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.

Strong winds and heavy rain associated with Tropical Cyclone Maila are impacting parts of Western Province in Solomon Islands.

Fiji's Education Ministry has announced all schools will remain closed as Tropical Depression Vaianu strengthens.

Tropical Cyclone Maila strengthens to a category 3 as a new cyclone forms near Fiji.

Fourteen members of French Polynesia's ruling party Tavini Huiraatira have walked out.

Reports from West Papua say several people were shot dead in Dogiyai regency in an apparent retaliatory attack after a policeman was killed.

"The welfare and privacy of the children must be protected at all costs," says the police minister.

The 10-day journey is being piloted by three Americans and one Canadian - here's some key moments to watch.

MetService said the Category 2 Cyclone Vaianu to the east of Vanuatu is gaining in speed and power.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis said the country could remain in phase one of its fuel crisis response.

Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust have been recording butterfly numbers for years and their findings are not looking good.