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.

Bougainville's leadership has hit back at a Papua New Guinea MP's attack on it during debate about the autonomous PNG region's political future.

The Solomon Islands prime minister has picked Australia for his first official visit, which will be followed by a New Zealand leg where he is set to meet with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

However, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson told RNZ Pacific that the $162m underspend from the 2024-2025 fiscal year has been carried forward to this year.

Israel has "blessed" Fiji by opening its permanent diplomatic base in Suva and its alleged human rights violations in Gaza are "none of our business", the Fijian prime minister said on Tuesday.

Moana Pasifika is facing more than $8 million in creditor claims, according to the first report from liquidators appointed to the collapsed Super Rugby franchise.

Wellington's mayor says 10 weeks is not long enough for locals to fully consider the government's plans.

An iwi leader described the coalition government as "the most racist, anti-Māori government ever", while experts warned the proposed Treaty reforms could be the widest breach of Te Tiriti in decades.

More evidence has also been heard about a blood-stained foam board found at the defendants' Orewa home.

The local community says it highly values these remote places, but DOC claims it is a low-use and low priority hut.

A New Zealand man with Parkinson's disease who went missing near Notre Dame has been found in hospital after three days.