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 West Papua National Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for killing Nicholas F Gosselin after he landed a small aircraft in remote Sobaham District, Yahukimo Regency on Thursday.

It comes as some residents are still without electricity following April's super typhoon Sinlaku.

The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy.

Indonesia has defended the high number of military personnel it has deployed to West Papua.

The Flying Fijians take on Wales in their opening Nations Championship match, Manu Samoa takes on Hong Kong China and Tonga meets Zimbabwe in the new World Rugby Nations Cup.

Tram Road in Swannanoa was closed following the crash.

Health New Zealand plans to close a Wakari Hospital ward after the chief ombudsman uncovered potential human rights abuses.

More than 40 groups competed across three days at Te Tāwharau o Ngā Waka, with the nine finalists competing on Friday.

One mum says she uses WanderSearch to keep her largely non verbal daughter with autism spectrum disorder safe.

And forecasters say worse still could be on the cards.