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.

A new Human Rights Watch report says that the Indonesian government is silencing environmental activists in Papua region, known internationally as West Papua.

The Nauruan government says the decision not to pursue a referendum was made "after thoughtful deliberation that Naoero is not a new name seeking acceptance by the people".

It comes after the Samoan government announced on Wednesday it was withdrawing support of Lakapi Samoa due to "unresolved internal issues and division" at the national rugby union.

Initial reports indicate that the DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft encountered strong crosswinds during its final approach and landing on Wednesday morning, Samoa Airways said in a statement.

18-year-old Samoan weightlifter Seine Stowers has won the women's 77kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

The New Zealand Blood Service says the capital's new blood bank - officially opened by the Health Minister on Wednesday - couldn't come soon enough.

The 70 or so pigs were previously cared for by Coromandel farmer Stuart Edmonson, who has been charged with murdering a pig hunter.

The English Language Bill has passed its third and final reading at Parliament.

Two Asian leaders urged members of the ethnic community to use their vote in the upcoming general election to ensure their voices were being heard.

Solar installers are urging for more trianing as several political parties have announced policies to boost rooftop solar uptake.