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'Your wife’s a lucky woman': Disturbing allegations mount against former NZ Police doctor

16 former police recruits have now raised concerns about the retired GP’s examinations.

Police confirm last place missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill was seen

The search continued on Friday, with up to 50 people scanning the Hutt River.

Fleeing driver ploughs through school grounds

The driver crashed through the gates and then continued across the grounds.

'Beware': Sinister warning at torched property linked to Breanna Muriwai mystery

‘Suspicious fire’ at property connected to unsolved case.

From Lower Hutt to Mars: The Kiwi superconductor destined for space mission

Powerful superconductor electric rocket thruster being built in a Wellington shed.

Bluebridge ferry towed into Wellington after losing power, drifting in Cook Strait

There were 88 people on board at the time.

‘He could be anywhere’: Search for missing Upper Hutt man Bret Hill continues

Hill, 50, was last seen at 5.30pm on Sunday on Hillside Drive, Māoribank.

PM says tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the long-tunnel option to replace Wellington’s Mt Victoria tunnel is “a really attractive option”.

Wellington train delays worsen as staff strike for new contract

Industrial action has been impacting trains, causing delays and overcrowding.

'Feeling the crunch': Tory Whanau sells car to help pay the bills

The mayor says she's also made “adjustments to her lifestyle” due to the cost of living.

Tory Whanau on the cost of living crisis

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau says she is feeling the cost of living crisis. Video / Mark Mitchell

Eatery at heart of Wellington's political scene opening new venue

The cafe popular with public servants was the scene of a career-ending scandal.

Bondage & discipline trial: Fiancée describes strangulation with another man

She said ‘breath play’ does happen in the BDSM community but is risky.

Wellington co-working office space company Digital Nomad in liquidation

Digital Nomad operates in nine locations in the Wellington CBD.

Wellington rates to jump another $3k: See what you'll be paying by 2028

Wellington households on average saw their rates bill jump by $1000 or 21% this year.

31 dogs snatched from Northland end up in Wellington: Police, SPCA investigating

Thirty-one dogs and puppies were unlawfully taken from a Whangārei property.

5.5m teardrop sculpture to be built near Wellington waterfront

Large teardrop-shaped sculpture, will 'invite viewers to seek it out'.

Police file reveals new details from Kiri Allan’s career-ending crash

Photos, statements and notebook entries have been released under the OIA.