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.

'In my heart I could feel he's still alive'

Cook Islands fisherman Pone Apiuta spent a week lost at sea before being spotted by the crew of an RNZAF plane.

The New Zealand government is being warned that continued political antipathy towards the World Health Organisation risks undermining health outcomes in the Pacific.

Joseph Matamata, who also goes by Viliamu Samu, was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand.

It's understood that he had minimal safety or survival equipment.

State Highway One near Hunterville was closed for several following a serious two-vehicle crash.

An Air New Zealand plane has become mired down near the runway, at Christchurch Airport.

Residents have told of a loud boom, enormous flames spreading between two buildings, and the warning to be ready to evacuate if the flames spread further in strong winds.

Police tracked a convoy of vehicles north of Christchurch and met them with a 'skilfully executed' checkpoint.

The National Party plans to make KiwiSaver compulsory for all workers, if re-elected, as part of a suite of changes that would cost more than $1 billion over four years.