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.

Cook Islands are going to the IRL Rugby League World Cup 2026 after beating South Africa 58-6 in Sunday's RLWC26 qualifying match at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.

The home side exorcised their demons from 2023, punishing the 'Flying Fijians' at Twickenham.

The Pacific Islanders must win the current qualifier if they are to continue featuring at the World Cup.

"It's really sad moment and sad story," a government worker says.

The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea have made a desperate plea to "anyone globally" to help save them.

Thirty-six residents of the village were warned on Sunday they may need to vacate in a hurry.

The police commissioner has begun a process to revoke medals awarded to disgraced Jevon McSkimming.

The government has announced a plan to strengthen border security and increase addiction services to combat the issue.

Dr Malcolm Davis outlines a multi-layer drone defence - from long-range 'Ghost Bats' to cheap interceptors - that New Zealand could plug into.

One new measles case has been found in Nelson, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 18.