Latest from Upper Hutt

Two teens missing overnight on Upper Hutt walking track found by hunters

The pair were reported missing at 2am, and the search began at 4.30 this morning.

Prison escaper 'conditioned' staff to overlook his risk

"Manipulative" Damon Exley had escaped from custody six times before, review says.

'Break-ins, bad behaviour, wilful damage' - Parnell business v Kāinga Ora tenants

A state housing agency boss says Kāinga Ora has heard nothing from the lobby group.

State tenants' soaring debt: one man owes $48k in rent

Total arrears have risen by 800 per cent since 2019 to $21 million.

'Love-hate relationship': Angry sister stabs brother in back

The incident followed a late-night argument over drugs and alcohol.

Ōtaki woman honoured for services to community-led development, governance and education

Mary-Jane Rivers says founding Inspiring Communities has been the highlight of her career.

May the paws be with you - Waikato Police dog Obi-Wan ready for action

The Waikato dog patrol unit receives its tenth canine-human duo.

51 calls for help as Wellington hit by freak storm

Buckets of rain, large hail, surface flooding and a tornado battered Wellington yesterday.

From meth addict to apprentice: 'I'm building a new life'

This Upper Hutt mum turned her life around for her daughter.

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.

'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.

Cricket: National indoor cricket hopes for Hawke’s Bay after Central North island win

The national indoor cricket tournament will be played in Auckland from Friday-Sunday.

Analysis: Chipper 'Chippy' hits the Hutt for boost after tough week

Labour was savaged in several polls this week.

Election 2023: On the campaign trail in the wide-open seat of Ikaroa-Rāwhiti

There were so many laughs, you could almost forget the dramatic backdrop to this campaign.

Supermarket giant changing store design amid retail crime 'tsunami' - National

From shoplifting to weightlifting? More to 'boot camps' than imagined, National says.

Mike Munro: It’s values that win votes when times are tough

OPINION: Voting often has little to do with the merits of policies.

Witnesses sought after hit-and-run death

Police also keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage.

Armed cops arrive at street in Trentham after reports of armed man

A “heavy police presence” is in the area while officers attempt to resolve the incident.