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![Lois Tolley killing: Emotions high as accused in court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Lois Tolley killing: Emotions high as accused in court
Man accused of murdering Lois Tolley has appeared in court for a second time.
![Man let dog suffer with cancer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Man let dog suffer with cancer
The dog had two cancerous masses and was in an emaciated condition when found
![Best of 2019: Property speculators made $1000 a day during boom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Best of 2019: Property speculators made $1000 a day during boom
They were some of the bogeymen of the boom years. But what did house flippers really do?
![Sobs in court as Lois Tolley murder accused revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Sobs in court as Lois Tolley murder accused revealed
Police have arrested a man for the murder of Lois Tolley in Upper Hutt in December 2016.
![Upper Hutt death: Police still investigating](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Upper Hutt death: Police still investigating
Kaimana Kopa Paul died during an incident on Wednesday night.
![Coral's killer admits attempted murder of fellow inmate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Coral's killer admits attempted murder of fellow inmate
The man who killed Coral-Ellen Burrows has admitted the vicious attack in prison.
![Man dies on the main street of Upper Hutt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Man dies on the main street of Upper Hutt
Police are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
![Family overwhelmed by support after special needs man assaulted in Upper Hutt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Family overwhelmed by support after special needs man assaulted in Upper Hutt
Raymond Burnside, 45, was assaulted on his way home in Lower Hutt on Wednesday evening.
![Fiercest of the fierce: What happens to failed Police dogs?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Fiercest of the fierce: What happens to failed Police dogs?
Up to 45 per cent of police puppies don't make the cut to join the ranks.
![Prisoner in court on attempted murder charge against inmate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Prisoner in court on attempted murder charge against inmate
The 45-year-old appeared in the Hutt Valley District Court this morning on the charge.
![Severe thunderstorms, 'large hail and damaging winds' to hit central NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Severe thunderstorms, 'large hail and damaging winds' to hit central NZ
Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.
![Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community
Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.
![Steamroller rampage: Man's leg broken in four places](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Steamroller rampage: Man's leg broken in four places
Dylan was run over by a car that was trying to flee the rampaging road roller.
!['I've never been so scared': Steamroller rampage victim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'I've never been so scared': Steamroller rampage victim
Two victims say they believed their lives were in danger during the incident.
![Police ramp up security to protect steamroller rampage accused](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police ramp up security to protect steamroller rampage accused
A witness says the scene was chaotic when a roller started ploughing into cars.
![Mayor's car stolen from gym after keys swiped from locker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Mayor's car stolen from gym after keys swiped from locker
Mayor Wayne Guppy said the police found the car that same evening.
![School camps saved: Parents will still pay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
School camps saved: Parents will still pay
Schools can charge for camps and still get a $150 grant.
![Edible hot chocolate cup designed for challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Edible hot chocolate cup designed for challenge
There are 17 creative hot chocolates to choose from, including one made with beetroot.
![National promises fix for Hutt traffic woes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
National promises fix for Hutt traffic woes
Simon Bridges says National will provide the long-awaited Melling interchange.
![Red flags for killer stepfather](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Red flags for killer stepfather
The signs were there that William Wakefield could hurt his baby stepson.
![No verdict yet on alleged baby murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
No verdict yet on alleged baby murder
William Wakefield admits killing the baby, but says it was not murder.
![Police praise public for help](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police praise public for help
People reported a man acting aggressively to a woman and her children in Upper Hutt.
![Stepfather admits shaking baby but denies it was murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Stepfather admits shaking baby but denies it was murder
William Wakefield told police he shook the baby three times to hurt him, the court heard.
![Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Synthetic-related drug incidents 'drop off' in Hutt
Police have targeted several dealers in the past few months, which may have helped.
![Why are capital's fuel prices higher than Auckland despite no regional fuel tax?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Why are capital's fuel prices higher than Auckland despite no regional fuel tax?
The highest price in Wellington today was $2.35 for 91.
![Two men charged after prison stabbing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Two men charged after prison stabbing
Two men have been charged with stabbing their fellow inmate in the chest.
![Lack of science by college age a 'disgrace'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Lack of science by college age a 'disgrace'
The hands-on kits provide science and tech learning opportunities for kids aged Year 1-8.
![Councillor warns against cheap fuel prices](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Councillor warns against cheap fuel prices
Low costs at the new fuel stop shouldn't be seen as a good thing, Iona Pannett says.