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Man shot by police charged for threatening them with a gun in West Auckland's Massey
The man has been charged with threatening to kill, assaulting a person with a weapon and presenting a gun at a person.

Health NZ continues staffing support at Dannevirke Community Hospital
An update on arrangements there will be provided next week

Truck driver threatened, forced to empty out bank account at ATM
The driver says the group of men had a gun although police say this wasn't the case.

Austin track bumps out of control - Verstappen
Max Verstappen says the bumps on the track that hosts this weekend's United States Grand Prix are "unacceptable" and "out of control".

O'Neill bemoans marginal moments but are Celtic just not good enough?
Martin O'Neill spoke of refereeing decisions and near misses after the Europa League defeat against Celta Vigo. But is the reality more concerning?

Call of Duty promises a return to form - but can it compete with GTA?
Modern Warfare 4 faces an uphill battle after last year's Call of Duty missed the mark with fans.

Attack on actor Tiger Shroff is dark reminder of Bollywood's gangster past
The attack on Shroff has revived memories of the 1990s, when gangsters wielded influence over the industry.

Surveillance and 'constant paranoia': Western diplomats tell BBC of life in war-time Moscow
Officials compare working in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine to the Cold War era.

Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.

Grid operator says lights will stay on this winter after concerns
The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network, Trump says
Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.

Woman dies after being hit by train in West Auckland
The incident took place just before 3pm.

Support group which gives canine cuddles to students searching for new coordinator
K9 Kuddles has been going into Dunedin's halls of residence for a decade helping stressed students during exam season.

Man shot by armed police faces charges after West Auckland standoff
The 55-year-old man shot by police in Massey has been charged and is now in a stable condition after surgery.

Shadow AI Is Creating an Unmanaged Identity Crisis Across APAC
Breaches linked to unapproved AI tools are now costing organisations more and exposing a widening identity gap across APAC.

Private care home investors a risk to public sector, regulator says
US investors are buying up UK care homes - a situation regulators say they are "watching carefully" in case it threatens plans for a National Care Service.

The Papers: 'Prepare for the worst' and 'Covid report fallout'
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting's national campaign on preparedness for cyber or climate emergencies dominates today's papers.

'I'm 96 and have 15 million followers': The grannies taking over TikTok
Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.

I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.

Chief of Defence resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'
Paul Goldsmith says the issues make his role no longer tenable.