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.

Campaigning in New Caledonia officially closes on Friday midnight, local time, two days ahead of election day on Sunday 28 June.

Increasing trade links was high on the agenda as the leaders of PNG and Solomon Islands met in PNG's capital.

New Zealand says no new payment is being negotiated over the sinking of the New Zealand Navy vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, despite a report in Samoa to the contrary.

Matthew Wale is set to meet his Papua New Guinean counterpart James Marape on Friday for a one-day bilateral talks in Port Moresby.

A Cook Islands fisher lost at sea for a week was knocked out of his dinghy twice during relentless storms and violent seas.

St John say one person is in a moderate condition following the fire.

Hundreds of people cut off by this week's storm will likely be isolated for several days, some without power, and authorities are considering getting food and supplies through by boat or by air.

The Justice Select Committee has recommended a bill to make English an official language be passed without any changes, despite strong opposition to the move.

Emergency services were called to Avalon Drive in the western suburb of Nawton around 10pm on Saturday.

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora says it wants to reassure the community gastro services are continuing and that recruitment is under way.