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The man was reportedly armed with a knife and an iron bar and was shot when he went towards the police.

The midfielder is reportedly among three A-League players arrested over an alleged betting scandal.

An urgent passport renewal for a Wellington DJ was processed normally, but there were privacy concerns.

More than 91 percent of workers have experienced bullying in the past year, research shows.

"We accept we have failed to live up to the standard required of us," says SkyCity chairperson Julian Cook.

Two young people are being spoken to about the matter and there are "no ongoing safety concerns".

The 17-year-old is accused of nearly crashing into a number of other cars as he fled police.

The Week in Politics: ACT brings back a signature policy, while NZ First mulls how to fulfil a promise.

Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre will be lit up in the trans-inclusive flag colours as a show of support for the rainbow community.

Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.

Supporters are claiming the outcome as a victory, but a Waikato councillor would not be drawn on whether it could ensure the survival of the service.

The 18-year-old turned up at an emergency department after attempting to perform a bi-lateral mastectomy, also known as top surgery, at home.

The decision by Judge Jo Rielly comes after a five-day trial that examined the minutes leading up to Allister Christie's death after a high-speed car chase in March 2022.

"New Zealand has a tragically high drowning toll," Transport Minister Simeon Brown said at the announcement.

A group of more than 40 refugees, charities and advocates want better protections for asylum seekers arriving by boat.