Police ask for public's help
Hutt Valley Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was fatally hit by a vehicle on Naenae Road, Lower Hutt, shortly before 6am today.
Here's what you need to know:
- The driver of the vehicle involved did not stop and immediately left the scene. The woman died at the scene.
- Detective Inspector Haley Ryan of the Hutt Valley Police says investigators are actively making enquiries to identify and locate the driver and vehicle involved.
- Anyone in the area who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information - including CCTV – is asked to contact Police immediately.”
- Detective Inspector Ryan says the driver of the vehicle may have panicked after the incident, and urged that person to make contact with Police.
- The vehicle may have suffered noticeable damage.
Anyone with information is asked contact Police via 105, referencing the case number 231116/3474.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.2% Yes
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32.6% Maybe?
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26.2% No
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
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Womans Refuge
Hi neighbours,Xmas is fast approaching an this year i decided to get behind an Donate this years gifting to Womans Refuge.My daughter an I have both experienced the safety an goodness they do,time to pay it forward.We have already donated 2big washing baskets of brand new toys an now doing xmas food boxes.The giving Hearts of all who donated thru out 2025,May your Xmas be bright an Merry an Thank you all.Up until this coming Thursday the Pataka will still be open if you wish to donate food to Womens Refuge.Unwanted gifts are also being gifted.Again Neighbours.Thank you all so much an catch up 2026.
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