The man installed a security camera after a washing machine delivered to his home was stolen. But his problems were just beginning.

The flight from Auckland was unable to land in the capital because of wind shear - a sudden change in the speed or direction of wind.

Drops include popular two-year rate.

Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII met with PM Christopher Luxon and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka on Monday.

The Serious Crash Unit had been advised of the death, police said.

The Pasifika sides now languish among the bottom three teams in Super Rugby Pacific.

It's the final of Polyfest, the world's largest Pasifika secondary school festival.

Four days ago, Peters' office said they had no plans to meet Cook Islands PM Mark Brown while he was in New Zealand.

The Marshall Islands parliament this week endorsed legislation reducing income taxes for all working people in the country.

Athletics Cook Islands says local athletes interested to represent Cook Islands will need to attend the final trial on Saturday (Sunday NZT).

Public transport is experiencing a boom, with commuters flooding onboard while fuel costs soar.

New Zealand First's Winston Peters has proposed to overhaul New Zealand's energy sector by splitting up the energy gentailers, while also taking aim at rival parties.

Six people have died in 24 hours in crashes in Waikato, Taranaki, Auckland, Waiohau and Southland.

The incident happened at a vintage railway station in southern Auckland just before 4pm.

Nicola Willis concedes that keeping that buffer was still "dependent on ships like this continuing to turn up".