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 proposed changes relaxes current vote restrictions enforced under the Nouméa Accord, signed in 1998, a situation often referred to as the "frozen" electoral roll.

Papua New Guinea authorities have warned of falling pumice, ash, unpredictable swells and turbulent currents.

Local media report Mase Mahonri Schwalger, who also played for NZ Super Rugby franchises, was found guilty of eight out of the 11 charges against him involving two victims.

Bougainville's president has warned the public about what he calls "unauthorised" discussions purporting to be part of the Panguna mine redevelopment project.

A round-up of news from around the region, including a call for a regional strategy to combat the growing methamphetamine crisis in the region.

Food Safety says the 600-gram packs of Hellers sweet chilli pork tenders with a best before date of the 6 June 2026, should not be eaten.

Invercargill police say the attacks on people contacted through dating apps were "deliberate, co-ordinated and extremely dangerous".

The education minister says the advisory group is made up of "esteemed leaders and innovators in Māori education".

Police have closed a rural road just outside Blenheim overnight after a sudden death, but say there is no risk to the public.

Erica Stanford recently unveiled the changes to the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill