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Christchurch police shooting: How do officers respond when threatened?

A former top police negotiator says the officer who shot and killed a woman brandishing a hunting knife in Christchurch would have had a split second to react in a "frightening" scenario.

Guilty plea over fatal punch outside clubrooms

Daniel Nganeko was hit outside the Tukapa clubrooms at the weekend. Photo: Supplied

Guilty plea over fatal punch outside clubrooms

A man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over an unprovoked attack in Taranaki.

Bus goes up in flames at depot

A bus fire in Birkenhead, Auckland. Photo: Pippa Lynch / supplied

Bus goes up in flames at depot

Auckland Transport (AT) said it is investigating the cause of a bus catching fire outside its depot in Birkenhead this morning.

Lucky to be alive after 'coward punch'

Taranaki man Ben Leng was given hours to live after a coward punch attack in New Plymouth. Photo:...

Lucky to be alive after 'coward punch'

"It could've gone either way," says Ben Leng, who was left in a coma after being blindsided by a bouncer.

Shot man remains critical after surgery

A man wounded in a police shooting at a Christchurch house remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

Soaring dairy prices push up food costs

Soaring dairy prices push up food costs

Food prices have increased 5% in the past year driven by eye-watering hikes in the cost of butter and cheese.

Director James Cameron now a Kiwi: report

Director James Cameron now a Kiwi: report

Oscar-winning film director James Cameron is reportedly now a New Zealand citizen, following a ceremony in Wellington.

High school brings back uniforms for seniors

School uniforms will be compulsory for year 13s at Papanui High School in 2026. File photo

High school brings back uniforms for seniors after decades without

A Christchurch secondary school is bringing back uniforms for senior students after decades of them wearing their own clothes

One reportedly dead after stabbing in Bay of Plenty

One reportedly dead after stabbing in Bay of Plenty

A person is reportedly dead after a stabbing in the Bay of Plenty village of Awakeri today.

Espionage trial of NZ soldier shrouded in secrecy

The Linton-based soldier faces 17 charges under the Armed Forces Discipline Act. Photo: Petty...

Espionage trial of NZ soldier shrouded in secrecy

A soldier with links to far-right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution shrouded in secrecy for now.

Guilty of possessing mosque attack videos

Armed police patrol the Al Noor Mosque following the shootings, while flowers are tidied on the...

Govt employee guilty of possessing mosque attack videos

A government employee has been found guilty of possessing footage of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks.

Health Minister slams striking health workers

Transport Minister Simeon Brown. Photo: RNZ

'Playing politics': Health Minister slams striking health workers

Health Minister Simeon Brown has criticised the nurses' union, saying health workers are playing politics with patients' lives.

Man who died kayaking was father of three

Man who died kayaking was father of three

Police have revealed the man who died while kayaking in Northland on Monday was a 29-year-old with a partner and three young children.

RNZ rejigging radio to arrest audience decline

An independent review has revealed major internal issues at RNZ National and prompted the broadcaster to "take a different approach".

Polkinghorne may give evidence at inquest

Eye surgeon may give evidence at inquest into wife's death

The Auckland eye surgeon found not guilty of killing his wife after a lengthy murder trial last year may give evidence at her coronial inquest next year.

Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says his language has been consistent. Photo: RNZ

Israeli minister rejects Luxon's 'lost the plot' claim

An Israeli minister has hit back at New Zealand PM's comments that Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost the plot," accusing him of being unable to comprehend the challenges of facing Hamas.

Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week

A GoFundMe has been set up for New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son Isaac. Photo...

Father of NZ woman detained in US optimistic she'll be freed this week

The father of a New Zealander detained in the United States believes there is a 90 percent chance she will be released before the end of the week.

Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'

Nurses protest in Dunedin in July. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Nurses' strike to have 'major impact'

Nurses union members want better nurse-to-patient ratios and a return to hiring every graduate, as they prepare to strike in early September.

Community 'devastated' after police shooting

Nate Light, friend of man critically shot by police in Christchurch, lays flowers down. Photo:...

Community 'devastated' after police shooting

The death of a woman and her partner's wounding by police have left those that knew them heartbroken, a pastor says.

Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work

The Ministry of Social Development in Masterton. Photo: Google Street View

Charities 'swamped' by beneficiaries needing work

A charity in Masterton has been swamped by people needing to work voluntary hours to stay on the Jobseeker benefit - and is having to turn people away.

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