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 son of a man allegedly murdered by a US-based hitman is on the run after escaping police custody in Tonga.

A former Fiji chief prosecutor claims there was a racist, government-led conspiracy to get rid of him.

Three boating incidents have been reported in Papua New Guinea waters, resulting in several confirmed deaths and dozens still missing.

Two recent official trips by Solomon Islands' leaders leave no clues as to where their preference currently leans: China or the West.

Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have committed to deeper defence cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain.

Dame Helene was honoured for her work in the public service over 45 years.

Port Taranaki has reassured nearby residents that initial assessments of a proposed LNG import terminal indicate it is unlikely "risk management zones" will impact on the community or popular nearby recreational areas.

Bridge designer and builder Dan Crocker says creating the country's longest suspension bridge involved unique challenges.

Patients waiting for life-changing medicines to be funded say people should not have to fundraise, go into debt, or travel overseas for treatments and therapies that could be administered here.

Police investigating a homicide in the Wellington region want information about sightings of two cars.