The man shot by police in Rotorua has died.
Police said Shargin Stephens, 35, of Rotorua, died in Waikato Hospital yesterday.
The death will be referred to the Coroner and a post-mortem examination will be done today.
Stephens was wielding a 1.2m long "slasher" when he allegedly attacked a police car driving along Vaughan Rd.
Police say the officer called for help and Stephens was followed to Marino Rd where he was pepper-sprayed.