Dog killed in motorbike hit-and-run in off-leash zone
Ruby's owner said the rider didn't stop after hitting her dog.
‘Mum drinks too much and that’s when I got hurt’: Girl, 5, hurt in assault
Doctors observed bruising and a "significant hematoma" on her forehead.