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 Samoan government has ordered a 300-metre radius ban around the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, saying it poses significant risks to divers, fisherman and small craft.

A letter from the International Rugby League states the Fiji National Rugby League has failed to submit audit reports since 2023, putting its full membership status at risk.

A round-up of news from around the region, including a visit to Tuvalu from Taiwan's foreign minister.

A campaign by PNG authorities to remove communities from informal settlements in Port Moresby may not solve the crime problem.

Billionaire businessman Jared Novelly is the Trump's nominee to be US Ambassador to New Zealand, Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa.

Dozens of doctors have signed an open letter to the prime minister, pleading for change to the access of treatments.

The university was working with public health to contain the infection.

The victim's families say he should not be allowed to give oral evidence at a coronial inquest.

One provider says there are "horrendous" wait times for the programme which helps chronically homeless people into housing in Northland.

The public is asked to avoid the area.