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 mother of one of the climbers says the boys are recovering at home - and already planning their next trip.

The Bougainville independence referendum result will be tabled in Papua New Guinea's national parliament on 27 August.

With less than a week until the Cook Islands general election, cost of living pressures, driven by rising energy costs, have emerged as a dominant issue for voters.

The US Shiprider Agreement signed by the new-look Solomon Islands government has been subject to fiery criticism in parliament.

New Zealand's immigration minister wanted to scrap annual limits on Pacific migrant workers under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme, but could not get the sign-off from Cabinet.

But industry leaders are enthusiastic about the nine new secondary school subjects announced on Thursday.

Regional mayors will decide on Friday on the exact model.

The 49-year-old was due to appear in court today but it has been postponed.

The Nelson City Council has agreed to defer rates for businesses affected by city centre infrastructure works.

Year five and six students from Lyall Bay School pumped fists after their submission was endorsed by the council committee.