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A Rotorua company's modified crane became a weapon that changed the life of a teenage contractor, who required major surgery.

A 36-year-old man is facing multiple charges, including unlawful sexual connection and burglary. Audio

Christian Glass was shot five times by police after calling 911 during an apparent mental health crisis in Colorado.

Terese Odette Harris was jailed on 90 charges related to her shoplifting spree.

Two others accused of supplying drugs to the former boy band star are remanded in custody pending the start of their trial.

The provider has made a first half loss, but CEO has a more positive outlook.

Police say the tangi is for the father of a prominent Mongol gang member.

The satellite was launched for US company BlackSky.

Police are asking for the public's help to find the sculpture stolen from a Wellington property.

In March last year the 135-year-old racecourse moved to change the entire 35 hectares to a terrace and apartment buildings zone under Council's PC78 Intensification process.

Mahi for Ukraine spokesperson and Ukrainian New Zealand resident both say people are shock by Trump's actions and words.

The Health Assurance Unit - tasked with reviewing and potentially replacing Health NZ's reset plan - was set up in February and will finish in May.

About two dozen survivors of abuse in care and their supporters marched from the Bridge of Remembrance to ACC to deliver a letter calling for change.

The sighting was reported over the weekend to police, who have now confirmed it was not the group.

Severe thunderstorms would generate localised downpours with rainfall rates of 25 to 35 millimetres per hour, and large hail, MetService added. Audio

The slogan, which aims to attract Australians to visit, has received mix reviews.

The energy crisis has prompted a coalition of energy leaders to develop a series of policy actions to address the sector crisis. Audio

Police have asked motorists to avoid the area if possible.

Cordons have been put in place by police at Mountfort Park in Weymouth on Tuesday evening.

People who bought a certain brand of chicken nuggets are being warned not to eat them.

Health NZ says a plea from the hospital for patients to seek non-urgent help elsewhere wasn't due to a staffing shortage. Audio

The PM says the government would consider sending peacekeepers to Ukraine if a ceasefire was reached.

The company said it would write off long dated arrears in car, business and equipment loans.

The change allows for devices that do screening, similar to at drink-drive checkpoints, rather than having to test oral fluid to an evidentiary standard.

A Consumer survey has found an increase in anxiety about the system's ability to meet demand, and concerns about the affordability and quality of services.