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 election-related law in Papua New Guinea is intended to start addressing the chronic lack of women as elected representatives in the country.

The Aucklanders edged New Zealand rivals South Island United 1-0 in the second semifinal at the Go Media Stadium on Wednesday night.

The volcano's activity has been described as rare and unusual, and coastal communities living around PNG's Bismarck Sea have been advised to be on heightened alert.

An International Joint Investigations Team is being set up with the aim of gathering evidence on illicit shipments before they enter Pacific waters.

Biman Prasad and Manoa Kamikamica are set to face corruption trials.

The owner Auckland's oldest brick building is alleged to have failed to comply with a dangerous building notice.

Christchurch is asking the government for $5m to add more buses to the network.

A decision whether to sell the two Far North mills or shut them down is thought to be imminent.

Hai Tu Jayson Fang has a warrant out for his arrest.

Police say they are "extremely concerned" about the welfare of the mother and family of the infant.