Hutt mayor sorry slip concerns and complaints were not prioritised
Campbell Barry says residents did 'everything right' by reporting the leak.
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Liquor giant acquires North Island hospitality group
A multinational liquor brand has acquired dozens of Wellington and Bay of Plenty bars.
‘Not exactly buildable’: Builder misleads council to save client money
The builder said he only did it because he was under pressure to meet a deadline.
165 properties without safe water after Wellington slip
The slip yesterday took out powerlines, gas lines and water.
Access cut off to 20 homes after large slip
About 165 households in the area are without water.
Witnesses sought after fatal crash in Lower Hutt between bus, car
The bus driver died in hospital after the crash in Taitā.
Police car and school bus involved in Lower Hutt crash
The crash occurred at 7.15am today.
Rotorua’s paralympic champion Lisa Adams turns up heat at Sola Power event
Paralympic champion Lisa Adams dominates Sola Power Throwers Meet
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.
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.