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.

China's firing of a missile into the South Pacific caused deep concern, but the Pacific Council of Churches noted that they're not the only major power doing it.

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands government has declared an all-clear following the passage of Super Typhoon Bavi.

The Solomon Islands prime minister launched the 60-page document in Honiara on Monday, which has a strong focus on empowering indigenous Solomon Islanders.

RNZ Pacific has been reliably informed that Fiji players demanded an increase to their allowances on top of their current contractual agreements ahead of their Nations Championship opener.

A foreigner has been appointed as Papua New Guinea's electoral commissioner for the first time.

Kaikōura District Council has declared a state of emergency, with people asked to evacuate to higher ground.

"We've got to be able to control them somehow," says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

An inflatable raft and cables were needed to rescue a driver trapped in his car in rising flood waters last night.

Rain was peaking at 70mm in South Wairarapa and Wellington, with more to come.

Investigators were unable to determine the cause of the blaze "due to fire damage and instability of the remaining structure".