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.

Solomon Islands Police have confirmed that Keanu Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra-Law, 19, were found together this morning.

The South Pacific Tuna Treaty, also known as the US Tuna Treaty, remains an important partnership for the region, the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency says.

A village leader has called for police in Samoa to attend sports matches after the death of a man during a rugby league game at the weekend.

A group of female MPs from across the Pacific came to Wellington for a three day programme focused on connection, development, and increasing the number of women in politics.

Brad Mooar, a former All Blacks and Scotland assistant coach, was announced as Drua head coach last month, after spending the past two years with the Crusaders.

The capital got its first snowfall in 15 years, and more ice and snow is expected overnight.

The accused's mother originally told police it was her son's bedroom where a firearm had been found, but now says she had felt pressured into giving that statement.

Shane Binnie slammed the council's response to thousands of hours' work and research to improve safety on the Wellington waterfront.

AA research suggests the majority of drivers wouldn't score more than 70 percent in a basic road rules test.

The government has confirmed property developer Wolfbrook has applied to fast-track its controversial plan to rip up Canterbury's Pegasus Golf Course to make way for housing.