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.

Indonesian authorities say investigations are underway into an incident in West Papua when a number of people were allegedly injured after police fired shots amid a student graduation event.

All the action as Moana hosts the Hurricanes at North Harbour Stadium, Auckland.

France's ambassador to Vanuatu has been urged to use established diplomatic channels rather than social media to communicate his concerns on relations.

Leaders of Pacific Islands Forum countries have officially invoked the Biketawa Declaration to prompt a coordinated regional response to the global fuel crisis.

The last time provincial elections were held in the French Pacific territory was in 2019.

A new documentary charts the story of the hard-working British metal band.

Hato Hone St John said three people had been taken from the scene in Linwood - one with serious injuries, and two in moderate conditions.

It's believed only one New Zealander is on board the MV Hondius, which is docking in the Canary Islands in Spain on Sunday.

About 8000 Rotumans live in New Zealand, one community leader says.

"I don't know' is one of the wisest things you can say and it's the foundation of science."