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.

Mahendra Chaudhry says justice has not been done for those whose lives were destroyed during past political turmoil in the country.

Analysis - Papua New Guinea's hesitation over Bougainville is not simply political delay or bureaucratic caution, writes Scott Waide.

Lord Fakafanua, 40, a member of Tonga's royal family, was elected as Tonga's youngest-ever prime minister on Monday.

A veteran Samoan journalist says media in his country should be allowed to work freely, without government control.

The lack of facilities not meeting FIFA standards has worked against Vanuatu Football Federation, local media report.

Investigators found more than 60,000 objectionable publications across nine internet accounts.

Josh Van Veen was Wayne Brown's deputy chief of staff just two months ago, but is now publicly criticising his former boss over the proposed rise in rates.

The Total Mobility scheme provides discounted taxis and public transport fares for those with long-term impairments.

A North Shore woman says her guide dog has tried moving her into the road to make space for a dog, "which is obviously unsafe for both of us".

Of submissions made on the trial, 78 percent opposed it.