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 former teacher in Solomon Islands who had a large sum mistakenly deposited into their account, has been jailed for spending some of the money.

Slavemaster Moeaia Tuai is a Samoan chief or matai, who took possession of his victims' lives and raped one victim.

The Drua's 2026 Super Rugby campaign kicks off on 14 February, against Moana Pasifika.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a proposal to ban non-Christian religions in Samoa.

In discussing his decision, Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt talked about Sāmoa's connections to Israel.

Angela Brazier, who RNZ understands is 'Ms G' in the police watchdog's report into handling of allegations against the former deputy commissioner, will step down in April.

A health warning was issued, after raw sewage was detected at Corsair Bay in Lyttelton over the weekend.

But patients are furious it's taken six months to tell them about it.

Travellers whose sailings were cancelled by Bluebridge in the past week could not get another booking until the end of January.

Cars, cyclists and pedestrians have been banned from crossing the bridge until further notice.