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.

PNG's government is being urged to prepare for El Niño which is expected to mean less rainfall - and more drought - in the western Pacific.

Penrhyn Island used its last 100 litres of diesel last week, and has borrowed diesel from the police patrol boat.

A new bid to rescue Moana Pasifika has emerged, with a consortium led by a Los Angeles-based tech multimillionaire exploring plans to relocate the Super Rugby franchise to Hawaii, RNZ understands.

The Micronesian nation has passed a new law banning the sale and import of tobacco products every year on 31 May, with fines and prison terms for those caught breaching the legislation.

A round-up of news from around the region, including Palau's president co-chairing an ocean summit in Japan.

MetService said some stations in the Tasman district recorded a "whopping" 400-700mm of rain in 48 hours.

New figures obtained by Checkpoint show the biggest problem is in Auckland, where council workers picked up 1926 tonnes last year.

Dame Lynda said her sister Dame Jools, who died days before the Aotearoa Music Awards, would not want her to back down on her passionate plea for more arts funding.

The true story of a beloved Border Collie credited with helping villagers flee to safety has been captured in a new book.

Temperatures in Wellington peaked at about 20 degrees Celcius.