The man who was shot by police after aiming a firearm at officers in Whanganui has died.
Labour is accusing the government of not leading by example in its bid to have more electric cars on the road when it buys just eight over six months.
Carterton Mayor John Booth said a service won't be happening to mark five years since the hot air ballon tragedy in which 11 people died.
Third-seeded doubles pairing Kiki Bertens and Johanna Larsson have qualified for the ASB Classic final after their opponents were forced to retire.
American world No.61 Lauren Davis will contest the ASB Classic final on Saturday after her semi-final opponent retired ill.