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![Children narrowly missed after car ploughs into pedestrians in Upper Hutt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Children narrowly missed after car ploughs into pedestrians in Upper Hutt
The blockage was disrupting traffic headed for the Wellington Cup at Trentham Racecourse.
![‘Could have been tragic’: Fleeing driver jailed for hitting cop](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
‘Could have been tragic’: Fleeing driver jailed for hitting cop
The officer was sent cartwheeling through the air after the defendant drove at him.
![Man living in extended supervision facility charged with indecent assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Man living in extended supervision facility charged with indecent assault
The man lives at an 'outside the wire' unit in the grounds of Rimutaka Prison.
![Escaped prisoner recently upgraded to max security outran three security guards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Escaped prisoner recently upgraded to max security outran three security guards
Prisoner escaped after kicking open a van door and knocking an officer over.
![Trainers hope for $3.5m contender's comeback at Trentham](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Trainers hope for $3.5m contender's comeback at Trentham
Trainer Pam Gerard prioritises Savaglee's fitness and future over immediate winnings.
!['Devastation' in Upper Hutt: Community outraged after fleeing vehicle wreaks havoc](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
'Devastation' in Upper Hutt: Community outraged after fleeing vehicle wreaks havoc
A 36-year-old man is set to appear in court facing driving charges.
![Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Traffic delays on SH2 in Hutt Valley after motorbike crash
The motorway has now reopened in both directions.
![Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Rescued teen describes injuries after ordeal in the bush
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
![‘Had to survive’: Rescued teen posts for first time after waterfall ordeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
‘Had to survive’: Rescued teen posts for first time after waterfall ordeal
Maia Johnston survived through 'sheer determination to live'.
![Bomb disposal officers called to Upper Hutt property](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Bomb disposal officers called to Upper Hutt property
Police said the explosive - believed to be an old grenade - has been taken away.
![Watch: Mum’s heartbroken message to missing teen as search continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Watch: Mum’s heartbroken message to missing teen as search continues
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
![Search base to be set up as ‘massive’ hunt for missing teen continues](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Search base to be set up as ‘massive’ hunt for missing teen continues
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
!['Please come home': Police release new CCTV image of teen missing more than 24 hours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
'Please come home': Police release new CCTV image of teen missing more than 24 hours
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
!['Please come home': Desperate mum says up to 100 people searching for missing teen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
'Please come home': Desperate mum says up to 100 people searching for missing teen
The 19-year-old disappeared without her wallet or mobile phone.
![Desperate family search all night in pouring rain after teen disappears on holiday](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Desperate family search all night in pouring rain after teen disappears on holiday
Maia was last seen at 8pm when she left the house to go for a walk in an unfamiliar area.
![Bomb threat to daycare, sporting campus over, police find no 'items of note'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Bomb threat to daycare, sporting campus over, police find no 'items of note'
Police have now left the scene.
![Trentham dress rehearsal for Sharp ‘N’ Smart](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Trentham dress rehearsal for Sharp ‘N’ Smart
Sharp 'N' Smart kicks off summer campaign at Trentham this Saturday.
![Helicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper Hutt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Helicopters called in to assist with bush fire in Upper Hutt
More than 10 fire trucks are fighting the blaze.
![Prisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Prisoners denied family visits for year and a half due to understaffing
The report found Rimutaka Prison was run with about 80% of desired staffing numbers.
![Chief Inspector speaks on Rimutaka Prison review](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Chief Inspector speaks on Rimutaka Prison review
Chief Inspector Janis Adair has released an inspection report showing understaffing issues at Rimutaka Prison. Video / NZ Corrections
![Pepper the cockatoo returned to Staglands reserve after being stolen and sold](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=878)
Pepper the cockatoo returned to Staglands reserve after being stolen and sold
A person took the bird to police after seeing a story on the news.