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![Con 'doctor' remains in custody](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Con 'doctor' remains in custody
The ex-convict who was allegedly seen impersonating a medical student on Wellington Hospital grounds has been remanded in custody.
![Inmate who impersonated a doctor in court today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Inmate who impersonated a doctor in court today
A former Rimutaka Prison inmate, who is believed to have impersonated a doctor while stealing from Wellington Hospital, is due to appear in court this morning.
!['Lethal' amount of alcohol before crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Lethal' amount of alcohol before crash
A university student had consumed a potentially lethal amount of alcohol before he was hit by a car and killed, a coroner has found.
![Murder-accused broke protection order](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Murder-accused broke protection order
A man charged with murder following the discovery of a woman's body at a Wellington property early yesterday allegedly broke a protection order to reach her.
![Police investigate 'violent' death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Police investigate 'violent' death
Police investigating the "violent" killing of a woman in suburban Wellington are focusing some of their inquiries on a taxi seen parked near the woman's home.
![Phone call screams heard](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Phone call screams heard
Police have described receiving a phone call full of screams before the discovery of a woman's body at a house in the Wellington suburb of Woodridge this morning.
![Hunt continues for ex-convict who posed as medical student](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hunt continues for ex-convict who posed as medical student
Police continue to hunt for an ex-convict who attempted to impersonate a medical student on Wellington Hospital grounds.
![Depot fire causes millions in damage](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Depot fire causes millions in damage
Police are appealing to the public for information after a suspicious fire destroyed several Wellington buses and caused millions of dollars in damage this morning.
![Slain journalist's family feel 'powerless'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Slain journalist's family feel 'powerless'
The family of a slain reporter has lashed out at the justice system for the "powerless" position victims are put in during the court process.
![Picton celebrates ferry decision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Picton celebrates ferry decision
A decision to keep the South Island ferry terminal base in Picton has been met with celebration in the Marlborough town.
![Interisland ferries to stick with Picton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Interisland ferries to stick with Picton
Picton will remain as the southern terminal for the interisland ferries, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.
![Mother may have lain dead for days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mother may have lain dead for days
A mother of two suffered a violent attack at her Wellington home and could have lain dead for days before her body was found, police say.
![Homicide inquiry after woman found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Homicide inquiry after woman found
A homicide investigation has been launched after the body of a 37-year-old woman, described by neighbours as "bubbly" was found in a Wellington suburb.
![Flights cancelled due to Wellington fog](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Flights cancelled due to Wellington fog
Fog has caused delays and cancellations to flights in and out of Wellington Airport, while the rest of the country prepares for "a better looking weekend" and Auckland a "gorgeous" Saturday.
![Commuters delayed in Wellington after car rolls](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Commuters delayed in Wellington after car rolls
Morning commuters were delayed in Wellington today after a car rolled on Aotea Quay.
![New community social housing projects announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
New community social housing projects announced
Community social housing projects in Wellington, Tauranga and Hamilton have been announced by Housing Minister Nick Smith.
![Flooding, trees down in Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Flooding, trees down in Wellington
Wellington has been hammered by heavy rain and strong winds today, bringing down trees and blocking roads.
![Mum's relief over not guilty verdict](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Mum's relief over not guilty verdict
A woman found not guilty of manslaughter after her unattended son drowned in a bath wants other parents to learn about the way young children drown.
![Bath baby mum's guilt 'very raw'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Bath baby mum's guilt 'very raw'
The lawyer for a mother who left her baby alone in the bath to drown says she shouldn't be 'criminalised' because she bears the burden of her actions.
![Winds disrupt flights in Wellington](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Winds disrupt flights in Wellington
Strong winds have again caused flight delays and cancellations at Wellington Airport.