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Person who died in Lower Hutt workplace incident named
Emergency services were alerted to the incident at a Taitā business at 2.30 on Wednesday.
Investigation underway after person dies in Lower Hutt workplace incident
The incident happened around 2.30pm.
Toxic mould closes lounge, sections of library in Lower Hutt
Hardwick Smith Lounge and the first floor of Petone Library have been temporary closed.
Multi-billion-dollar water bill for Wellington region revealed
Investment models for each council in New Zealand have been released after reform proposal
'Do as much as possible in your lifetime': Athlete training for sixth Special Olympics
Determined athlete Rebecca Heath is competing for her sister this year in Hamilton.
Wellington drinking water plant deemed compliant after power outage breach
Partially untreated water was drained from the network after UV filters stopped working.
Speak Up For Women controversy: Billboard removed, mayor apologises
Michael Fowler Centre to be lit in the transgender flag colours as tensions escalate.
Sweet As Hutt's Hot Chocolate Challenge returns, featuring first sustainable drink
Have your drink and eat it too, with the challenge's first sustainable, edible cup.
Reported hit-and-runs tripled since 2016
Philippa Hyndman is still experiencing pain from injuries in a hit-and-run in 2017.
Vaping at 10: Principals warn of alarming increase
'It's like a plague. If it's strong in one area then it begins to spread across.'
Wellington man whose father died from Covid-19 frustrated over testing process
"The staff were all sort of just standing around."
Lorde announces concert for Days Bay next year
The world-renowned Kiwi singer has announced concert across the country next year.
Lower Hutt mental health unit 'pretty degrading' - Ombudsman
Soiled carpets and walls covered in graffiti were found during an impromptu visit.
Totally sorted: Meet 4-year-old Frankie, Petone's champion recycler
Frankie Bakhos-McCarthy could teach a lot of grown-ups something about recycling.
Wainuioamata marae closed for the year to become Covid vaccine clinic
The Wainuioamata community has sacrificed its marae for the kaupapa of 'saving lives'.
SH2 now clear after multiple-vehicle crash at Lower Hutt
Police are responding to the crash, which occurred at 3.40pm.
Hutt City's $30m Eastern Bays shared path gets the green light
Spades will hit the ground in the middle of the year - the start of a five-year project.
Trucky McTruckface - Lower Hutt names new trucks
When you ask Lower Hutt to think of the trashiest names ever, they don't disappoint.
Opinion: The gateway to Wellington shouldn't be Burger King
It's embarrassing the city doesn't have a direct public transport service to the airport.
'Failure to thrive': The one-of-a-kind toddler with unnamed condition
She's the only person in New Zealand with a condition that doesn't even have a name.
Police arrest man after death threats to National MP
A man has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill National MP Simeon Brown.
Hutt high school students take mould protest to Parliament
Students turned up with their school work, chairs and tables.
Man who attacked pregnant partner sentenced to home detention
His partner was 10 weeks pregnant when he unleashed an attack on her stomach.
Chocolate beer, chocolate pizza at first craft chocolate festival
Chocolate fans can buy tickets from May 24.
Air Force member accused of indecently assaulting comrade at party
Leading aircraftman Nicole Leger is accused of indecently assaulting her comrade.
Mouldy high school classroom block to be demolished
Hutt Valley HS year 12 and 13 students will split time between school and satellite hub.
Frenzied attempted murder on relative caused by schizophrenia, court finds
Godfrey Okot has been detained as a special patient in hospital.
Counterfeit cash: Businesses warned, person found with 14 fake $100 notes
One person has been charged in the Hutt with possession of counterfeit notes.
Man suffers burns in Whanganui shed fire
Explosions were also heard as gas tanks exploded.
'You stabbed him like a pig': Family's emotional statements at sentencing
Colin Phillips' partner says she can still feel his last kiss on her lips.
Man imprisoned after filming himself sexually abusing child
One of his victims realised it was wrong after completing a programme at school.
'Warning bells' at school ahead of mould discovery, says Principals' Federation
Hutt Valley High School senior students return to partial remote learning next term.