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 Fijian side now need a miracle to sneak into the Super Rugby Pacific top six.

Matthew Cooper Wale was elected as the Solomon Islands prime minister by secret ballot in Honiara on Friday.

Escalating conflict in West Papua sparks a warning that young Papuans are being "wiped out" by the Indonesian military forces.

The University of Auckland Fiji and Students Association marked Rotuman Language Week with an evening of cultural celebration.

Dalton Tagelagi, 57, has led Niue since 2020 and won a narrow 11-9 leadership vote to lead the island for another next three years.

The top of the South Island has been shaken by two small earthquakes.

Police were called by Air Traffic Control after floating lanterns were released from an unknown location in Tauranga.

The charge of failing to ensure the health and safety of workers carries a maximum $1.5m fine.

Education Minister Erica Stanford says the NCEA replacement assessment system will bring a new grading scale, compulsory subjects, and assessment requirements.

Police were notified of the incident near the Hobsonville Marina shortly before 9.15am.