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.

Sir David Tiva Kapu is refusing to summon parliament as an appeal further delays a new coalition's efforts to remove the country's Prime Minister.

Commonwealth Healthcare Coorporation's Lee Tenorio on Saipan told RNZ Pacific on Thursday that there is widspread power outgage on the island.

Local media are reporting that the incident happened on Sunday in the Gazelle Baining local level government area following intense rainfall and severe weather conditions by Cyclone Maila.

A state of emergency has been declared on Funafati Island for two weeks in light of risks to the fuel and electricity supply.

Fijian Drua head coach says the announcement by Moana Pasifika that the franchise will disband at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season is "devastating".

Police officers who were first on the scene near Boyce Park dug with bare hands to try and locate the boys.

Fourteen performers associated with a Delhi-based organisation arrived for a Holi celebration in February and are now overstaying their visas.

A Napier hairdressing tutor has set up workshops to help dads learn practical hair skills so they can do their daughter's hair.

The 61-year-old man was released on bail after appearing in court charged over anti-Indian graffiti sprayed outside an Auckland school.

The crash which happened on Wairere Drive on Monday involved a car, with four people inside, and a truck.