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.

Fiji's government is finalising a comprehensive policy to smooth paths for overseas citizens whose soaring investments and remittances drive the national economy, the country's trade minister says.

A Republican congressman has introduced legislation that would end automatic United States citizenship for many people born in US territories, including the Northern Marianas and Guam.

Vanuatu's weather service has declared a meteorological drought for some northern parts of the country.

A round-up of news from around the region, including Samoan prime minister in New Zealand this week to meet seasonal workers and their families.

The Solomon Islands prime minister arrives in Washington for high-level US talks ahead of a meeting with Japanese prime minister in Tokyo.

"The nature and origin of the substance is not yet known," says FENZ.

The founder of the Christchurch bike workshop says people have been motivated to switch to more active transport as petrol prices rise.

The plan put to councillors today was a compromise between two options that had been sent to local boards for consultation.

Mayors are considering a plan that could merge Wellington city, Porirua, Kāpiti, two Hutt Valley and three Wairarapa councils, and Greater Wellington regional council.

Andrew McCrory is raising money for a Rotorua centre that specialises in intensive therapy for children with neurological disabilities and disorders.