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Superhero's hat trick - the Wellington man keeping headwear in fashion

Hatman is a Wellington superhero known around the globe for his head-turning designs.

The new hottest place to buy - it might surprise you

Home values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.

Wellington trains suspended

There'll be no riding the rails tonight.

Social worker hopeful appeals violence conviction

He beat her eight times in the cheat, but wants his conviction overturned.

Doctor who pursued sex with patients: 'Please don't complain it could ruin my life'

Laying a compliant "would be pretty harsh for abusing your trust", doctor tells patient.

Ben & Jerry's to open first cashless store in NZ

Ice cream chain bringing slice of American retail to New Zealand.

Capital transport solutions 'steamrolled'

Some councillors felt they had no option but to support the $6.4b transport plan.

Prisoner charged with attempted murder

Prisoner charged with attempted murder of another inmate.

Students not worried about retaliation after Tribunal insulation case

The group are often so cold in their own living room they can see their breath.

Grandmother who murdered teen to be sentenced

Kalis' body was found after someone called police saying they'd harmed a family member.

Smoke alarms saved lives in Wellington house fire

The front door was fully ablaze by the time firefighters arrived.

$1.5m house forfeited after Sir Ngatata Love fraud

The house was sold last year to protect its equity.

Is an eleventh-hour Wellington City mayoral bid on the way?

Diane Calvert will neither confirm or deny rumours she's planning a bid for the top job.

Magnitude 4.1 earthquake 'jolts' lower North Island

Kiwis across the lower part of the North Island woke up to a "hard jolt" this morning.

Drawing prize takes more traditional route

The winning piece is an abstract artwork based on the Pigeon Valley.

Interactive dance art aims to 'break barriers' in community

Daniel James said breaking barriers in the community was 'crucial' at the moment.

Call for different Wellington Airport public transport options

Councillor says Wellington clearly has a "sub-optimal" airport bus service.

Sick toddler wakes after 10 days of sleeping non-stop

Toddler sedated so his body could fight off bugs woke after 10 days asking for his teddy.